Bartholomew County News from Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
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Mayor Ferdon issues statement after tragedy
COLUMBUS, Ind. - On Monday evening, an 11-year-old girl disappeared in the water of East Fork White River in Mill Race Park in Columbus. After more than two days of searching, her body was recovered on Thursday morning.
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'Hutchfest 2026' is set for last weekend in April
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Hutchfest 2026 is being stormed by a British Invasion. The annual fundraiser is at The Crump Theatre on Saturday, April 25, featuring The Revelators and The Rigbys.
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Threat to student at a Shelby County school results in Felony charge for teen
MORRISTOWN, Ind. - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department was notified of a possible threat made to a student at Morristown Jr./Sr. High School on Tuesday afternoon. The threat was communicated using a social media app.
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City Hall begins new ADA‐compliant accessible ramps project
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus Engineering Department has announced that starting on or after Thursday, April 2, and continuing for approximately two months, All Star Paving will be working in front of City Hall to install new ADA‐compliant accessible ramps.
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Sanitary sewer smoke testing scheduled for Heritage Heights area
TAYLORSVILLE/COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management has announced that beginning on or after April 20, Driftwood Utilities, in coordination with Heritage Heights, will conduct smoke testing on select portions of the sanitary sewer system within the Heritage Heights area.
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Dan Burbrink Scholarship Dinner
Join us to raise funds for a Bartholomew Co. 4H & FFA scholarship in memory of Dan Burbrink.
at Bartholomew Co. 4h Fairgrounds Family Arts Building -
Mela’26 South Asian Gala
South Asian Gala warmly invites you to Mela’26, one of the most enchanting and grand gala events in Columbus, celebrating South Asian culture and sharing the tr...
at The Commons
Today's Weather
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Bartholomew County WeatherSunny intervals
High: 61°F | Low: 34°F