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Columbus, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Columbus! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could your Bartholomew County small business qualify for this new fund?
- What changes will Columbus Regional Health’s new CEO bring this summer?
- How could Columbus Township’s trustee race reshape local services and boundaries?
Also on today's calendar: Columbus on Tap and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Cloudy and cool, with a high of 61 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and cool, temps: high: 61, low: 42.
- Friday: Breezy with a passing shower, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Columbus Chamber launches new fund for small business growth (1010wcsi.com) — Small businesses in Bartholomew County can now apply for support from the new Catalyst 100 Fund created by the Columbus Area Chamber Foundation. Over the next 500 days, 100 qualifying firms will receive mentoring, professional services help, and connections to local partners, backed by funding from Cummins CARE, Heritage Fund, local banks, and others. 
2. Columbus Regional chooses new leader for health system (1010wcsi.com) — Columbus Regional Health has named Andy Guz as its new president and CEO, with his tenure beginning July 1 after a nationwide search. He succeeds interim leader Jim Bickel and brings experience running a large Florida health system, pledging to build on CRH’s reputation for quality care and community commitment in Columbus.
3. Weiser wins GOP nomination for Columbus Township trustee (therepublic.com) — Columbus Township residents now know their trustee matchup: incumbent Republican Kris Weisner versus Democrat Paul Hoffman in November. Weisner easily won the GOP primary and says he’s focused on reforms after the scandal involving former trustee Ben Jackson, as new state legislation could soon force Columbus Township to absorb struggling neighboring townships.
4. Cummins Inc. to close Whitestown facility, lay off 59 workers (wishtv.com) — Columbus-based Cummins Inc. is closing its Whitestown distribution center this summer, eliminating 59 jobs as it consolidates operations into other regional distribution centers. While the layoffs are in Boone County, the move underscores shifting operations at one of Columbus’ most important employers and may signal broader changes in how the company manages its logistics network.
📸 Around Columbus
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Columbus On Tap 2026 →
Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus
1:00 pm
Saturday May 9
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Other local events
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Sierra Club - Winding Waters Group
Red Room Columbus -
6:00 pm -
Preschool Dance Class with Megan
Children's Programming Room Columbus -
10:00 am -
Library Babies
Red Room Columbus -
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Blood Drive for Alzheimer's Awareness! →
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, 1910 Parkside Drive, Columbus
2:00 pm -
Teen Game Day
Teen Room Columbus -
3:30 pm -
National Day of Prayer Service
The Commons, 300 Washington St, Columbus
6:00 pm -
Columbus on Tap →
Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus
1:00 pm
Wednesday May 6
Thursday May 7
Saturday May 9
📣 Columbus Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Teen Film Series: AAPI Superheroes
Columbus - Teen Room
3:30 pm -
National Day of Prayer Service
The Commons, 300 Washington St, Columbus
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Mother's Day Candlemaking Workshop →
Columbus Propeller Inc. MakerSpace, 4760 Ray Boll Blvd, Columbus
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Columbus Farmers Market →
Columbus Indiana Farmer’s Market, 123 Washington St, Columbus
9:00 am
Wednesday May 6
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Another retaining wall we finished with yesterday.
The owner opted to redo the flower beds with added dirt and mulch to come. Let us know if you would like a free estimate on your projects! (Nextdoor E Christianburg Rd) - Happy Tuesday, neighbors, my son and I will be out and about this afternoon with the truck and trailer, I have about four dumpsters open.
I can dispose of into, so with that said if you are needing any junk removed or anything hauled, we would love to take care of you, we are offering… (Nextdoor Westwood Pines)
- Driveline Retail posted a job opening for Master Merchandiser in Columbus. Apply here.
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Weekends in Columbus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbus here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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