Large crowds, global flavors mark first day of Ethnic Expo
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 [...]
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours
The City of Columbus has announced that trick-or-treat hours for 2026 will be from 5:30-8:00 pm on Saturday, October 31. Residents wishing to share treats with trick-or-treaters should leave their outside lights on. Motorists are [...]
Council approves $3M TIF grant for Crump Theatre redevelopment
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 [...]
The week’s ‘Mondays with Mary’ highlights Ethnic Expo and National Fire Prevention Week
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 [...]
Dam Removal Finished Ahead of Schedule on East Fork White River
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 [...]
City of Columbus to Temporarily Close Parking Lot 10 for Landscaping Improvements
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 [...]
Columbus Nominated for Opportunity Zone Designation Under Federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 Program
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) [...]
Ten Years of Brighter Days: Columbus Emergency Shelter Celebrates Milestone
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 [...]
Road Closures Announced for Mill Race Marathon and Oktoberfest in Columbus
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, [...]
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