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Seahorse scientist led protection for marine species

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[email protected] The imagery was bleak — a miles-long gash of devastation churning up every plant, animal and form of life in its path. Dr. Amanda Vincent...

Jury convicts Franklin man of child molesting

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A jury found a Franklin man guilty of child molesting after a two-day trial this week. James Franklin Fletcher, 50, was convicted of child molesting,...

Franklin family devastated by 8-year-old’s leukemia diagnosis

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The words coming out of the doctor’s mouth were not making any sense. Just days before, Christian King had been running around the soccer field...

Johnson Memorial receives ransom request; investigation continues

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[email protected] Johnson Memorial Health has received a ransom request after an individual or group of hackers broke into the hospital system’s computer network. No details about...

Health officer apologizes for school COVID policy confusion

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[email protected] The county health officer is apologizing for signing a letter “in a moment of frustration” regarding COVID-19 policies at local schools. The Johnson County Health...

Council OKs controversial rezone for potential restaurants

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By Noah Crenshaw | Daily Journal [email protected] The Greenwood City Council on Monday greenlit a controversial rezoning on the city’s far-southwest side that could lead to...

BIG TALENT, SMALL SCALE: Miniature models on display at museum

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Size is no match for the scope of artistry inside the newest exhibition at the local history museum. A regal 1891 home, with its wrap-around...

SWAT responds to prank call

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A prank caller diverted resources from five county law enforcement agencies by reporting a fake shooting on Thursday in New Whiteland. About 2:50 p.m., a...

Police: Man assaulted officer during struggle

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Police arrested a Greenwood man after he refused to leave a Whiteland woman's property and assaulted a police officer during a struggle. Craig Allen Cross,...

Officials talk housing, county TIF at chamber luncheon

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By Noah Crenshaw | Daily Journal [email protected] Officials from just about every local community discussed the county's lack of affordable housing and a proposed county TIF...