Funding from fuel sales not meeting needs
Kokomo Tribune
Indiana’s gas tax hasn’t changed in more two decades. The last time it was raised was in 1993, when it...
Follow police advice to keep holidays safe
With Christmas just over two weeks away, the holiday shopping season will be especially hectic. Sadly, it also is a prime time for thefts,...
Planting common milkweed helps monarch butterflies
Winter hasn't even officially begun, but there's already reason to think about next spring and summer.
That's when monarch butterflies will return...
Bell-ringing campaign needs volunteers
The holiday season just doesn't have that same old ring to it, as the local Salvation Army sees it.
But the charitable...
Helping hands boost local charity efforts
Volunteers filled a kitchen cabinet seemingly to overflowing. Cans of sweet corn, green beans and peaches were stacked up four cans high. On the...
Pause to thank those making community better
To many people, Thanksgiving is an excuse to eat, watch football or plan for and begin holiday shopping.
But many Johnson County...
Domestic violence problem not going away
Based on the volume of calls for assistance, the number of local residents asking for help due to domestic violence has been on the...
Residents can help prevent break-ins
Recently, four residents along Rocklane Road east of Greenwood reported that a total of six vehicles had been broken into overnight. The only items...
Musical excellence earned through diligent work
Excellence in high school band competitions is nearly a tradition in Johnson County. One or more of our bands has placed highly in state...
Boat, RV ordinance in Greenwood effective
In the two years since new rules were approved on where boats, RVs and trailers can be parked in Greenwood neighborhoods, more than 100...