Top Story from Friday, January 23rd, 2026

BCSC closed Monday; eLearning day scheduled

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Due to the Winter Weather Warning issued for this weekend, the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) will be closed and operate on an eLearning Day this Monday, January 26.
Columbus trash/recycling pick-up delayed one day next week

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus Public Works and Safety Department (DPW) has announced that all trash and recycling collections will be delayed one day the week of January 26. There will be no pick-ups on Monday, January 26.
Bartholomew County Warming Centers open Saturday

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Due to the frigid weather, Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) has announced that several Warming Centers will be open starting Saturday, January 24, and continuing through January 30.
Columbus East Boys Basketball game postponed till February

COLUMBUS, Ind.—The Columbus East High School Olympians boys' basketball game against the Jeffersonville Red Devils, previously scheduled for Saturday, January 24 has been cancelled and rescheduled due to the severe winter weather.
NWS upgrades storm to 'Winter Storm Warning'

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has announced that it has issued a Winter Storm Warning for a good portion of Indiana this weekend.

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Candle Making Workshop
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Hope Groundhog Day
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