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      <title>BCSC magazine with 2026-2027 school year info is now available</title>
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      <title>CRH answers questions about Anthem coverage</title>
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      <title>Columbus Indiana Philharmonic presents special brass quintet concert next month</title>
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      <title>Columbus firefighters temporarily relocate due to ongoing moisture concerns</title>
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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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      <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>
      <description><![CDATA[HOPE, Ind. - The Town of Hope Water Utility Department announced Wednesday that it has issued a Boil Water Advisory until Saturday, July 18, at 2 a.m., for all customers due to a loss of water pressure and/or a disruption in the water distribution system.]]></description>
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      <title>Theft at Edinburgh Outlets leads to pursuit, several injuries</title>
      <description><![CDATA[EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Police Department (EPD) and Edinburgh Fire and Rescue responded to Indiana Premium Outlets on Wednesday, July 15, at around 3:30 p.m., after being dispatched about a pedestrian being struck.   ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Crump Theatre receives over $6M grant</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Crump Theatre announced this week that the State of Indiana recently awarded it nearly $6.1 million in READI 2.0 funds for the revitalization of the historic theatre.]]></description>
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      <title>Air Quality Alert declared for South-Central Indiana until late Wednesday</title>
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      <title>JNET allegedly recovers handgun, meth during traffic stop; North Vernon man arrested</title>
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      <title>Edinburgh, German Township Fire crews respond to semi fire on I-65</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Hotter temperatures expected this week</title>
      <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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      <title>Bartholomew County Cooling Stations open to beat the heat</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) has welcomed six new members, bringing the department to full staffing. Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon swore in the new hires at Tuesday's Board of Public Works and Safety meeting at Columbus City Hall.]]></description>
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      <title>Indiana BMV approves retro license plates</title>
      <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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      <title>I-65 Northbound closed due to crash</title>
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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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      <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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      <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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      <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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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Edinburgh welcomes new paramedic to fire Department</title>
      <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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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>River Valley Legal Aid to host Shelbyville Walk-in Clinic</title>
      <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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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Columbus Chamber continues to seek small business applications for 'Catalyst 100'</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber Foundation continues to offer "Catalyst 100," a new initiative designed to strengthen at least 100 small businesses across Bartholomew County in 500 days.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Columbus Parks and Rec hosts Jack Cramer Award Ceremony</title>
      <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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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Fall 2026 'Cabaret at the Commons' performers announced</title>
      <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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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Chip sealing starts Monday on State Road 135 in Brown County</title>
      <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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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Greensburg motorcyclist killed in Ripley County</title>
      <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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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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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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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Bartholomew County under 'marginal risk' for severe weather on Thursday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS -  The National Weather Service in Indianapolis is forecasting the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across south-central Indiana on Thursday evening, July 9, into early Friday morning, July 10. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:29:29 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Columbus man sentenced to 7 years for Domestic Battery, Attempted Obstruction of Justice </title>
      <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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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>CPD begins 'active shooter' training at North</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) announced on Tuesday that for the next two weeks, police officers and local first responders will be at Columbus North High School conducting "active shooter" training.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Edinburgh's UTV Ordinance goes into effect on July 17</title>
      <description><![CDATA[EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Town of Edinburgh recently passed Ordinance 2026-6 and the corresponding Fee Schedule for Utility Task Vehicles (UTV). The ordinance will be valid as of July 17.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>2026-2027 Leadership Bartholomew County class applications are open</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Leadership Bartholomew County (LBC) facilitator Amanda Cox has announced that applications for the 2026–2027 Leadership Bartholomew County Class are now available.   ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Forbes 2026 list of America's best in-state credit unions includes Centra</title>
      <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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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>DNR opens reserved hunt applications</title>
      <description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says that hunters can now apply for reserved hunts online. The reserved hunts include private and public land hunts.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Overturned semi slows traffic on I-74 Tuesday morning</title>
      <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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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Dearborn County crash kills one</title>
      <description><![CDATA[SUNMAN, Ind. - The Indiana State Police (ISP)-Versailles Post investigated a two-vehicle fatal accident on State Road 46 in northern Dearborn County on Friday, July 3. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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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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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Sprague wins July 4 Columbus Hot Dog Eating Contest</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - As part of the 250th celebration of America's birthday, the City of Columbus held a hot dog eating contest downtown on July 4 during "Celebrate 250 Day."]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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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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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title> Mill Race Theatre Company presents ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ </title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Mill Race Theatre Company (MRTC) brings "The SpongeBob Musical" to the stage Thursday through Sunday, July 16–19, at the Columbus East High School Auditorium.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>INDOT, DNR host Mountain Tea State Forest road improvement meeting</title>
      <description><![CDATA[NASHVILLE, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public information meeting on Thursday, July 16, for the proposed Mountain Tea State Forest access improvement project in Brown County.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>River Valley Legal Aid holds another free legal clinic </title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. – River Valley Legal Aid Pro Bono Indiana announces a free Legal Phone Clinic for
residents of their eight-county district this Tuesday, July 7, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>36th annual QMIX Musical Fireworks returns tonight</title>
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before Independence Day for the 36th edition of QMIX Musical Fireworks on Friday, July 3. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>'All-American Festival on Central' is today, tonight; 'Celebrate 250' ends tomorrow</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The final two days of the weeklong "Celebrate 250" Festival, presented by the City of Columbus and commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, are today, Friday, July 3, and tomorrow, Saturday, July 4.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>City offices closed Friday, Monday with trash pickup on schedule; County offices closed Friday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - City of Columbus and Bartholomew County officials announce that all of their offices will be closed this Friday, July 3, to commemorate the Independence Day holiday. County offices will reopen Monday, July 6, while City offices remain closed that day and reopen on Tuesday, July 7.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Edinburgh Firecracker Festival is Saturday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[EDINBURGH, Ind. - The annual Edinburgh Firecracker Festival will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America this Saturday, July 4, in downtown Edinburgh.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Local man sentenced for Attempted Murder, Criminal Confinement</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Bartholomew County Prosecutor's Office has announced that after a four-day jury trial and just over three hours of deliberation, a Bartholomew County jury found Brent Clayburn guilty of Attempted Murder and Criminal Confinement with a Deadly Weapon.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Centra 'Pays It Forward' to Bartholomew County</title>
      <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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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>'Extreme heat Warning' extended through 8 p.m. on Friday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. -  The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has extended the "Extreme Heat Warning" for most of central and southern Indiana for another 24 hours. It will now expire on Friday at 8 p.m.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>CPD readies for 'All-American Festival on Central' traffic</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Police Department (CPD) Public Information Officer Lt. Skylar Berry says the agency has prepared for the "All-American Festival on Central" celebration on Friday, July 3. Special traffic patterns will be in effect, and motorists should be aware of them.   ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>City of Columbus Councilor Kestler throws hat into ring for Mayor</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus City Councilor Grace Kestler officially announced her candidacy for Mayor of Columbus in the 2027 Election on Tuesday evening. She launched her campaign centered on inclusivity with a vision to build upon Columbus' strengths while preparing the community for the opportunities and challenges of the future.   ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>'Celebrate 250' Festival in Columbus continues</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The weeklong "Celebrate 250" Festival, presented by the City of Columbus and commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, continues through Saturday, July 4. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>CRH announces new President/CEO officially starts Wednesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. – Columbus Regional Health (CRH) welcomes Andrew “Andy” Guz, MHA, for his first day
as its next President and Chief Executive Officer on Wednesday, July 1.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:24:54 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind.  - South-Central Indiana has been upgraded from a Heat Advisory to an Extreme Heat Warning. The Warning is issued for all south-central Indiana Counties from Noon Tuesday through Thursday at 8 p.m.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:21:44 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>DNR celebrating country's 250th with Indiana state parks</title>
      <description><![CDATA[STATE OF INDIANA - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers numerous opportunities around the state to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, with four July 4 fireworks displays leading the way. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) says the National Weather Service forecasts excessive heat and humidity for the rest of the week. The extreme temperatures are predicted to reach the mid-90s, with heat index values exceeding 100 degrees, posing a serious threat to health and safety, particularly for vulnerable populations.]]></description>
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      <title>BCSO Lt. Knoef completes FBI National Academy training</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) congratulates Lt. Gary Knoef on graduating from the FBI National Academy in the 298th session at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. It is the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts.]]></description>
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      <title>Local man sentenced for Domestic Battery, Intimidation</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew Circuit Court Judge Kelly Benjamin sentenced Tyler Roberts last week for crimes he was convicted of earlier this year. Roberts will spend five years in the Indiana Department of Corrections for Domestic Battery (level 5 Felony) and 2.5 years for Intimidation (level 6 Felony).]]></description>
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