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Columbus, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • When and where to get your drive-thru flu shot in Columbus
  • Who will manage Columbus’s next round of federal community development funds?
  • Need legal help in Columbus? See how to get free advice

Also on today's calendar: Night of Worship and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
  • Monday: A heavy t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Franciscan Health to offer drive-thru flu shot clinics in Columbus, Franklin (therepublic.com) — Columbus residents can get drive-thru flu and COVID vaccinations on Oct. 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Franciscan Physician Network Primary & Specialty Care on Second Street. Shots are billed to insurance when available, or cost $40 for uninsured patients, and include several vaccine options depending on supply. Remember to bring ID, insurance information, and wear short sleeves.
   

2. 2026-09-19 The Republic 60163706 (therepublic.com) — The City of Columbus is seeking proposals for a multi-year contract to administer its federal Community Development Block Grant funds, covering everything from citizen participation and environmental review to fair housing and Section 3 compliance. Firms must meet extensive federal requirements and will be evaluated on experience, performance, familiarity, capacity, and fees. Proposals are due at City Hall by 10 a.m. on September 28, 2026.
   

3. Free legal walk-in clinic planned in Franklin (dailyjournal.net) — Low-income residents in and around Columbus can tap River Valley Legal Aid’s local office for free civil legal help, including clinics and virtual consultations. An upcoming walk-in clinic in Franklin is one option, but Columbus-area residents can also use Pro Bono Indiana’s website to find additional nearby sessions and services.
   

4. The Inn at Irwin Gardens: An American Estate Where History Still Lives (valiantceo.com) — In the heart of Columbus, The Inn at Irwin Gardens offers locals and visitors a rare chance to stay inside one of the city’s most historic estates, filled with original furnishings and lush formal gardens. The article traces the property’s ties to the Irwin family, Cummins, and Columbus’s architectural legacy, while noting the owners are seeking a new steward for the landmark.
   

5. 2026-09-19 The Republic 60163893 (therepublic.com) — A Bartholomew Circuit Court legal notice announces a November 3, 2026 online sheriff’s sale for a foreclosed property at 2123 10th Street in Columbus. The filing details the parcel description, case number, and that the sale will occur via zeusauction.com, with the usual warnings about existing liens and that the communication is from a debt collector.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Stand is open and ready for the weekend!!
    Open today- Sunday 9am-7pm. 1974 Shadow Creek Blvd! Menu - dye free Rice Krispie treats - oatmeal cream pies - snickerdoodles - apple cinnamon bread… (Nextdoor Shadow Creek Farms)
  • Fresh eggs, tomorrow (Friday).
    XL/Jumbo 5.50. Large 4.50. Sorry, no mediums this week. Self serve 7AM. Will post here when sold out. Thanks to all the support from our neighbors… (Nextdoor Wildflower Estates)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Columbus. Apply here.
  • Sleep Inn & Suites Columbus posted a job opening for Houseperson 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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