Top Story from Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Long-time Columbus City Hall employee retires

COLUMBUS, Ind. - A long-time City of Columbus community development office assistant, Jerry Duncan. retired on Friday, April 17.
West Jefferson Street at U.S. 31 closes for 4 days starting April 21

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced that on or after Tuesday, April 21, crews will temporarily close West Jefferson Street at U.S. 31.
Johnson County Sheriff's Office honors fallen deputy

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Members of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) maintenance team recently visited the memorial for Reserve Deputy Tracy Miles, where they installed a new sheriff's department hat.
Local man convicted of Attempted Murder, Criminal Confinement

COLUMBUS, Ind. - On Thursday, April 16, after a four-day trial, a Bartholomew County jury found Brent Clayburn, 60, of Columbus, guilty of Attempted Murder and Criminal Confinement with a Deadly Weapon.
Motorcycle driver airlifted after crash on 3rd Street bridge

COLUMBUS, Ind. - A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a two-vehicle accident on 3rd Street on Friday evening, April 17.

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Quantum Leap - Lincoln Center Skate Club Annual Ice Show
The Lincoln Center Skate Club proudly presents the 2026 Spring Ice Show, “Quantum Leap,” featuring a talented cast of over 150 local skaters.
Apr 24, 2026 at Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena
Earth Day 2026
Community event celebrating Earth Day by offering a number of green services and activities!
Apr 24, 2026 at Columbus/bartholomew Recycling Center
Tree Giveaway
1500 trees are available on a 1st-Come-1st-Serve Basis. April 24th 5:00pm. White Pine, Tulip Tree, American Plum, Gray Dogwood, Persimmon
Apr 24, 2026 at Bartholomew County Fairgrounds