Bartholomew County News from Friday, May 22nd, 2026

River Valley Legal Aid presents free Columbus walk-in clinic

COLUMBUS, Indiana – River Valley Legal Aid is offering a free Legal Walk-in Clinic this Tuesday, May 26, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., in Columbus.
Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office spotlights FBI Partnership and ICAC Growth

COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has announced that Detective William Kinman Jr., a 23-year BCSO veteran, has officially been sworn in as an FBI Task Force Officer (TFO).
Short-term lane closures planned on State Road 7 in Bartholomew County

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor Enneking Pressure Cleaning, Inc. is scheduled to begin a bridge deck overlay project on State Road 7 over Little Sand Creek, on or after Monday, June 1.
State Police share video of Ripley County water rescue

RIPLEY COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana State Police (ISP) has released body camera footage from the water rescue on Wednesday in Ripley County, near Holton.
City, County offices closed on Memorial Day, trash pickup is one day behind next week

COLUMBUS, Ind. - City of Columbus and Bartholomew County officials announce that all of their offices will be closed this Monday, May 25, to commemorate the Memorial Day holiday.

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National Senior Health & Fitness Day at Mill Race Center
Mill Race Center and Fitness Center will be celebrating National Senior Health & Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 27 with programs offered all day. All listed act...
May 27, 2026 at Mill Race Center
Columbus North Bull Dog Alumni Association Par 3 Scramble
Family friendly Par 3 golf scramble event to help support Columbus North teachers and students.
May 29, 2026 at Par 3 Golf Course
CPD/Kroger Pack a Crusier
CPD and Kroger have partnered to help fight hunger.
May 30, 2026 at Kroger