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• City of Columbus passes 2027 budget on first reading

  COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus City Council passed the first reading of the 2027 City Budget during its regular meeting at Columbus City Hall on Tuesday, September 15. The measure was approved in a 7–1 roll-call vote, advancing the financial framework for the upcoming fiscal year.

• CPD Lt. Eichel graduates from FBI Academy

  COLUMBUS, Ind. - On September 17, Columbus Police Department (CPD) Lieutenant Alyson Eichel graduated from the 299th FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Fewer than 1% of officers have the opportunity to attend the program.

• CPD hands out almost 400 tickets in 'Operation Safe Driving' campaign

  COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Police Department (CPD) has issued nearly 400 traffic citations since the beginning of September as part of its ongoing "Operation Safe Driving" enforcement initiative.

• Historic Downtown Franklin to host Indiana Main Street Conference, fall events

  FRANKLIN, Ind. — Downtown Franklin is preparing for a busy autumn lineup featuring major community festivals, cultural events, and a statewide conference.