Johnson County News

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The White River Township Fire Department in Greenwood was dispatched to a barn Fire on South Morgantown Road last Monday, November 2, just after 5:30 p.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation has announced that the 2027 scholarship application season will open a little earlier this year. 

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The South Central Indiana Master Gardener Association (SCIMGA) and the Bartholomew County Historical Society (BCHS) are hosting two holiday wreath workshops this month.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce invites you to its 14th annual "Start Here Open House" in support of Small Business Saturday on November 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Chamber office, 120 E. Jefferson Street.

INDIANAPOLIS/USA - While most Indiana state races remained in Republican hands, Democrat Beau Bayh won the Secretary of State contest, taking nearly 52% of the vote in Tuesday's General Election.

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott recently announced that Sergeant Jonathan Haugh was promoted to Lieutenant. Lt. He will serve as the District Commander for the Indianapolis Post.   

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Whiteland 31 Co/JOCO K9 Fundraising Events, a Whiteland-based nonprofit, raises funds to support local law enforcement, military, and search-and-rescue K9 units.

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind., - For individuals casting ballots on the traditional Election Day, 15 Johnson County vote centers will be open on Tuesday, November 3, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - At the recent 43rd Annual Indiana MPO-IARC Conference in Kokomo, Indiana Governor Mike Braun presented nearly $110 million in state matching funds to local communities to improve infrastructure in 346 Indiana cities, towns, and counties.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The friendly, engaging person who welcomes people to the Festival Country Indiana visitor center most days and customizes a fun list of things to do won a Hoosier Hospitality Award on Tuesday, October 27.  

FRANKLIN, Ind. — Franklin College recently recognized six faculty members for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service during its sixth annual Faculty Recognition Luncheon, hosted by the Board of Trustees during Homecoming Week.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - "Bourbon & Bag Bingo," hosted by Ferrer and benefiting Joshua Center and Mission 22, is set for 6 p.m. on Friday, November 13, at the Greenwood Moose Lodge, 813 W. Smith Valley Road.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Beginning Friday, October 30, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) crews will close the left-turn lane from northbound U.S. 31 to westbound Jefferson Street for center curb construction.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce presents a new accolade in 2027, the "4 Under 40 Award," to celebrate young professionals making a positive impact in Johnson County.

GREENWOOD, Ind.- The Greenwood Police Department (GPD) announced that, in anticipation of the planned promotion being held at 7Brew Coffee, 1120 N. State Road 135 in Greenwood on October 31, a temporary traffic plan will be utilized.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The weather looks like it will cooperate for this Saturday's Halloween activities in south-central Indiana. Law enforcement urges motorists and kids to look out for one another.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor Milestone Contractors, LP continues work on Phase 3 of the six-phase U.S. 31 corridor improvement project in Franklin.

FRANKLIN, Ind. — The Franklin City Council approved Budgetary Ordinance No. 26-11 at a public hearing on Monday, Oct. 19, authorizing additional appropriations from proceeds from property sales for upcoming park developments.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) thanked Mutual Savings Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis on Monday for a $60,000 Community Multiplier-Member Match grant to support housing initiatives in Johnson County.

FRANKLIN, Ind. — Following local fall events downtown, Mayor Steve Barnett clarified the city's policy regarding street closures for non-city-sponsored public gatherings during the Oct. 19 Franklin City Council meeting.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Common Council considered new regulations for shared motorized scooters and electric bicycles during its meeting on Monday, October 19.

FRANKLIN, Ind. — The Franklin City Council introduced two companion measures last week to annex and rezone roughly 34 acres of land along State Road 44 for future industrial development.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Common Council approved a new multi-year pay matrix for the city fire department at its meeting on Monday, October 19.

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - Mallow Run Winery has announced that its "Tasting Room" in Bargersville will close in December.

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - The Town of Bargersville begins fall leaf pickup this week, and the service continues through early December.

FRANKLIN, Ind. — The City of Franklin Parks and Recreation is actively exploring corporate sponsorship opportunities to support ongoing capital investments across its public park facilities.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Franklin College Student Entertainment Board (SEB) hosts trick-or-treaters on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. along Dame Mall on the Franklin College campus. The free event is open to alumni and members of the greater Franklin community.

WHITELAND, Ind. - Bright Beginnings Early Care and Education Coalition presents its next Provider Fair this Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Johnson County Public Library (JCPL) Clark-Pleasant Branch, 350 Clearwater Blvd., in Whiteland.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced that, starting on or after October 19, drivers heading east or west on Mallory Parkway in Franklin may only turn right onto U.S. 31.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The 2026 Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) Unrestricted Community Needs Grant Cycle is still accepting applications.

NIKUMARORO, Kiribati — Almost 90 years after the plane went down, the search for what could be Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Electra 10-E continued last week in Nikumaroro's Lagoon. Unfortunately, on Sunday, Oct. 18, the research team confirmed that the object it thought might be the plane was not Earhart's aircraft.