Police, fire make changes during COVID-19 outbreak
<p>The virus pandemic that's closed most everything to the public and has people hunkering down at home has public safety workers trying harder to...
Census response crucial in growing county
<p>For fast-growing Johnson County, an accurate count of residents in the 2020 Census could mean an additional $2,710 per person in new funding for...
Agricultural disaster declared for 11 counties
<p>The state has issued a U.S. Department of Agriculture secretarial disaster for 11 counties, including Johnson County.</p><p>Emergency loans may be made to farmers who:</p><p><ul><li>Are...
Coping with COVID: Experts share tips to manage anxiety during crisis
The anxiety, fear and stress seems to come in waves these days.News announcements come at a furious pace. Grocery stores are packed with people,...
ISSMA cancels remaining school music events
<p>Although it’s still possible students will return to school after May 1, the Indiana State School Music Association, or ISSMA, made the decision Thursday...
Johnson Memorial opens COVID-19 unit as local officials suspect higher numbers
<p>Indiana's coronavirus cases surged by more than 300 to nearly 1,000 statewide Friday, as seven more deaths were reported, bringing the state's death toll...
Show must go on: Union Elementary crowns virtual spelling bee champ
<p>On a video conference call Wednesday, 10 third and fourth graders from Union Elementary School battled it out to see who would be crowned...
Coping with COVID: Experts share tips to manage anxiety during crisis
<p>The anxiety, fear and stress seems to come in waves these days.</p><p>News announcements come at a furious pace. Grocery stores are packed with people,...
Government, school meetings
BargersvilleTechnical Advisory Committee, 2 p.m. Thursday, 24 N. Main St., town hall.EdinburghZoning board of appeals, 6 p.m. Wednesday, 107 S. Holland St., town hall.Johnson...
Coronavirus cancellations, postponements and employment opportunities
The following are closings or cancellations that have been reported related to the coronavirus threat.CollegesIvy Tech Community College-closed all buildings.County ServicesFranklin Township Trustee's office...