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CPD apprehends North Vernon Man after short pursuit

COLUMBUS, Ind. - A Jennings County man is in jail after fleeing from police and crashing his car. A Columbus Police Department (CPD) sergeant observed the vehicle driving recklessly on Central Avenue at around 6:15 p.m. on Friday, August 7.
LifeVac device helps save life of Jennings County man

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) and North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) responded to a residence in Spencer Township on Tuesday, August 4, after receiving a report of a man who was choking and turning blue.

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MRTC Presents: The Laramie Project Auditions
Auditions for The Laramie Project are August 10 & 11! See audition details, character breakdowns, and more at millracetheatre.org.
Aug 10, 2026 at Unitarian Universalist Church
LPGA Legends Tour Championship comes to HLCC
The Harrison Lake Country Club (HLCC) is hosting the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Legends Tour Championship the week of August 10.
Aug 10, 2026 at Harrison Lake Country Club
Future Legends Fun Day
First 100 youth to sign up will receive a gift! FUTURE LEGENDS FUN DAY TUESDAY AUGUST 11 TH Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm AT HARRISON LAKE COUNTRY CLUB
Aug 11, 2026 at Harrison Lake Country Club