FRANKLIN, Ind. — Downtown Franklin is preparing for a busy autumn lineup featuring major community festivals, cultural events, and a statewide conference.
From September 29 through October 2, the City of Franklin will host the Indiana State Main Street and Historic Preservation Conference. The event is expected to bring roughly 400 attendees downtown each day, prompting local officials to coordinate shuttle options and remind visitors of available public parking lots.
The conference follows a series of local weekend events, including the annual Franklin Heritage Home Tour, the Franklin Parks Department Fall Festival, and the Fall Vintage Fest.
Additionally, the Historic Artcraft Theatre and Wild Geese Bookshop announced back-to-back sold-out author events featuring New York Times bestselling authors, drawing visitors from across the region to downtown shops and restaurants.
City officials are also encouraging local business owners and residents to complete an ongoing downtown parking survey to assist with future parking management.
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Heritage Fund has announced the 10 local high school seniors selected as finalists for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships for Bartholomew County. All are from the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC).
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County residents can vote early at Gather Columbus, on 2508 25th St at the former Texas Roadhouse location until November 2.
EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Town Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2026-14 at its Monday, October 12 meeting, formally adopting the town's 2027 budget appropriations and tax rates.
WHITELAND, Ind. - Organizers welcome residents and visitors to the Whiteland Fall Fest this Friday, October 16, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at 141 S. State Street
GREENWOOD, Ind. — Greenwood Sports Park is preparing for a busy slate of regional and national youth athletics next year following key agreement approvals by the Greenwood Parks and Recreation Board.