Franklin man facing kidnapping charges in Florida
A Franklin man is being held at a Florida jail on kidnapping and battery charges after deputies say he planned and carried out the abduction of two pre-school age children.
Lt. Gov., county officials gather to discuss local tourism
With bubbly boutiques, diverse eateries and festivals planned throughout the year, downtown Franklin is one of the engines driving tourism in Johnson County.
Animal surrenders up, donations down at Johnson County Animal Shelter
Dogs and cats have overpopulated at the Johnson County Animal Shelter, causing employees to share their office spaces with them. Though a new addition that partially opened this week is providing relief, with every new neighborhood built in Johnson County, comes the potential for even more surrendered animals.
33-year 4-H leader remembered with garden
Barbara West always loved horses and children.
Edinburgh woman charged with attempted murder in 2022 Morgantown shooting
An Edinburgh woman is facing an attempted murder charge in a refiled criminal case stemming from a shooting in Morgantown last year.
Picture perfect: Johnson County 4-H Honor Group builds new fair photo-op sign
Johnson County fair-goers can put the “I” in “FAIR” with a new photo opportunity on the midway.
Kasting steps up as Johnson County Community Foundation CEO
A familiar face is stepping forward to lead the Johnson County Community Foundation into the future.
GALLERY: Thursday at the Johnson County fair
Some photos we captured Thursday at the Johnson County 4-H and Agricultural Fair.
Franklin College grad wins Statehouse seat
NORTH VERNON — A North Vernon attorney will be a fresh face in the Indiana House of Representatives and also will become one of Indiana’s youngest lawmakers.
Pence bill on economic competitiveness passes House
A bill authored by Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, has passed the GOP-controlled House — but with more support from Democrats than Republicans.