Johnson County News

EDINBURGH/COLUMBUS, Ind. - IHG Hotels and Resorts (IHG), with nearly 7,000 global properties across 21 brands, has honored Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus/Edinburgh and its team with a 2025 Torchbearer Award. 

INDIANAPOLIS - Youhuang Xiang (“Xiang”), 32, formerly a post-doctoral researcher at Indiana University and a citizen of the People’s Republic of China, has been sentenced to more than four months in prison, a $500 fine, and one year of supervised release, after pleading guilty to smuggling biologic materials into the United States from China.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - UPDATE- 10 p.m. -Johnson County Fire crews are continuing to extinguish hot spots. Crews will remain on scene for an extended period of time.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Wednesday, April 8, was a very active day for the City of Franklin Fire Department (FFD).

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Recycling District (JCRD), in partnership with Shares, Inc., is hosting its spring document shredding evening on Thursday, April 23.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Real Estate Institute (IREI) and Ivy Tech Community College recently formed a new partnership that focuses on increasing awareness of real estate education opportunities and career pathways in the Hoosier state. 

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun announced on Wednesday, April 8, that he will suspend Indiana's gas tax to combat higher prices incurred because of the war with Iran.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The City of Franklin reminds residents that the first 2026 Comprehensive Plan Public Presentation and Open House is this Thursday, April 9, at 6 p.m., in the Franklin City Council Chambers, at 70 E. Monroe St.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - Center Grove Community School Corporation has announced that Cathy Statzer, Corporation Treasurer, has been named the Indiana Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) Region 8 School Business Official of the Year.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College is hosting events featuring its art and music majors this month. Two chamber concerts are set for April 14 and 16, and a senior art exhibition reception is set for Monday, April 20.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Community High School i(FCHS) has announced that it will hold its annual College and Career Fair on Thursday, April 23, at 10 a.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Leadership Johnson County (LJC) is hosting a workshop, "Being a Coach… As An Approach to Leadership," on Tuesday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to noon, at The Sycamore at Mallow Run.

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - The Bargersville Fire Department was dispatched just before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday to the intersection of North County Road 800W and West County Road 100N for a reported vehicle fire.

FRANKLIN, Ind. — Johnson County REMC (JCREMC) has announced that applications for the spring 2026 cycle of "Operation Round-Up" are now available.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Parks and Recreation presents "Pets on the Trail," an inclusive walkathon on Sunday, April 26, at 1 p.m. All people and pets of any size are welcome.   

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Bright Beginnings, a Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) initiative, in partnership with the Johnson County Public Library (JCPL), will host an Early Care and Education Provider Fair at the JCPL Franklin branch, 401 S. State Street, in Franklin.

MORRISTOWN, Ind. - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department was notified of a possible threat made to a student at Morristown Jr./Sr. High School on Tuesday afternoon. The threat was communicated using a social media app.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), Indiana State Police (ISP), and local law enforcement are partnering to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving as part of the annual Indiana Safer Roads Campaign, supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

GREENWOOD/FRANKLIN, Ind. - Aspire Johnson County, the chamber of commerce and local economic development organization serving Johnson County, has announced the finalists for its annual business awards.     

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College is gearing up for its 14th annual "#GivetoGRIZ" next month. The annual 24-hour Day of Giving Challenge is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15.

INDIANA STATEHOUSE - The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government, and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to a Johnson County lawmaker.

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.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce presents a "Lunch and Learn" online virtual session on Tuesday, April, at 11 a.m. 

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Center of Diversity and Inclusion at Franklin College recently hosted the annual Women of Distinction Awards in recognition of National Women’s History Month. The theme for this year’s event was “Legacy: What it Means to Set Roots.”

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Police Department (EPD) and Edinburgh Fire and Rescue were dispatched to a water rescue at the Indiana Premium Outlet Mall on Thursday, March 26.

WHITELAND, Ind. - Phase I of a total reconstruction project of the intersection of Whiteland Road and Glidden Boulevard starts on or after Wednesday, April 1, and will continue through mid-July.

COLUMBUS, Ind. -Ivy Tech Community College in Columbus and Franklin continues the free FAFSA Filing Events in April to help students and families complete the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). .

SHELBY/DECATUR Counties, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the activation of its worksite speed control pilot program, known as "Safe Zones," on I-74 in Decatur and Shelby counties, starting on April 1.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Today, Thursday, March 26, is the day. Columbus Regional Health (CRH) and local radio stations QMIX 107.3, MOJO 102.9, and KORN Country 100.3 present the 2026 Women's Expo, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the NexusPark Circle K Fieldhouse.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor E&B Paving, Inc. is scheduled to begin a pavement rehabilitation project on State Road 252, between I-65 and U.S. 31 in Edinburgh, on or after this Monday, March 30.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - "Yacht Rock Night," benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Johnson County, is coming to the Historic Artcraft Theatre on Wednesday, April 1, at 7 p.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind.– River Valley Legal Aid has announced a Free Legal Walk-In Clinic on Friday, March 27, at the Johnson County Public Library-Franklin Branch, 401 S. State St.