Hope shooting: Robbie Perez charged with attempted murder
The suspect in the June 1 shooting of a 3-year-old child and his father in Hope has been charged in Bartholomew Circuit Court with attempted murder and two counts of aggravated battery, according to a joint news release from the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department and the county prosecutor’s office.
Ex-Greenwood, Southport teacher charged with child molestation
A former Greenwood and Southport schools teacher is facing a child molestation charge.
Edinburgh Main Street extension project planned for July
Construction on a project to extend Main Street in Edinburgh south of its current terminus is scheduled to begin July 5.
2008 flood had lasting impact on Johnson County
When floodwaters tore through Franklin and other communities on June 7, 2008, it fundamentally changed Johnson County.
June 14 deadline approaching for disaster aid applications
Less than a week remains before the deadline to apply for federal disaster relief.
Franklin revives Japan student trip after pandemic
A cohort of students from Franklin schools were originally supposed to travel to Kuji, Japan in Sept. 2020.
Local residents share 2008 flood memories
Editor’s note: The Daily Journal asked local residents to share their memories of the June 7, 2008 flood, which damaged homes, businesses and government buildings and upended the lives of many Johnson County residents. Here are some of the memories residents shared in their own words with edits with length, clarity and grammar.
Historians, local residents reflect on June 2008 flood
Fifteen years ago, the rain wouldn’t stop and floodwaters kept rising throughout Johnson County.
Courts roundup: Counterfeiting, concealing purchase of catalytic converters cases sentenced
Three people who were facing criminal charges in local courts have pled guilty and been sentenced for charges including concealing valuable metal purchases and counterfeiting.
Roads close, another opens for I-69 project
Major closures will continue on Interstate 465 for the I-69 Finish Line project this week, while a new roundabout opens in Bargersville.