COLUMBUS, Ind. — Mild temperatures and an overcast sky set a comfortable backdrop Saturday as crowds began filtering into downtown well before Ethnic Expo officially opened its second day at 11 a.m. By noon, foot traffic had swelled across the festival footprint at City Hall, mirroring the steady energy of Friday’s kickoff. Both entertainment [...]
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The smell of cooking food drifted across the City Hall grounds Friday as vendors prepared for the start of the 41st annual Ethnic Expo, launching a two‑day celebration of international culture in downtown Columbus. Founded in 1983, the festival features more than 40 food booths offering dishes from around the world [...]
COLUMBUS, Ind. - A crowd of Crump Theatre supporters filled the Columbus City Council chambers Tuesday night as Project Encore leaders made their case for a key piece of funding needed to push their long-planned redevelopment of the century‑old downtown landmark toward construction. Council members voted 9-0 to approve a Columbus Redevelopment Commission (CRC) [...]
In this week’s “Mondays with Mary,” we’re outside City Hall as preparations begin for the 41st Ethnic Expo. Crews are setting up tents and tables as the city gets ready for a weekend celebrating global cultures and community stories. This year’s theme is Global Voices, Local Stories, and residents are invited to share what [...]
If the river looks different, you’re not imagining it! The old low-head dam has been removed. Workers have completed removal of the low‑head dam on the East Fork White River ahead of schedule, marking a major milestone in the Riverfront Project. Crews finished dismantling the 1903 structure in less than the projected 10 days, [...]
The City of Columbus will begin landscaping improvements at Parking Lot 10, located at Franklin and 6th streets, as part of ongoing efforts to expand the downtown tree canopy with native, sustainable and low‑maintenance plantings. The project supports goals outlined in the Columbus Downtown 2030 Plan. Parking Lot 10 will close at 5 p.m. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Governor Mike Braun has nominated Columbus’ downtown census tract 101 for designation as an Opportunity Zone under the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Opportunity Zone 2.0 program. The Opportunity Zone (OZ) program, established by Congress in 2017 and made permanent through federal legislation in 2025, encourages long-term private investment in designated [...]
For the last decade, a modest building on Columbus’ Eastside has offered more than just a roof and a bunk to people in crisis. Brighter Days Emergency Housing, operated by the Christian nonprofit Love Chapel, has been a steady source of safety, stability and encouragement for residents experiencing homelessness. On Thursday, the organization celebrated [...]
Road closures begin Thursday morning in Columbus for the annual Mill Race Marathon, with multiple downtown streets posted no‑parking or fully closed for pre‑race setup. Additional closures take place Saturday across the race course, including downtown, the east side and north side. Streets will reopen as runners clear each section. Oktoberfest will follow the [...]
Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon has relaunched “Mondays with Mary,” a weekly video series that highlights city news and initiatives. The series, which had paused unexpectedly, will publish short updates each Monday covering public safety, ordinances, infrastructure projects and topics residents are discussing online. The first installment is a double edition released this week and [...]
