A look back at memorable moments the Daily Journal’s photographers captured in December. This is the final part of a 12-part series looking back at each month of 2022 that concludes today.
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Whiteland’s Haley Achs swims the 100-yard freestyle during a Nov. 30 meet against Greenwood and Indian Creek. This photo ran in the next day’s Daily Journal.
Chris Williams | For the Daily Journal
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The Johnson County 4H Fair queen court flips the switch to light the decorations during the 2022 Downtown Franklin Holiday Lighting event on Dec. 4.
Gary Brockman | For the Daily Journal
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Theodore Coy shows his green Play-Doh to Santa during the Caring Santa event at the Greenwood Park Mall on Dec. 4. This was his first time meeting Santa, thanks to this special event.
Emily Ketterer | Daily Journal
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Edinburgh’s Gracie Crawhorn boxes out GCA’s Adeline Jolley during a Dec. 6 game.
Evan Nieswanger | For the Daily Journal
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Greenwood’s Lily Howe shoots the ball over Franklin’s Addie Morris during a Dec. 9 game.
Chris Williams | For the Daily Journal
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Franklin’s Wyatt Nickleson picks up a loose ball during a Dec. 9 game against visiting Greenwood.
Chris Williams | For the Daily Journal
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Whiteland and Indian Creek players fight for a loose ball on Dec. 13.
Rob Baker | For the Daily Journal
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Salvation Army bell ringer Ralph Shepherd stands outside Walmart in Franklin on Dec. 13 collecting donations for the annual Red Kettle Campaign.
Emily Ketterer | Daily Journal