Army reservists and National Guard train in Crane
CRANE — U.S. Army reservists and National Guard units from across the country participated in Operation Patriot Press, an annual training exercise, at Crane Army Ammunition Activity in Crane. The exercise was established by the Army Material Command to support the Department of Defense’s munitions readiness requirements. Among those participating are the Soldiers of the 452nd Ordnance Company of South Dakota and the 1463rd Transportation Company, Michigan National Guard.
First West Nile case reported in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — State health officials are urging Indiana residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites following the identification of the first West Nile virus disease case of 2023 in a Johnson County resident, as well as multiple detections of West Nile virus in mosquitoes across the state. No additional information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws.
Free joint replacement seminar set
Franciscan Health will offer a free informational seminar about joint replacement on Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Holiday Inn’s Tiptonian Room, 2485 W. Jonathan Moore Pike in Columbus.
City approves Lowell Road improvement plans
A project that involves widening Lowell Road from County Road 200W to U.S. 31 is expected to be bid out in late 2023.
Options withdraws Edinburgh charter school application after backlash
Officials from Options Charter School have withdrawn their application to open a location in Edinburgh.