Top Story from Thursday, January 8th, 2026

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

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.

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.

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.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Columbus Regional Health (CRH) released the following statement on Tuesday afternoon regarding vaccinations and the protection they provide.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) has announced that firefighter Dan Bates has retired.

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.

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.

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.

Franklin College has selected five students to serve as Pulliam Fellows during the 2025-26 academic year.