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      <title>Local man hospitalized after Indianapolis Road crash in Columbus</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:55:04 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>City of Columbus launches comprehensive water safety campaign for Water Safety Month</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus has announced a coordinated water safety campaign to educate residents about local waterway hazards, promote safe practices, and strengthen community awareness throughout Water Safety Month in May.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Dove Recovery House for Women hosts ribbon-cutting in Bartholomew County</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Dove Recovery House for Women is expanding with a new home in Columbus, its third in the state, addressing a critical need for residential substance use disorder treatment in Southern Indiana, serving 15 women nightly at no cost.]]></description>
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      <title>Heritage Fund recognizes Hanley Teaching Award recipient</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. — L.C. Schmitt Elementary School instructional coach Jill Bless is the recipient of the 2026 Bill and Sally Hanley Excellence in Teaching Award administered by Heritage Fund.]]></description>
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      <title>11-year-old Johnson County boy is recovering from critical dirt bike injuries</title>
      <description><![CDATA[BARGERSVILLE, Ind. -  On Monday morning, members of the Bargersville Fire Department had the opportunity to reunite with 11-year-old Jordyn and his family following a serious dirt bike accident that occurred on February 28.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[GREENWOOD, Ind. - Center Grove High School (CGHS) has named its Top 20 Students in the Class of 2026. The students were honored during a dinner and ceremony on Thursday, May 7.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>River Valley Legal Aid holds free Legal Walk-In Clinic in North Vernon</title>
      <description><![CDATA[NORTH VERNON, Ind. – River Valley Legal Aid, Pro Bono Indiana has announced a free Legal Walk-In Clinic for this Tuesday, May 19, at the Jennings County Public Library, 2375 N. State Hwy 3, in North Vernon.]]></description>
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      <title>Brownstown Archery team to host Pork Burger Fundraiser</title>
      <description><![CDATA[BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - A Brownstown Archery Team is hosting a Pork Burger Fundraiser on Monday, May 18, from 4 to 8 p.m., on the Brownstown Square by the Courthouse. ]]></description>
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      <title>SALUTE! Concert set for May 22</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - To kick off the Memorial Day weekend, the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic (CIP) presents the SALUTE! concert, a public patriotic event honoring U.S. Armed Forces veterans and current Service Members. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Columbus Area Arts Council opens a new 'Studio C' community Ceramics studio</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Arts Council (CAAC) will celebrate the grand opening of Studio C, a new community ceramics space, on Wednesday, May 13, from 4 to 7 p.m., at 4760 Ray Boll Blvd., in Columbus. The event is free and open to the public. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana State Police (ISP) Sgt. Michael C. Toles is set to hang up his gun belt one last time as he is retiring following a long career spanning nearly 35 years.]]></description>
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      <title>I-65 pursuit from Bartholomew to Johnson County ends in multi-vehicle crash</title>
      <description><![CDATA[GREENWOOD, Ind.- The Indiana State Police is investigating a serious accident that occurred Saturday morning on northbound I-65 near Greenwood. The crash was the result of a woman fleeing from police.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:57:34 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[HOPE, Ind. - The Town of Hope welcomes the annual "Smoke on the Square" this weekend, featuring mouthwatering BBQ, great company, and plenty of fun.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:54:09 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus Fire Department (CFD) has announced the retirement of Captain David Dwyer after a 47-year career with the Department. Dwyer joined CFD on January 10, 1979. He retires as the most senior member of the agency with a career spanning nearly five decades.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 07:32:56 -0400</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:45:52 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[SEYMOUR, Ind. - Seymour Police Department (SPD) officer Sgt. Gabe Jordan overheard a Jackson County Sheriff's Department dispatch on Thursday, May 7, for a water rescue near Cypress Lake, which is outside the City limits.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:42:33 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Council Republican candidate Mark Bense is considering filing an appeal to ask for a recount or pursue other legal options following an extremely close Tuesday election. 

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      <description><![CDATA[FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College will host its 2026 commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, in Spurlock Center Gymnasium on campus. Seating is limited, and tickets are required to attend the ceremony.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[SEYMOUR, Ind. - The annual meeting for Bancorp. of Southern Indiana (BSI) was held recently at The Copper Top in Seymour.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:44:06 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Arts Council invites the public to a free reception and pop-up musical performance at the 6th Street Arts Alley this Thursday, May 7, from 5 to 7 p.m.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:37:19 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Cummins Inc. reported its first-quarter net income and revenue results on Tuesday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:35:47 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus invites citizens and friends to the upcoming Public Works Facility Grand Opening Ceremony at 1350 Arcadia Drive on Wednesday, May 20, at 1 p.m.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:31:13 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - In the three-way Jackson County Sheriff Primary race, Dustin Steward was the victor on Tuesday night.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of South Central Indiana is offering NAMI Hearts+Minds, a series of free wellness classes designed to help you take charge of your health.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[FRANKLIN, Ind. - The city of Franklin is accepting applications for the 2026 Volunteer of the Year Award. It is presented to individuals who have displayed outstanding volunteer service in the community within the last 12 months.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:19:35 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus Engineering Department has announced that on or after Wednesday, May 6, Milestone is scheduled to begin the City’s 2026 Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) project.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - As Visit Columbus celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week (May 3-9), new data highlights the continued importance of tourism to the local economy.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Thrive Alliance has announced the appointment of Amber Scherer as Executive Director of its Area Agency on Aging/AAA.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:04:25 -0400</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:01:04 -0400</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:55:06 -0400</pubDate>
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