3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (416+ words) These words were famously spoken by Todd Beamer on Sept. 11, 2001, one brave gentleman among many, on perhaps the most tragic and solemn day in American history. Beamer and others were about to rush a cockpit that had been seized by…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (636+ words) As she rolled sage green paint on a piece of siding for her new home, Makayla Parks was still in shock at the reality that she would soon become something she never dreamed possible – a homeowner. Makayla Parks paints a…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (373+ words) Chad and Ally Fife I love talking with newcomer folks like Ally and Chad Fife, owners of the Book Haven store on Main Street. They came to Madison just over three years ago, and their perspective is refreshing and energizing....

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (359+ words) The 40th Annual Our Hospice Concert returned to the Bartholomew County Public Library steps in downtown Columbus Saturday, Sept. 5, bringing the community together for an afternoon of music, celebration, and support for Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. With support from…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (203+ words) Gracie B. holds the plaque that she recently won in the Boys & Girls Club of America's National Arts Contest. Gracie B., 11, won recognition for her artwork at the 2026 Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Arts Contest. Gracie received second place for Visual…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (306+ words) The North Vernon Kiwanis recently donated $2,000 to the Jennings County Public Library for their WOW bus. Accepting the recent donation from Jessica Floyd (left) was Mary Abplanalp (right), JCPL director. The North Vernon Kiwanis Club presented Jennings County Public Library…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (461+ words) For most children, birthdays are filled with cake, presents, candles and the comforting knowledge that someone remembered. But for many children in foster care, birthdays can arrive quietly, often overshadowed by uncertainty, transition and circumstances beyond their control. A group…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (136+ words) madisoncourier.com The American flag flies over the parking entrance to the 15th Annual Hero Reward Cookout on Saturday, Aug Hero Reward is a program “designed to provide U.S service men and women, police officers and firefighters a…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (167+ words) Carroll Homecoming Madison Courier Carroll County High School will play its football homecoming Friday night against Grant County. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. with the football game kicking off at 7:30. The king and queen candidates are (from left): Front row…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (991+ words) Firefighters use a training setup to learn how to rescue an live large animal. For Charleigh Wright, Hooves & Heroes brought together two parts of life she knew well: agriculture and the volunteer fire service. Growing up in a rural community…...