Bartholomew County News from Wednesday, September 30th, 2026

City of Columbus closes Parking Lot 10 last 3 weeks of October

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus will revitalize Parking Lot 10, at Franklin and 6th Streets, as part of an initiative to expand the downtown tree canopy.
Edinburgh Council approves police vehicle replacement; donates cruiser to Trafalgar

EDINBURGH, Ind. — Public safety equipment and municipal fleet needs were key topics at the September 28 Edinburgh Town Council meeting, resulting in a vehicle purchase approval and an inter-agency police car donation.
Edinburgh council introduces lower 2027 town budget, reduced tax rate

EDINBURGH, Ind. — The Town of Edinburgh took its first step toward finalizing its annual financial plan during the Town Council meeting on Monday, September 28.
State Police search for 3rd vehicle involved in school bus accident

INDIANAPOLIS - Late Tuesday, September 29, Indiana State Police (ISP) Detectives and Crash Reconstructionists continued investigating an earlier crash involving a school bus and an ISP pickup truck.

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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