State Road 144 construction to start Friday
Construction to resurface the asphalt on State Road 144 is set to begin Friday, and lane closures are expected.The $1.7 million project includes patching,...
Otterbein says county’s fourth death was a resident
<p>A resident of a Franklin senior care facility where a COVID-19 outbreak has occurred died Wednesday morning.</p><p>Johnson County recorded its fourth death Wednesday as...
When a midday fire destroyed everything, a New Whiteland neighborhood rallied
There is never a good time for a house fire, but a house fire in the midst of a statewide stay-at-home order meant several...
Commissioners exclude public safety in approved paid leave policy
<p>Johnson County employees will be considered for the federally mandated COVID-19 leave on a case-by-case basis that is dependent on departmental needs.</p><p>The Johnson County...
Scholarship available to Franklin students
Graduating Franklin Community High School seniors can apply for a locally-funded scholarship.The Gilmore Scholarship Trust will award up to $2,000 per year over a...
STUCK STUDYING ABROAD: Students, colleges navigate studying abroad in midst of crisis
<p>The days are simple now and the streets are empty.</p><p>Franklin College sophomore Carolina Puga Mendoza is living a life of uncertain solitude. While the...
Commissioners exclude public safety in approved paid leave policy
Johnson County employees will be considered for the federally mandated COVID-19 leave on a case-by-case basis that is dependent on departmental needs.The Johnson County...
State shuts down schools for remainder of school year
Johnson County schools—along with schools throughout the state—are required to round out the school year online.
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick announced the...
Otterbein says county’s fourth death was a resident
A resident of a Franklin senior care facility where a COVID-19 outbreak has occurred died Wednesday morning.Johnson County recorded its fourth death Wednesday as...
Local state lawmakers reflect on 2020 legislative session
<p>From health care issues to teacher evaluations, local state lawmakers said this year's legislative session was more productive than most short sessions.</p><p>As the legislative...