‘Epilogue: Open Mic Poetry and Prose’ has final program on Thursday

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• 1 dead, 2 injured in Shelby County Thursday morning head-on accident

  SHELBYVILLE, Ind. - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department responded to a fatal crash on Thursday at 7:45 a.m. A van and a tanker truck were involved in the wreck that resulted in the van driver's death. 

• Next 'First Fridays for Families' program is March 6

  COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Arts Council (CAAC) series, First Fridays for Families, continues its 2026 season on Friday, March 6, at 5:30 p.m. at Helen Haddad Hall. Doors open at 5:00.

• Register now for Franklin College 'CampGRIZ' summer camp for young teens

  FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College's annual summer camp, CampGRIZ, offers middle and high school students entering grades 5-10 in Fall 2026 experience and insight into the value of higher education.

• Fiber internet comes to Hope

  HOPE, Ind. - The Town of Hope is in the process of being provided with a new fiber optic network through Mainstream Fiber.

• Several areas schools delayed due to unexpected winter weather

  SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Several area schools are experiencing delays due to unexpected snow flurries and heavy sleet on Thursday morning, February 26.

• New IU Columbus fundraiser to elect first Columbus 'Pet Mayor'

  COLUMBUS, Ind. - Local pet owners can now nominate their furry, scaly, or feathered companions to become the first pet mayor of Columbus, as part of a new fundraiser benefiting IU Columbus student scholarships and Columbus Animal Care Services.

• Centra distributes special dividend payment

  COLUMBUS, Ind. - Centra Credit Union has announced a total special dividend payment of more than $1.5 million to Centra Members. Since Centra is a credit union, its Members are also owners of the Credit Union and the beneficiaries of Centra’s profits.

• United Way Bartholomew County offers free income tax filings

  COLUMBUS, Ind. - The United Way of Bartholomew County reminds community members that sign-up is now available for free tax preparation through the "My Free Taxes" program.