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Center Grove superintendent announces retirement
Greenwood, Ind. – Dr. William K. Long has announced his intent to retire as Superintendent of Center Grove Community School Corporation effective June 30.
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Centra Foundation scholarship applications are now open
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Centra Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program. A total of 34 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors and adult students for the fall of 2026.
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City, County offices closed on MLK Day, trash pick-up on schedule
COLUMBUS, Ind. – All City of Columbus offices, including Columbus City Utilities, will be closed this Monday, January 19, to observe the holiday celebrating the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Columbus Fire Department welcomes two new team members
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) welcomed two new members on Tuesday.
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Dave O'Mara workshop in North Vernon destroyed by Monday night fire
NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Fire Department (NVFD) and North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) responded to a fire that engulfed a Dave O'Mara Contractor workshop on Ertel Lane in North Vernon on Monday night, January 12.
Johnson County News
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Center Grove superintendent announces retirement
Greenwood, Ind. – Dr. William K. Long has announced his intent to retire as Superintendent of Center Grove Community School Corporation effective June 30.
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Franklin FFA supporters present $400K check to FCHS
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Frankin Community Schools (FCS) recently received a generous donation to the Franklin Community High School (FCHS) Agricultural Education Center.
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Festival Country Indiana grant program opens with new category
FRANKLIN, Ind. - The 2026 Festival Country Indiana grant program is now accepting tourism proposals, including those for its new funding category: the USA's 250th celebration.
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Franklin Chamber annual meeting/Franklin State of City Address is Feb. 11
FRANKLIN, Ind. - The City of Franklin and the Franklin Chamber of Commerce present the Chamber's annual meeting featuring the State of the City Address by Mayor Steve Barnett next month.
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Center Grove High School named to 2026 AP School Honor Roll
GREENWOOD, Ind. - Center Grove High School (CGHS) has earned Silver recognition on the 2025 Advanced Placement Program (AP) School Honor Roll. This is the third consecutive year CGHS has received the AP Honor Roll designation. It achieved Bronze distinction in both 2023 and 2024.
Jennings County News
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Dave O'Mara workshop in North Vernon destroyed by Monday night fire
NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Fire Department (NVFD) and North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) responded to a fire that engulfed a Dave O'Mara Contractor workshop on Ertel Lane in North Vernon on Monday night, January 12.
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Man seriously injured in baseball bat beating at Country Squire Lakes, suspect arrested
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - In the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 13, the Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) was dispatched to a residence in Country Squire Lakes in reference to a disturbance.
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Cummins partners with Kaulig Racing and Ram in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
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Indiana Historical Society Appoints New Jennings County Historian
INDIANAPOLIS— The Indiana Historical Society has announced the appointment of a new Indiana county historian in Jennings County.
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Fentanyl, firearms recovered during North Vernon traffic stop
NORTH VERNON, Ind. – The North Vernon Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of 5th Street and Buckeye Street, which resulted in multiple drug- and firearm-related charges on Friday morning, January 9.
Jackson County News
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S.R. 135 south of S.R. 58 closes for 5 weeks starting Tuesday
FREETOWN, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor Geostabilization International is scheduled to close State Road 135, just south of State Road 58, on or after Tuesday, January 20, to perform slide correction work in Freetown.
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Jackson County Chamber hosts Agri-Business Breakfast on Feb. 13
BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - The Jackson County Chamber will hold its annual Agri-Business Breakfast on Friday, February 13, at 8 a.m., at Pewter Hall in Brownstown.
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Dave O'Mara workshop in North Vernon destroyed by Monday night fire
NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Fire Department (NVFD) and North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) responded to a fire that engulfed a Dave O'Mara Contractor workshop on Ertel Lane in North Vernon on Monday night, January 12.
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Man seriously injured in baseball bat beating at Country Squire Lakes, suspect arrested
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - In the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 13, the Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) was dispatched to a residence in Country Squire Lakes in reference to a disturbance.
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Jackson County Chamber annual award nominations are now open
SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Jackson County Chamber hosts its 95th Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 12, at the Jackson Live and Event Center, 981 C Avenue E in Seymour.
Bartholomew County News
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CFD, Versiti present blood drive check to Sans Souci
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) and Versiti Blood Center of Indiana presented a $590 check to Sans Souci on Thursday, January 15.
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Honey Baked Ham Company is looking at Columbus for a new store location
ALPHARETTA, Ga. - The holidays are over, but one of America’s favorite legacy brands, The Honey Baked Ham Company, might be bringing even more cheer to Bartholomew County.
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S.R. 135 south of S.R. 58 closes for 5 weeks starting Tuesday
FREETOWN, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor Geostabilization International is scheduled to close State Road 135, just south of State Road 58, on or after Tuesday, January 20, to perform slide correction work in Freetown.
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Centra Foundation scholarship applications are now open
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Centra Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program. A total of 34 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors and adult students for the fall of 2026.
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Nominations are open for 'BCSC Teacher of Year'
COLUMBUS, Ind. - If you know a Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) teacher making a difference in the schools and community, nominate them for BCSC Teacher of the Year.
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CFD, Versiti present blood drive check to Sans Souci
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) and Versiti Blood Center of Indiana presented a $590 check to Sans Souci on Thursday, January 15.
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Center Grove superintendent announces retirement
Greenwood, Ind. – Dr. William K. Long has announced his intent to retire as Superintendent of Center Grove Community School Corporation effective June 30.
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Honey Baked Ham Company is looking at Columbus for a new store location
ALPHARETTA, Ga. - The holidays are over, but one of America’s favorite legacy brands, The Honey Baked Ham Company, might be bringing even more cheer to Bartholomew County.
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S.R. 135 south of S.R. 58 closes for 5 weeks starting Tuesday
FREETOWN, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor Geostabilization International is scheduled to close State Road 135, just south of State Road 58, on or after Tuesday, January 20, to perform slide correction work in Freetown.
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Franklin FFA supporters present $400K check to FCHS
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Frankin Community Schools (FCS) recently received a generous donation to the Franklin Community High School (FCHS) Agricultural Education Center.
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Bingo night at The ArtcraftBingo at the Artcraft, with all proceeds going to Franklin Heritage, Inc. and The Historic Artcraft Theatre. At 7:00 p.m. the games begin, with a variety of cas...
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Alice Feeney Author Event- Artcraft Theater@alicewriterland is coming back to Franklin for her next book and we are SO excited!!! Tickets are on our website! https://wildgeesebookshop.com/.../alice-fee...
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Paint Your Pet-Hog Molly Brewing Co.Paint your Pet returns to Hog Molly on Saturday, January 24th from 2-5pm! Visit the event ticketing page for all details and ticketing info.
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