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      <title>South-central Indiana under risk of severe weather Monday night, Tuesday</title>
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      <title>BCSC magazine with 2026-2027 school year info is now available</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) "Back-to-School" magazine is now available.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>CRH answers questions about Anthem coverage</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Regional Health (CRH) is providing information and clearing up any confusion in the community about Anthem health insurance coverage at CRH. There have been changes affecting Anthem patients, particularly those who have Anthem Medicaid.]]></description>
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      <title>Approach closure planned for U.S. 31/Lemley Street in Johnson County</title>
      <description><![CDATA[FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced an approach closure for U.S. 31/Lemley Street in Johnson County.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:19:38 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Columbus Indiana Philharmonic presents special brass quintet concert next month</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic (CIP) will perform "Brass in Good Measure," a special CIP brass ensemble program, on August 21, at First Christian Church, 531 Fifth St., in downtown Columbus.]]></description>
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      <title>Farmer selected as Maple Grove Elementary School principal</title>
      <description><![CDATA[GREENWOOD, Ind. – The Center Grove Community School Corporation (CGCSC) has announced that Shaun Farmer is the next principal of Maple Grove Elementary School. He replaces Brooke Phillips, who resigned at the end of June.]]></description>
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      <title>Greenwood welcomes Endless+Hauser with ribbon-cutting ceremony</title>
      <description><![CDATA[GREENWOOD, Ind. - The City of Greenwood congratulates Endress+Hauser on the recent grand opening of its new USA Innovation Center and George E. Booth Co. Headquarters in Greenwood.]]></description>
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      <title>Jackson County Chamber Pickleball tourney is next month</title>
      <description><![CDATA[BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - The second annual Jackson County Chamber Pickleball Tournament is scheduled for Friday, August 21, at the Brownstown Pickleball Courts located at the Town Park on E. Spring Street.]]></description>
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      <title>Jennings County Sheriff's Office hosts 'National Night Out' in August</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Bargersville Fire Department helps rescue kayakers on White River at Waverly Park</title>
      <description><![CDATA[BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - The Bargersville Fire Department was dispatched to the White River near Waverly Park in Morgan County on Thursday afternoon when four kayakers became stranded after encountering a log jam.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Columbus firefighters temporarily relocate due to ongoing moisture concerns</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Following ongoing moisture issues at the facility, the Columbus Fire Department (CFD) has temporarily relocated personnel from Fire Station 5 on Thursday, July 16. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Elizabethtown firefighter/reserve deputy helps victim run over by pickup</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ELIZABETHTOWN, Ind.- Reserve Deputy Michael Barnes, who was acting in his capacity as an Elizabethtown Volunteer Firefighter, recently responded to assist with a reported traffic accident.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Jackson County Fair kicks off next week</title>
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      <title>JCCF 'Community Painting Day' is set for August 1 in Trafalgar</title>
      <description><![CDATA[TRAFALGAR, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF)  has announced that a design by artist Isabella Freshour was recently selected for this year's Color the County Mural program.]]></description>
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      <title>Columbus man sentenced to 8 years for Dealing Fentanyl</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Prosecutor's Office announced that Derrick Brown, of Columbus, was sentenced on July 9 for two separate counts of Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (level 5 felonies).]]></description>
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      <title>Town of Hope Water Utility customers are under Boil Water Advisory</title>
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      <title>Theft at Edinburgh Outlets leads to pursuit, several injuries</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County School Corporation (JCSC) has released its new personal communication device policy in compliance with the statewide restriction (Indiana law SEA 78). It will be in effect for the 2026-2027 school year.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET) seized a pound of methamphetamine and a loaded handgun following a traffic stop on Monday, July 13.
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      <title>Edinburgh, German Township Fire crews respond to semi fire on I-65</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - After a brief period of comfortable summer temperatures, the National Weather Service (NWS) says hot weather is returning to south-central Indiana this week.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County 4-H and Agricultural Fair officially opens on Sunday, but the Fair Parade is set for this Saturday afternoon in downtown Franklin.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Indiana State Police (ISP)-Versailles Post conducted a targeted enforcement patrol in Seymour and the surrounding area last Friday evening, July 10. During the procedure, 115 traffic violations were recorded, almost 50 citations were issued, and seven individuals were arrested.  ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS – In honor of Car Collector Appreciation Day last Friday, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is reminding Hoosiers about its "Authentic Model Year License Plate Program."]]></description>
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I-65 northbound is closed between between US 31 (near Taylorsville) and County Line (near Edinburgh) on Tuesday morning, July 14.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) announced Monday, July 13, that for the second consecutive year, its audit with the Indiana State Board of Accounts revealed no adverse fiscal findings. ]]></description>
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      <title>Governor Braun, Mayor Ferdon speak at 'Advanced Machine and Vehicle Innovation Center' grand opening next week</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. — State and local leaders will gather in Columbus on Tuesday, July 21, to celebrate the official grand opening of the Advanced Machine and Vehicle Innovation Center (AMVIC). Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon are scheduled to deliver keynote remarks highlighting the region's expanding role in advanced energy research and economic development.]]></description>
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      <title>Crew Carwash hosts 17th annual fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters</title>
      <description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS – Crew Carwash has announced the return of its "Crew for Kids" fundraiser in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters. The big day is this Saturday, July 18, at all 54 Crew Carwash locations in Indiana, including locally at 1525 National Road in Columbus and three in Greenwood.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Seymour Community School Corporation (SCSC) is preparing to welcome students back for the 2026-2027 school year in less than a month.]]></description>
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      <title>U.S. Rep. Shreve visits NexusPark, tours Circle K Fieldhouse</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - U.S. Rep. Jefferson Shreve visited NexusPark and the Circle K Fieldhouse this week, meeting with Columbus Parks and Recreation Director Nikki Murphy and NexusPark Fieldhouse Manager Martavius Mims to learn more about the community’s growing sports, recreation, and tourism hub.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Columbus Animal Care, ChampionZone launch 'Pars for Pets'</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Animal Care Services is partnering with ChampionZone Virtual Golf and Patriot Café in Edinburgh to host "Pars for Pets," a virtual golf tournament scramble benefiting the adoption medical fund of Columbus Animal Care Services.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[REDDINGTON, Ind. - A Reddington woman who was reported missing to the Jackson County Sheriff's Department at 4:50 a.m. on Friday was found safe early Friday afternoon.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[EDINBURGH, Ind. - Edinburgh Fire and Rescue recently announced that Scott Russell has joined the Department as its newest paramedic.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[NORTH VERNON, Ind. -  Two Jennings County residents have been jailed on felony drug charges. The incident began when Lt. Thomas Mellencamp of the Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 9.]]></description>
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      <title>State Police investigate shooting at Switzerland County residence</title>
      <description><![CDATA[PATRIOT, Ind. - Just before 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, the Indiana State Police (ISP)-Versailles Post and other law enforcement officers responded to a home in the 11000 Block of Bryants Creek Road in rural Switzerland County, after receiving reports of a person being shot.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has announced that applications for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship open on August 1.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[SHELBYVILLE, Ind. - River Valley Legal Aid and Pro Bono Indiana announce a free legal walk-in Clinic on
Wednesday, July 15, at the Blue River Community Foundation. The clinic will be held from 3 to 5 p.m.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. – The 2026 Jack Cramer Ideals of Athletic Competition Award Ceremony will be
held on Wednesday, July 29, at 5:30 p.m. in the Jim Lienhoop Meeting Room A at NexusPark, on 25th Street in Columbus.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin officials say they are happy with the progress of roadway improvements, infrastructure projects, and construction that have taken place in the City of Franklin during the second quarter of 2026. ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. -  The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic (CIP) has announced the lineup for its Fall 2026 series of Cabaret at the Commons. Tickets for the three-show series are now available.  ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[NORTH VERNON, Ind. – A cybersecurity incident involving the Jennings County Clerk’s Microsoft 365 email account was identified on Thursday, July 9. ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[STORY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) crews plan to begin chip seal operations on State Road 135 in Brown County on or after Monday, July 13.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[BATESVILLE, Ind. - The Indiana State Police (ISP)-Versailles Post investigated a two-vehicle crash in eastern Ripley County on Monday, July 6, at 5:30 p.m., that claimed the life of a Decatur County motorcyclist.]]></description>
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      <title>BCSO Deputy Cooper, K9 Hondo are now certified</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) has announced the official certification of Deputy Robert Cooper and his K-9 partner, Hondo.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - At a sentencing hearing on July 1, Judge James Worton of the Bartholomew County Superior Court 1 ordered Joshua McKinsey, of Columbus, to serve seven years in the Indiana Department of Correction. He had pleaded guilty on June 1.]]></description>
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      <title>2026-2027 Leadership Bartholomew County class applications are open</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Centra Credit Union recently announced that it has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2026. ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[RIPLEY COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana State Police (ISP) and emergency personnel responded to a property damage crash involving an overturned semi on eastbound I-74 near the 151-mile marker in Ripley County at around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7.]]></description>
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      <title>Dearborn County crash kills one</title>
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      <title>Apply online now for Heritage Fund's 2027 Lilly Scholarships</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The online application for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, administered by Heritage Fund and Independent Colleges of Indiana, is now available.]]></description>
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      <title>Johnson County Fair is less than 2 weeks away</title>
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      <title>Man who posted Walmart bomb threat convicted, sentenced</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - A Bartholomew County man was recently sentenced to six years for posting a bomb threat to his Facebook page on January 26, 2025.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce has announced that its very own Traci Hill recently graduated from the Indiana Chamber Executives Association (ICEA) Hoosier Academy.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The City of North Vernon announced on Wednesday, July 1, the acquisition of the former Arvin Manufacturing property on South Madison Avenue, marking a significant milestone in the City’s long-term efforts to revitalize our downtown core.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) recently marked its 35th anniversary with an Open House, thanking everyone who has made the last three and one-half decades possible. ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. -  Centra Credit Union recently supported four local nonprofits in the Bartholomew County area with $2,000 in donations as part of the Centra Foundation’s "Pay It Forward" campaign. ]]></description>
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