Franklin Chamber grant program to boost entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs across Johnson County have a new opportunity for mentorship and a chance at seed money.
Franklin College library staff honored by state library network
Two Franklin College library staff members have received awards for their contributions to the state’s private school library network.
Indiana attorney shortage commission makes budgetary, legislative recommendations
The bipartisan commission charged with assuaging the state’s attorney shortage recommended funding legal practice startups and a regulatory “sandbox” agency — among other budgetary and legislative suggestions — in an interim report released Thursday.
Judge dismisses professor ‘intellectual diversity’ requirements lawsuit, calls claims ‘premature’
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a professor-led lawsuit alleging the state’s new university “intellectual diversity” requirements are unconstitutionally vague, and declined to issue a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the new law.
Democratic governor candidate McCormick releases property tax plan with targeted relief, cap on increases
Jennifer McCormick, the Democratic candidate running for governor, released what she is calling her “commonsense” property tax plan Thursday afternoon, proposing a 10% cap on property tax bill increases and targeted relief through expanded tax credits for certain Hoosiers.
Local leaders join Gov. Holcomb in ceremonial school safety bill signing
Local school leaders joined Gov. Eric Holcomb in a ceremonial signing that allows school resource officers to be eligible for benefits under the 1977 Pension Fund.
Cousins Subs opens southside location
A new sandwich shop is now open on Indianapolis’ southside.
Buy books, support Johnson County Community Cats
A local fundraiser invites animal lovers to buy used books to support local cats.
Free fall lawn care class to be held at Greenwood library
Homeowners who want to learn how to keep up their lawn this fall can attend a free lawn care class.
Document shedding, chemical disposal event Saturday
Johnson County Recycling District and Shares, Inc. will host document shredding and household chemical disposal event on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at 900 Arvin Road, Franklin.