Johnson County News

WHITELAND, Ind. - The Whiteland Farmers Market is still accepting applications for vendors for the 2026 summer market.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin College Music Department announced its upcoming spring concert series taking place in May.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Johnson County Court announced Wednesday, April 29, that Coroner Mike Pruitt has agreed to a plea deal that requires him to resign from his elected position by January 1, 2027. He had been charged with providing alcohol and cannabis gummies to a 17-year-old girl.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced that a portion of State Road 135 in Greenwood will have lane closures next week.

TRAFALGAR, Ind. - Trafalgar Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a two-car head-on accident at the intersection of State Road 135 and Spearsville Road (County Road 500W) in southwestern Johnson County, near Trafalgar, just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - To support student health and well-being in Indiana, the American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL) recently awarded Southwest Elementary School in Greenwood a grant to promote active recess and physical activity through the Association’s school-based programs.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - If you are a citizen of the Town of Edinburgh and own a golf cart that you want to drive on city streets, it must be registered. The time to register that type of vehicle is now.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Boys and Girls Club of Johnson County was recently presented with a check for $12,387, thanks to Johnson County Golf Carts and Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) manages an extensive Grants Program each year, offering cash awards to nonprofit organizations for charitable programs and projects in Johnson County or serving Johnson County residents.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The Greenwood Fire Department (GFD) has announced that the Greenwood Fire Cadet program is back.

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - The Town of Bargersville, along with partners Taxman Hospitality Group and Festival Country Indiana, launches the "Cultural Soundscapes" concert series in May.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - Trent Moorhead is the next head varsity boys basketball coach for Center Grove High School (CGHS). Moorhead will assume the role at the start of the 2026-27 school year, succeeding Zach Hahn, who announced plans to step down at the end of this season.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced that on or after Tuesday, April 21, crews will temporarily close West Jefferson Street at U.S. 31.

GREENWOOD, IN.– The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees voted to officially approve Dr. Erin Stalbaum as the district's next superintendent. She will succeed Dr. William Long, who is retiring at the end of June.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Members of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) maintenance team recently visited the memorial for Reserve Deputy Tracy Miles, where they installed a new sheriff's department hat.