Johnson County News

The Bargersville Fire Department welcomed its newest paramedics as they began their first week with the Department.

WHITELAND, Ind. - With the start of the new year, the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation implemented a new "drop-off" and "pick-up" route for Whiteland Community High School for this semester.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The Center Grove Community School Corporation has announced that four Center Grove High School (CGHS) juniors are among the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) Rising Stars of Indiana Class of 2027.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reminds Hoosiers that the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) runs now through March 31.

WHITELAND, Ind. – Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation (CPCSC) recently announced that it is time to pre-register your child at the Clark-Pleasant Early Learning Center for the 2026-2027 school year.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – Franklin College will host a series of events in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19. All events are free and open to the public.

The dates for the 2026 Summer Concert Series were announced this week.

The Town of Edinburgh welcomed a new business to its downtown during the first week of 2026.

Franklin College has selected five students to serve as Pulliam Fellows during the 2025-26 academic year.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – The City of Franklin Fire Department (FFD) has ordered the Relax Inn and Econo Lodge hotels to close due to extended fire alarm system outages that have created unacceptable life and safety risks for occupants.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – Students and parents are advised that the Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) scholarship applications are now open.

MORGAN COUNTY, Ind. – The Bargersville Fire Department’s Engine 202, Battalion 20, helped Green Township Fire and Rescue (GTFR) in extinguishing a residential fire on Tuesday afternoon, December 30, in the 500 block of Nast Chapel Rd.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor Milestone Contractors, L.P., is continuing work on Phase 2 of a six-phase intersection improvement project on U.S. 31 in Franklin. Phase 1 of the project was completed in late October 2025.

NEEDHAM, Ind. – The Needham Community Fire Department, along with other nearby fire agencies, battled a residential fire on Monday morning, December 29, near County Roads 700E and 100N.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is reminding Hoosiers of an update to Indiana Code that will be in effect on January 1, 2026.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – Even though it is wintertime, the Franklin Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for summer jobs.

INDIANAPOLIS – The National Weather Service in Indianapolis announced that a Tornado Watch is in effect until 9 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, for most central and southern Indiana counties, including Bartholomew, Jennings, Jackson, and Johnson.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has announced the recipients of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Johnson County. They are Anna Cromer of Roncalli High School, Marnie Moore of Franklin Community High School, and Andra Valeta of Center Grove High School.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – All city offices in Franklin will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, December 24 through 26, to celebrate the Christmas holiday.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – The City of Franklin Fire Department (FFD) salutes Lt. Tyler Sneed on an incredible milestone: 20 years of dedicated service with the Department.

NEEDHAM, Ind. – A home in Needham, northeast of Franklin in Johnson County, was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning. The Needham Community Fire Department (NCFD) was dispatched to the house on County Road 700E just after 8 a.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has announced that scholarship applications will open on January 1.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Franklin Fire Department (FFD) recently conducted ice rescue training during last week’s winter weather.

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. – The Bargersville Fire Department (BFD) invites local families and businesses to sign up for Community Connect. The program helps build a better town through prevention, preparedness, and response.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – If you are a small business owner and your organization is now weighing options for healthcare coverage, the Franklin Chamber of Commerce may have a solution.