🌱 Could Columbus elections soon line up with presidential and midterm years?

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• Could Columbus elections soon line up with presidential and midterm years?
• How did Columbus North’s young wrestlers fare against Madison’s seasoned squad?

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high of 32 and low of 29 degrees.
• Friday: A little snow in the morning, temps: high: 36, low: 17. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Very cold with a little snow, with a high of 22 and low of -3 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meltzer files bill that would allow cities, towns hold municipal elections in even-numbered years (therepublic.com) — Columbus voters could eventually see their mayor and city council races moved to even-numbered years if a new Indiana bill passes, potentially boosting turnout. The proposal from Rep. Jennifer Meltzer would let larger cities like Columbus shift municipal elections to coincide with presidential or midterm contests, where local turnout has historically been far higher than in stand-alone city races.
   

• Madison edges North in girls wrestling duel (1010wcsi.com) — Columbus North’s girls wrestling team fell 36–24 to Madison, but several Bull Dogs turned in strong performances that should encourage local fans. Leslie Bridges scored a standout pin at 110 pounds, while three lighter-weight wrestlers earned forfeit wins. Coaches say the young roster is steadily improving in positioning, counters, and discipline as the postseason approaches.
   

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Friday December 12

• Holiday Candle Making Workshop
  Columbus Propeller Inc. MakerSpace, 4760 Ray Boll Blvd, Columbus
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Winter Paint Fun: Frosting the Snowperson
  T. S. Artisans , 422 Washington St. , Columbus
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Winter wonderland paint event
  T. S. Artisans , 422 Washington St , Columbus
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Tween Game Time
  Columbus - Tween Area
  3:30 pm
• Teen Game Day
  Columbus - Teen Area
  3:30 pm
• Library Babies
  Cleo Rogers Memorial Library , 536 5th St , Columbus
  3:35 pm
• Open Mic Poetry & Prose
  Downtown Branch - Bartholomew County Public Library , 536 5th St , Columbus
  5:00 pm
• Chamber Holiday Party
  Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center by IHG , 400 Brown St , Columbus
  5:00 pm
• Chamber Holiday Party: 2025
  Whoville , 400 Brown Street , Columbus
  5:00 pm
• Kirr, Marbach & Co Christmas Celebration
  My Whole Kitchen , 318 12th St , Columbus
  5:30 pm
• Music Bingo!
  Rails Craft Brew & Eatery , 114 St Louis Ave , Seymour
  6:00 pm
• Family Movie Night
  Columbus - Red Room
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Truck fire carrying explosive material prompts closure of Interstate 65 in Indiana.
  8:16AM on Dec 9: A truck carrying explosive material has caught fire along Interstate 65 north of Seymour. The interstate is shut down in both… (Nextdoor )
• This poor kitty has been here the last 2 nights.
  Very Hungry and looks like it’s been in a few fight’s Taylorsville. . I’ve been feeding it. Looks to be a female Turquoise collar very sweet. Help… (Nextdoor Heritage Heights)

• NTN Bearing Corp. posted a job opening for Warm Press Forge Operator in Columbus. Apply here.
• Ulta Beauty, Inc. posted a job opening for Lead Cashier in Columbus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbus here.

🗞 Nearby News

Edinburgh

• Historic Edinburgh church restores sanctuary, plans community weeknight services (dailyjournal.net)
• Content creators hoped to move Edinburgh schools' enrollment needle (dailyjournal.net)
• Basketball Game Preview: Edinburgh Lancers vs. Milan Indians (maxpreps.com)

Hope

• Hope Police Blotter for Week of November 23rd (hsjonline.org)
• Oaks stop short-handed Crimson Pride (therepublic.com)
• Local communities to see share of $1 million in road funding (1010wcsi.com)

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