Johnson County high schools are set for graduation ceremonies
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. - It is that time of the year in south-central Indiana. Johnson County high schools are readying for graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2024 and their families in late May and early June. Of course, the commencement exercises will be followed by parties for the graduating seniors. Indian Creek ...
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Franklin Aquatic Center opens for season
FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Family Aquatics Center opened over the weekend and will remain open through Labor Day. Pool passes are now available at the Franklin Parks and Recreation Center or franklinparks.com. Yearly passes are $75 for individuals and $180 for families for the 2024 summer season. Pool Pass holders g...
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CRH 'MyChart' not affected by cyber attack
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Regional Health (CRH) says it is aware of a recent cyber attack utilizing the Epic MyChart system that it uses. Officials at CRH have stated that their organization has NOT been impacted but they are taking proactive measures to protect their users. CRH advises its patients and staff to use ca...
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Seymour Farmer's Market outdoor season opens Saturday
SEYMOUR, Ind. - The summer Seymour Area Farmer's Market officially begins its outdoor season this Saturday, May 25, from 8 a.m. to noon. The market is in the lot at the corner of St. Louis Avenue and Walnut Street, across the railroad tracks from the Jackson County Public Library. If your business wants to be a Seymour...
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Free Legal Aid walk-in clinic at Jennings County Library is Tuesday
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - Legal Aid District 11 is holding a free Legal Aid Walk-In Clinic on Tuesday, May 21, at the Jennings County Public Library, on State Highway 3, in North Vernon, from 3 to 5 p.m. The Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Program utilize local volunteer attorneys, offering free legal consultations to low-inc...
May 18, 2024
Indiana Sen. Young, 3 others seek to combat China's influence in AI policy roadmap
INDIANAPOLIS - The United States should invest billions of dollars into artificial intelligence (AI) to check China's influence on the technology, U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Indiana) and three others said last week. "Our goal is to maintain U.S. leadership in this field. We lead the way right now," Young said. H...
May 18, 2024
Jack Cramer Ideals of Athletic Competition Award nominations sought
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Jack Cramer Ideals of Athletic Competition Award, sponsored by the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department. The honor is in memory of Jack Cramer, a former local athlete who died at the age of 33 in 1978. This award is presented annually to a male and a ...
May 17, 2024
North Vernon man apprehended after pursuit
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) responded to the area of Risen Savior Bible Church (East US 50), on Friday at around 2:45 a.m., about a vehicle that had crashed into a ditch after a verbal altercation between a male and female. The woman informed dispatch that during the verbal argument...
May 17, 2024
Catalyst Pitch Competition offers $15,000 in awards to area entrepreneurs
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the inaugural Catalyst Pitch Competition, a unique opportunity for local entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative business ideas. Applications are due by June 1, with selections made by June 4. The competition is open to businesses based in Bartholo...
May 17, 2024
Whiteland Farmer's Market opens June 4
WHITELAND, Ind. - The Whiteland Farmer's Market is getting ready for its 2024 summer season. The weekly market will be on Tuesday nights, June 4 through August 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Johnson County Public Library-Clark Pleasant Branch, 350 Clearwater Blvd. The Whiteland Farmer's Market allows consumers to p...
May 17, 2024