Latest News from Friday, October 23rd, 2026

Mayor Barnett addresses street closure requests for downtown Franklin events

FRANKLIN, Ind. — Following local fall events downtown, Mayor Steve Barnett clarified the city's policy regarding street closures for non-city-sponsored public gatherings during the Oct. 19 Franklin City Council meeting.
Franklin introduces annexation and rezoning for State Road 44 industrial site

FRANKLIN, Ind. — The Franklin City Council introduced two companion measures last week to annex and rezone roughly 34 acres of land along State Road 44 for future industrial development.
North Vernon man arrested after alleged breaking and entering

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) arrested a North Vernon man on Thursday, October 22, after receiving several reports of residential entry.
Seats are still available for Schneck's 'Live Well, Age Wisely' in North Vernon

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Schneck Foundation invites the community to a special seminar, "Live Well, Age Wisely," this Tuesday, October 27, at the Jennings County Public Library, 2375 State Road 3, in North Vernon.

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BCPL Fall Festival
Join us at the Downtown Columbus branch of the library for our annual Fall Festival!
Oct 26, 2026 at Bartholomew County Public Library
Mattress Fundraiser
This is a fundraiser for the Columbus North HS Choir program, where the HS cafeteria will be turned into a mattress showroom.
Oct 26, 2026 at Columbus North High School
2026 Diversity Gala, presented by Cummins Inc
The 2026 Diversity Gala, presented by Cummins Inc., is happening Friday, October 30th, at The Commons in downtown Columbus. It’s going to be a great night with ...
Oct 30, 2026 at The Commons