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Federal funding offered for emergency food distributions

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Nearly $27,000 in federal funds will be used to supplement emergency food and shelter programs to disadvantaged individuals and families in Bartholomew County.

Black, Black-biracial student celebration set for May 23

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A first-ever celebration of local Black, and Black-biracial public, private and home-schooled students’ accomplishments will be held at 7 p.m. May 25 at the Columbus Learning Center, 4555 Central Ave. in Columbus.

Community calendar – April 23

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Events listed for Tuesday, April 23

Schmitt’s Twanette Miller honored by state as its first RISE Award winner

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An assistant educator in Columbus is the first-ever recipient of the RISE Award presented by the Indiana Department of Education.

Express files for bankruptcy, announces store closures, possible sale

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INDIANAPOLIS -- Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as the fashion retailer looks to sell of the majority of its stores. Columbus,...

Pence votes in favor of aid to Ukraine, Israel and other allies

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WASHINGTON — Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind., voted in favor of a bill that would provide $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and other allies during a rare weekend session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion.

Local man arrested on warrants, drug-related preliminary charges

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COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Columbus police arrested a local man sought on multiple warrants after he was located by officers Sunday night. At about 8:45 p.m.,...

Jennings County deputies identify victim in pedestrian accident on State Road 7

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JENNINGS COUNTY -- Jennings County Sheriff's deputies have identified a pedestrian who died after being hit by a vehicle at 4:55 p.m. Friday on...

Marr Road work begins at 25th Street north to Brent Cross

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COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Milestone Contractors LP, as part of the City’s 2023 Community Crossings Matching Grant Project will be working on Marr Road at...

Hutchfest rocks Commons and Crump

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Hutchfest, a local music festival launched last year at The Commons, took place on Friday and Saturday, with a 21-and-older night at The Commons and a night for all ages at The Crump.