Top Story from Thursday, January 8th, 2026
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Schneck announces agreement to acquire Family Drug in Brownstown, Seymour
SEYMOUR, Ind. — Schneck Medical Center will acquire several Family Drug Pharmacy locations in Brownstown and Seymour, further strengthening its long-standing commitment to locally owned, independent healthcare and personalized service for the communities it serves
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Local insurance agency debuts ‘Protect Those Who Protect Us’ program
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Alisha Roberts State Farm Insurance Agency has launched “Protect Those Who Protect Us,” a new community initiative pledging $1,000 each month to support a local volunteer fire department.
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Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs through March
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reminds Hoosiers that the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) runs now through March 31.
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CFD firefighter retires after 21 years
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The wave of retirees from the Columbus Fire Department (CFD) continues. CFD congratulates Firefighter Jeff Otte on his retirement after 21 years of dedicated service.
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CRH affirms importance of immunizations
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Columbus Regional Health (CRH) released the following statement on Tuesday afternoon regarding vaccinations and the protection they provide.
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CFD firefighter Dan Bates retires
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) has announced that firefighter Dan Bates has retired.
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‘Book Read Series’ on Mental Health begins January 9
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Mental Health Matters Bartholomew County, NAMI of South Central Indiana, and CRH Healthy Communities present a month-long Book Read Series beginning in early January.
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Clark-Pleasant Early Learning Center has openings for 2026-2027 school year
WHITELAND, Ind. – Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation (CPCSC) recently announced that it is time to pre-register your child at the Clark-Pleasant Early Learning Center for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Franklin College marks MLK Day with several community events
FRANKLIN, Ind. – Franklin College will host a series of events in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19. All events are free and open to the public.
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Bartholomew County student named 'Pulliam Fellow' at Franklin College
Franklin College has selected five students to serve as Pulliam Fellows during the 2025-26 academic year.
Community Calender
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Mid-State Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting“Interested in Ham Radio? To learn more, join us during one of our monthly meetings at 8am on the third Saturday of each month at the Conference Room of the Joh...
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Show Choir Preview NightJoin us for the Central, Northside, Columbus East, and Columbus North show choirs' premiere of their competition shows!
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S.E.A.R.S Winter MarketThe SEARS Winter Market brings the energy indoors and the community together. Come shop with local vendors, and enjoy fresh food, live music, art activations, a...
Today's Weather
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Bartholomew County WeatherSunny intervals
High: 50°F | Low: 37°F