Top Story from Monday, August 10th, 2026

South-Central Indiana faces severe weather risk late Tuesday, early Wednesday

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis says that south-central Indiana has the potential for severe weather beginning late Tuesday afternoon and continuing through early Wednesday. The threat is at an "Enhanced Risk" (level 3/5).
Former Bartholomew Co. Council Candidate sues opponent for defamation

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Former Bartholomew County Council Candidate Mark Bense is suing his opponent Leah Beyer and her husband Mathew Beyer for defamation due to alleged comments made on social media.
South-Central Indiana under "slight risk" for severe weather today

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has advised that South-Central Indiana, including Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, and Jennings counties, is under a "slight risk" (2 out of 5) for severe weather on Monday, August 10.
'Senior Expo' is Friday at Mill Race Center

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Mill Race Center will host the 'Senior Expo' this Friday, August 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at 900 Lindsay St., in Columbus.
Franklin names 2026 'Volunteer of Year'

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett presented the "Marty and Carolyn Williams Volunteer of the Year" award to Deb Stubbeman at the August Franklin City Council meeting last week.

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FREE Mill Race Marathon Training Program
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Sprint with the Spirit
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Bartholomew County Democratic Party's Meet The Candidates
Meet the Candidates Rally at Donner Park Pavilion (Shelter House)
Aug 15, 2026 at Donner Park