Bartholomew County News from Friday, August 21st, 2026

Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield commits over $100,000 to support Indiana flood relief

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana and the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation are committing $116,500 to support relief and recovery efforts after severe storms and flooding impacted Central, East Central, and Northwest Indiana.
Columbus City Hall hosts Japanese junior high students

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus City Hall welcomed 18 students from Miyoshi-Minami Junior High School in Miyoshi, Japan, for a tour and a firsthand look at city government as part of the long-standing sister‑city exchange on Thursday, August 20.
Bartholomew County accident claims life of Seymour man

SEYMOUR/COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Indiana State Police (ISP)-Versailles Post and other first responders were called to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Thursday, August 20, at 7:30 a.m., on State Road 11 near County Road 800S in southern Bartholomew County.
Bartholomew, Johnson County farms receive Hoosier Homestead Award

INDIANAPOLIS - At the Indiana State Fair on Wednesday, August 19, the Indiana Department of Agriculture presented several Bartholomew and Johnson County farm families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture.

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FREE Mill Race Marathon Training Program
Have you been thinking about running or walking a Mill Race Marathon this fall? Whether you're training for your first 5K or preparing for the half marathon...
Aug 25, 2026
The Australian Pink Floyd Show
The Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to the Brown County Music Center! Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically accla...
Aug 26, 2026 at Brown County Music Center
Sound and Spirit Community night
Sound and Spirit Marching Band Annual Community Night
Aug 27, 2026 at Columbus North High School