Johnson County News

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - A Bargersville Community Fire Department Lieutenant was injured while Rescue 201 was returning to the district after a mutual-aid water rescue in Madison Township on Monday morning.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has officially completed its final "Color the County" mural, marking the conclusion of a decade-long program that transformed public spaces throughout Johnson County.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Governor Mike Braun has announced several actions in response to historic flooding and storm damage.

EDINBURGH, INDIANA - The inaugural Edinburgh "Rubber Duck Regatta," originally scheduled for this Saturday, August 22, at Irwin Park, has been postponed due to flooding and unsafe river conditions.

MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ind. -  The Madison Township Fire Department (MTFB), along with several surrounding fire departments, was dispatched to the area of Smokey Row Road and State Road 144, and Centenary Road and Centenary Lane on Sunday, August 16, just before 8 p.m.   

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - The Bargersville Fire Department (BFD) responded to two separate water rescues early Sunday morning. The first was at 5:30 a.m. Both involved vehicles being stranded in high water.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The ultimate networking event of the year, the 2026 BizBash Business and Community Expo presented by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce, is set for Wednesday, September 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Garment Factory Events.

STATE OF INDIANA - Governor Mike Braun has declared a statewide disaster emergency due to the flooding, severe weather, and tornadic activity that have impacted the state since August 11.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) recently received a $200,000 allocation from the Johnson County Commissioners using remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to strengthen early childhood education and literacy throughout Johnson County.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The City of Franklin Fire Department (FFD) honored Lt. Chuck Ridpath this week on completing 25 years of dedicated service to the department and the citizens of Franklin.

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. - The City of Shelbyville’s community rebranding initiative was recently named a finalist in PR Daily’s 2026 Media Relations Awards in the Brand Messaging category, placing it alongside entries from organizations including PepsiCo Foods, Purdue University, and PwC. 

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) is alerting the public to an increase in incidents involving the social media trend of juveniles kicking doors at random homes.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for parts of Bartholomew, Johnson, Jennings, Jackson, and Shelby Counties in south-central Indiana until 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. – A four-year-old child was killed when a tree fell on a Country Squire Lakes home along Honey Locust Drive during a thunderstorm on Tuesday afternoon, August 11.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Community Schools announced Tuesday, August 11, that Custer Baker Intermediate School math teacher Amanda Ray, has been named one of the Top 10 finalists for the 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year.

WHITELAND, Ind. - (UPDATE): Whiteland officials have released the name of the man who died in the two-vehicle wreck at U.S. 31 and Whiteland Road on Monday afternoon. Medical and Whiteland Fire personnel at the scene determined that the driver who perished was Danny Fine, 72, of Indianapolis.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis says that south-central Indiana has the potential for severe weather beginning late Tuesday afternoon and continuing through early Wednesday. The threat is at an "Enhanced Risk" (level 3/5).

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Discover Downtown Franklin announced Monday, August 10, that for the second time, the Franklin Farmers Market has been voted Indiana's Ultimate Farmers Market by "Indiana Grown." 

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has advised that South-Central Indiana, including Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, and Jennings counties, is under a "slight risk" (2 out of 5) for severe weather on Monday, August 10.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett presented the "Marty and Carolyn Williams Volunteer of the Year" award to Deb Stubbeman at the August Franklin City Council meeting last week. 

INDIANAPOLIS - Crew Carwash has announced the results of its 17th annual "Crew for Kids" fundraiser that took place on July 18 and 19. The two-day effort at all locations in three states, including those in Columbus and Greenwood, raised $268,632 in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). 

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) presents the next workshop in its free "Elevate Impact" series on Wednesday morning, September 23, at the Greenwood Fieldhouse, 411 S. Madison Ave.

EDINBURGH, Ind. – Edinburgh Main Street has been awarded a grant from Festival Country Indiana to help launch the first annual "Edinburgh Rubber Duck Regatta," a new family-friendly festival on Saturday, August 22, at Irwin Park.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - Raise a glass and celebrate summer at WAMMfest, a one-day festival highlighting Wine, Art, Music, and Microbrew on Saturday, August 15, from noon to 8:30 p.m., at Craig Park in Greenwood. 

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Parks and Recreation and the Franklin Family Aquatic Center have scheduled "Doggie Pool Day" for Wednesday, September 2. 

INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun on Wednesday proclaimed a new statewide energy emergency and reinstituted his suspension of Indiana’s Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through September 5, continuing nation-leading relief for Hoosiers from high gas prices. 

INDIANAPOLIS - Drivers are advised to fill up by Thursday night, because State officials say Indiana's temporary gas tax relief is expiring. That means normal state fuel taxes return on Friday.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - After a 10-month investigation, seven Indiana University fraternity members were charged with two counts of felony hazing on Monday, August 3.   

COLUMBUS, Ind. -  Local News Digital (LND) has been experiencing an email delivery service problem for the last two days.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College is now accepting applications for the Class of 2031. It welcomes students who desire to broaden their horizons, are prepared for success in a challenging academic environment, and are ready to learn through interactive experiences in and out of the classroom.  

EDINBURGH, Ind. - Edinburgh Correctional Facility will become the first correctional institution to implement "The 4P’s of Freedom," a new reentry program created by author, educator, U.S. Navy veteran, and entrepreneur Trunnis Goggins II. 

SHRLBY COUNTY, Ind. - The Shelby County Sheriff Department, Shelbyville Fire Department, Shelbyville Police Department, and Fairland Fire Department responded early Saturday morning to an accident on County Road 400N, on the overpass of I-74. One man died in the 4:25 a.m. wreck. 

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon on Thursday, August 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Garment Factory Events, 101 E. Wayne St., in Franklin.

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. - Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) announced Friday that he does not intend to seek re-election as Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore in November.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced organizations in 18 Indiana counties will receive $1,297,500 in grants to fund 21 lake, river, and watershed land treatment projects through DNR's Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) program.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Johnson County Coroner Michael Pruitt announced that he will officially step down from his position early. He will exit on Wednesday, August 5, following various legal charges against him.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – Johnson County Superior Court 3 sentenced a Columbus man to 20 years for causing the death of an Illinois man while operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Franklin last summer.

INDIANAPOLIS – Students at 72 Indiana schools will experience the outdoors during the 2026-27 school year thanks in part to a grant program that supports field trips to Indiana State Parks and other state park-managed properties.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The City of Greenwood had the privilege of celebrating an incredible act of generosity and gratitude this week.