🌱 How upcoming US 30 lane closures could slow your Columbia City commute

Hello Columbia City! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How upcoming US 30 lane closures could slow your Columbia City commute
• See how Columbia City fared in Tippecanoe Valley’s latest softball surge

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
• Friday: Breezy in the a.m.; some sun, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Alternating Lane Closures On US 30 In Columbia City (inkfreenews.com) — Expect alternating lane closures and a 45 mph speed limit on US 30 in Columbia City starting Thursday, June 4, as INDOT crews work on the Blue River bridge. The project should last about two weeks, with schedules dependent on weather, so plan extra travel time between SR 9 and SR 205.
   

• Softball Recap: Tippecanoe Valley Finds Playoff Glory Versus Northwood (maxpreps.com) — Tippecanoe Valley’s softball team notched a 6-1 playoff win over NorthWood and also edged Columbia City 5-4 in a recent matchup. Local fans will recognize Columbia City among the Vikings’ recent opponents as pitcher Dalynne Bussard dominated with strong strikeout numbers and key hits.
   

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📸 Around Columbia City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Columbia City

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Thursday June 4

• Toddler Storytime
  Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
  10:30 am
• Next Generation Dance
  Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
  2:00 pm
• Paperback Writers Workshop
  Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
  6:00 pm

Friday June 5

• Baby Story Time
  Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
  9:30 am
• Toddler Storytime
  Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
  10:30 am
• Staff Half Day
  Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
  12:00 pm
• WCCS @ Columbia City First Friday
  Whitley County Con Schools Downtown Columbia City
  5:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Petting Farm Storytime
  Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
  10:30 am

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📣 Columbia City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Awaken Yoga with Julie
  Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
  9:30 am
• Storytime @ Morsches Park
  Peabody Public Library 1035 IN-205 #205, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
  10:00 am
• Tai Chi / Chair Yoga →
  South Whitley Community Public Library, 201 E Front St, South Whitley
  10:30 am
• Dumpster Drummers
  Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
  2:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone know a surveyor on the cheaper side?
  Just bought my first house not long ago but want to be sure of my property line before branching more projects. (Nextdoor Goose Lake)

• Regal Rexnord Corporation posted a job opening for Team Leader - Material Handling 2nd Shift in Columbia City. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(02633) - 405 N Line St in Columbia City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Pierceton

• Nonprofits Present Their 2027 Budget Requests To County Commissioners (timesuniononline.com)
• Public Occurrences 06-01-2026 (timesuniononline.com)

North Webster

• Rev. William R. Kaster (timesuniononline.com)
• Carol Jean ‘Lovey' Strayer (timesuniononline.com)

Fort Wayne

• ‘Big miracle' nobody killed when semi crashes into Fort Wayne laundromat (21alivenews.com)
• Center Stage returns for fifth year of highlighting Fort Wayne talent (wane.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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