Johnson County News

EDINBURGH/BUTLERVILLE, Ind. - Camp Atterbury in Johnson County and Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Jennings County are busy places right now.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Gov. Mike Braun recently visited Franklin College to highlight how Indiana’s colleges and universities are preparing students for careers in growing industries and help more graduates build their lives in Indiana, as well as Franklin’s life sciences initiative.   

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - The Bargersville Fire Department was dispatched to the 6600 block of North Waverly Park Road just before 6 a.m. on Thursday for a reported single-vehicle rollover wreck with a trapped occupant. 

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The City of Franklin Government recently completed the development of its 2026 Comprehensive Plan, which will navigate the City's future growth while preserving its historic character, strong neighborhoods, and quality of life.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Johnson County Sheriff Duane Burgess swore in five new Merit Deputies earlier this month at the department's headquarters on Hospital Road. 

WHITELAND, Ind. - Bright Beginnings, a Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) initiative, in partnership with the Johnson County Public Library (JCPL), will host an "Early Care and Education Provider Fair" at the JCPL Whiteland branch, 350 Clearwater Blvd.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - River Valley Legal Aid/Pro Bono Indiana presents a free, legal aid walk-in clinic on Friday, July 24, at the Franklin branch of the Johnson County Library, 401 State St.

WHITELAND, Ind. - The official Grand Opening of "Redwood Whiteland" is this Thursday, July 23, at 36 D Redtrunk Lane, in Whiteland. A brief ceremony is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served, and tours will be offered.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced an approach closure for U.S. 31/Lemley Street in Johnson County.

GREENWOOD, Ind. – The Center Grove Community School Corporation (CGCSC) has announced that Shaun Farmer is the next principal of Maple Grove Elementary School. He replaces Brooke Phillips, who resigned at the end of June.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The City of Greenwood congratulates Endress+Hauser on the recent grand opening of its new USA Innovation Center and George E. Booth Co. Headquarters in Greenwood.

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - The Bargersville Fire Department was dispatched to the White River near Waverly Park in Morgan County on Thursday afternoon when four kayakers became stranded after encountering a log jam.

TRAFALGAR, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has announced that a design by artist Isabella Freshour was recently selected for this year's Color the County Mural program.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Police Department (EPD) and Edinburgh Fire and Rescue responded to Indiana Premium Outlets on Wednesday, July 15, at around 3:30 p.m., after being dispatched about a pedestrian being struck.   

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has issued an Air Quality Action Day for today, Wednesday, July 15, at 11:59 p.m.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The German Township Fire Department, Edinburgh Fire and Rescue, and other local fire agencies were dispatched to the northbound lanes of I-65 at the 79-mile marker for a large semi fire in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 14. 

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - After a brief period of comfortable summer temperatures, the National Weather Service (NWS) says hot weather is returning to south-central Indiana this week.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County 4-H and Agricultural Fair officially opens on Sunday, but the Fair Parade is set for this Saturday afternoon in downtown Franklin.

INDIANAPOLIS – In honor of Car Collector Appreciation Day last Friday, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is reminding Hoosiers about its "Authentic Model Year License Plate Program."

INDIANAPOLIS – Crew Carwash has announced the return of its "Crew for Kids" fundraiser in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters. The big day is this Saturday, July 18, at all 54 Crew Carwash locations in Indiana, including locally at 1525 National Road in Columbus and three in Greenwood.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - Edinburgh Fire and Rescue recently announced that Scott Russell has joined the Department as its newest paramedic.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has announced that applications for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship open on August 1.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Torchfire Film Festival will be back at the Historic Artcraft Theatre in downtown Franklin on Thursday, August 27, at 7 p.m.

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. - River Valley Legal Aid and Pro Bono Indiana announce a free legal walk-in Clinic on Wednesday, July 15, at the Blue River Community Foundation. The clinic will be held from 3 to 5 p.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin officials say they are happy with the progress of roadway improvements, infrastructure projects, and construction that have taken place in the City of Franklin during the second quarter of 2026. 

GREENWOOD, Ind. - On or after the evening of Monday, July 13, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) crews will reduce southbound I-65 to one lane between County Line Road (Exit 101) and Main Street (Exit 99) from approximately 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Town of Edinburgh recently passed Ordinance 2026-6 and the corresponding Fee Schedule for Utility Task Vehicles (UTV). The ordinance will be valid as of July 17.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says that hunters can now apply for reserved hunts online. The reserved hunts include private and public land hunts.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - It won't be long now. The 2026 Johnson County 4-H and Agricultural Fair is set for July 19-25 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in  Franklin.