A look back at memorable moments the Daily Journal’s photographers captured in May. This is the fifth in a 12-part series looking back at each month of 2022 that will conclude on New Year’s Eve.
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Lance Hamner and Joe Villanueva supporters campaign outside the Greenwood Public Library on Election Day, May 3. Hamner, a former prosecutor, ultimately beat Villanueva, the incumbent prosecutor, in the Republican primary.
Leeann Doerflein | Daily Journal
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Marcus Fancher of Greenwood High School finishing the 100 yard dash at the Johnson County Unified Track and Field meet at Indian Creek High School on May 4.
Gary Brockman | For the Daily Journal
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Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett prays with a small group of people during the National Day of Prayer on May 5 at the Johnson County courthouse. The event invited people to come together and pray for community leaders.
Ryan Trares | Daily Journal
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Center Grove’s Kristen Lavergne competes in the long jumb during sectional track and field events at Franklin on May 17.
Chris Williams | For the Daily Journal
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Children play at the Spray Park at Youngs Creek Park at the Youngs Creek Park grand opening on May 20 in Franklin.
Leeann Doerflein | Daily Journal
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Center Grove’s James Schott competes in the 110 Meter Hurdles during the IHSAA Boys Track Sectional Meet at Columbus North High School on May 20.
Tommy Walker | For the Daily Journal
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Center Grove pole vaulters Emmi Brown, left, and Khloie Walker huddle up during a regional meet on May 24 at Franklin.
Sam Findley | For the Daily Journal
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From left, Westfield residents Ryan Fields and Michael Goode Hula-hoop as they prepare to protest House Bill 1041, a bill barring transgender females from participating in female sports, on May 24 at the Indiana Statehosue in Indianapolis. Both houses of legislature voted to override Gov. Eric Holcomb’s veto of the bill.
Andy Bell-Baltaci | Daily Journal