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.
Life passions turn to store openings for Franklin boutique owners
Boutiques are now a common fixture on Jefferson Street in Franklin, but for two owners, the path to opening a shop has been a long and winding one.
Your questions about Franklin’s US 31 project answered
An estimated $50 million project reimagining five miles of U.S. 31 in Franklin will begin next year after six years of planning.
Market District coming to White River Township
A Market District is coming to White River Township, though for now, it’s unclear when.