COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Mill Race Center will host the 'Senior Expo' this Friday, August 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at 900 Lindsay St., in Columbus.
This annual community event, sponsored by The Republic, is free and open to the public.
At the Senior Expo, you can expect workshops, activities, and vendor booths catering to senior living, health, and hobbies. Door prizes will also be handed out.
There will be no regular programs or fitness classes held that day, but the Fitness Center will be open.
Road closures on Washington St today, tomorrow
COLUMBUS, Ind.- Bartholomew County Emergency Management is announcing lane closures on Washington Street between 14th Street and 16th Street beginning at 6:00 a.m, today, August 11, for main line repairs.
South-Central Indiana faces severe weather risk late Tuesday, early Wednesday
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis says that south-central Indiana has the potential for severe weather beginning late Tuesday afternoon and continuing through early Wednesday. The threat is at an "Enhanced Risk" (level 3/5).
Former Bartholomew Co. Council Candidate sues opponent for defamation
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Former Bartholomew County Council Candidate Mark Bense is suing his opponent Leah Beyer and her husband Mathew Beyer for defamation due to alleged comments made on social media.
South-Central Indiana under "slight risk" for severe weather today
SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has advised that South-Central Indiana, including Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, and Jennings counties, is under a "slight risk" (2 out of 5) for severe weather on Monday, August 10.
CPD apprehends North Vernon Man after short pursuit
COLUMBUS, Ind. - A Jennings County man is in jail after fleeing from police and crashing his car. A Columbus Police Department (CPD) sergeant observed the vehicle driving recklessly on Central Avenue at around 6:15 p.m. on Friday, August 7.
LCNFC presents its first 'Dan Greene Service Award'
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center (LCNFC) has announced the creation of the annual "Dan Greene Service Award." Greene was a founding member of the LCNFC and a longtime, dedicated volunteer. He passed away in 2025.
'Crew for Kids' raises $268K for Big Brothers Big Sisters
INDIANAPOLIS - Crew Carwash has announced the results of its 17th annual "Crew for Kids" fundraiser that took place on July 18 and 19. The two-day effort at all locations in three states, including those in Columbus and Greenwood, raised $268,632 in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS).
New $100M Toyota Material Handling plant positions Columbus as electric forklift hub
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) on Wednesday opened a new $100 million, 295,000‑square‑foot manufacturing facility in Columbus dedicated to producing electric forklifts.
