Bartholomew County News from Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

Dolly Parton dies at 80

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Country music icon, actor, and philanthropist Dolly Parton died Tuesday at the age of 80.
Underground flooding caused downtown Columbus blackout on Monday

COLUMBUS, Ind. — A Duke Energy power outage in downtown Columbus forced the closure of the Bartholomew County Courthouse and other Columbus City offices on Monday, August 24. About 250 Duke Energy customers were affected.

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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