Latest News from Monday, August 17th, 2026

Edinburgh 'Rubber Duck Regatta' postponed due to flooding

EDINBURGH, INDIANA - The inaugural Edinburgh "Rubber Duck Regatta," originally scheduled for this Saturday, August 22, at Irwin Park, has been postponed due to flooding and unsafe river conditions.
Morgan County quarry levee breaks; trapped residents are rescued

MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ind. - The Madison Township Fire Department (MTFB), along with several surrounding fire departments, was dispatched to the area of Smokey Row Road and State Road 144, and Centenary Road and Centenary Lane on Sunday, August 16, just before 8 p.m.
Bargersville Fire Department helps with 2 water rescues Sunday morning.

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - The Bargersville Fire Department (BFD) responded to two separate water rescues early Sunday morning. The first was at 5:30 a.m. Both involved vehicles being stranded in high water.

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The Wood Brothers with Special Guest Ric Robertson
The Wood Brothers formed after brothers Chris and Oliver Wood pursued separate musical careers for 15 years. Chris already had legions of devoted fans for his i...
Aug 20, 2026 at Brown County Music Center
FREE Mill Race Marathon Training Program
Have you been thinking about running or walking a Mill Race Marathon this fall? Whether you're training for your first 5K or preparing for the half marathon...
Aug 20, 2026
COLUMBUS FFA PERENNIAL PLANT SALE
Perennial Plant Sale 8/22 9-12, 8/23 11-1 Too many plants too list! No early sales 2664 Chestnut , Columbus, IN 47201
Aug 22, 2026 at Private Home