Government Offices Closed for President's Day
Trash and recycling routes running normally, but some facilities closed for the holiday
Reitz Pulls Away Late, Ends North's Regional Run
Sluder Nets Another Honor; Locals Named All-MHC, All-Region
Weather
Freezing Drizzle Could Turn Icy This Morning
Roads may become slippery due to wintry mix in Columbus, Indiana

Edinburgh Garage Damaged in Friday Fire
Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, limiting property damage.
Duke Foundation Provides $55K in Grants for Cold-Weather Relief
Funds will support warming shelters, emergency supplies, and blankets across central and southern Indiana
Sports
Columbus North Grad Scores Career-High 30 Points in IU Columbus Women's Loss
Midway sweeps IU Columbus in River States Conference doubleheader

Edinburgh Lancers Defeat Cambridge City Lincoln in Boys Basketball
Lancers jump out to early lead and hold on for 53-42 home victory
Heartbreak in Shelbyville: Tindley Ends Trinity's Run in a 3-OT Classic
Class A No. 7 Trinity Lutheran falls to Indianapolis Tindley 46-44 in triple overtime thriller.
Lifestyle
IU Columbus Hosting MBA Open House on March 5th
Prospective students and local employers invited to learn about graduate business program

County Road 675W closes for repairs today
Motorists advised to avoid the area until work is completed
Historic talk to be held about former Goins Hotel
The Landmark Columbus Foundation and Black History Columbus will discuss the history of the 23-room boarding house that served Black travelers during segregation.
Health
Columbus Church Launches Pilot Health and Wellness Program
Community Church of Columbus selected for new WHOLE 4 series developed by psychologist Daniel Amen.

Columbus Mental Health Counseling Agency to Cease Operations
Family Service of Bartholomew County cites "stark financial realities" in decision to shut down by end of February.
Columbus Fire Department Approves Cancer Screening Contract
Mobile unit to provide biennial cancer screenings for all 98 firefighters and staff
Crime
Medical Incident at Bartholomew County Jail Under Investigation
State police probing how female inmate became unconscious in her cell

Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Parole Violation
Bartholomew County judge hands down prison term for contacting minor while on lifetime parole
North Vernon Man Charged in Apartment Complex Battery
Victim suffered visible injuries to face after alleged attack in parking lot