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Ex-Columbus folk artist’s work becomes a part of permanent collections

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Several of the works of noted, ex-Columbus folk artist Carole Wantz recently have been acquired as a part of permanent collections.

Explore our local ties to the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair

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“The Gateway to the West” meant the world to the world — and to Bartholomew County — at the 1904 World’s Fair.

Jackson Street lane to close for courthouse work

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The northbound lane of Jackson Street, between Second and Third Streets in downtown Columbus, will close for one year starting next week as crews begin work on the Bartholomew County Courthouse. The closure will also include the sidewalk.

Spirited Unity Church Service kicks off Black History Month

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Unity sounded like this Sunday morning at The Commons in downtown Columbus: spirited, grooving, hand-clapping cadence.

A Not So Silent Night brings downtown to life

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The holidays came to life in a big way Thursday amid the annual A Not So Silent Night event throughout downtown Columbus. Later merchant hours included specials for shoppers — and those specials even included a wealth of Taylor Swift merch to make cash registers jingle like sleigh bells.

Columbus City Utilities office to close Election Day, Veterans Day

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The office of Columbus City Utilities will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 7, for Election Day. Regular business hours will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 7 a.m.

Crump to host ‘Nightmarish Weekend’

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Just in time for Friday the 13th this weekend, the Bartholomew County Historical Society is partnering with the Crump Theatre to present a 30th anniversary showing of the classic animated film “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” featuring the work of Columbus native Tim Hittle among other animators in the Tim Burton work.

Looking Back: Aug. 24, 2023

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Aug. 24

3 North grads named National Merit Scholars

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Three Columbus North High School graduates — two bound for Purdue University and one heading to Indiana University — are among more than 3,000 National Merit Scholars whose selections were announced Tuesday.

Area churches plan Easter egg hunts, festivities

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Easter will have a special glow for perhaps several hundred youngsters today coming to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in downtown Columbus.