Bartholomew County News from Tuesday, September 29th, 2026

Floodplain variance approved for fire-damaged Taylorsville home

TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. — A local homeowner has received approval from the Bartholomew County Board of Zoning Appeals to repair and restore a fire-damaged residence located within a designated floodplain.
ISP investigating roll-over school bus crash in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana State Police (ISP) troopers are investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus and an ISP pickup truck on I-465 northbound, north of Washington Street, on the east side of Indianapolis.
Bartholomew Co. zoning board denies conditional use for dumpster business

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Bartholomew County Board of Zoning Appeals has denied a conditional use permit request to operate two home-based businesses out of a large accessory structure in rural Bartholomew County.
2026 Seymour Oktoberfest is this week

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Oktoberfest week in downtown Seymour has finally arrived. The 53rd annual Seymour Oktoberfest is Thursday through Saturday, October 1-3.
Columbus hosts Midwest Nationals Wrestling Tourney this Saturday, Sunday

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Parks and Recreation welcomes athletes, coaches, and the public to the Circle K Fieldhouse at NexusPark for the "War of the Roses" Midwest Nationals Wrestling Tournament this weekend.

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Franklin Vintage & Handmade Festival
Join us for another fun Vintage & Handmade Festiva event in downtown Franklin! 100+ vendors, 2 vendor areas, live music, food trucks + great downtown shopping. ...
Oct 3, 2026 at DriveHubler.com Amphitheater(Youngs Creek Park)
PALS Homecoming Open House
PALS Homecoming Open House: Saturday, October 3; 12-3 pm
Oct 3, 2026 at People & Animal Learning Services
Martina McBride At Brown County Music Center
Multiple Grammy Award nominee Martina McBride at the Brown County Music Center in Nashville, Indiana, on Saturday, October 3
Oct 3, 2026 at Brown County Music Center