Johnson County News

EDINBURGH, Ind. - Edinburgh Fire and Rescue recently announced that Scott Russell has joined the Department as its newest paramedic.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has announced that applications for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship open on August 1.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Torchfire Film Festival will be back at the Historic Artcraft Theatre in downtown Franklin on Thursday, August 27, at 7 p.m.

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. - River Valley Legal Aid and Pro Bono Indiana announce a free legal walk-in Clinic on Wednesday, July 15, at the Blue River Community Foundation. The clinic will be held from 3 to 5 p.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin officials say they are happy with the progress of roadway improvements, infrastructure projects, and construction that have taken place in the City of Franklin during the second quarter of 2026. 

GREENWOOD, Ind. - On or after the evening of Monday, July 13, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) crews will reduce southbound I-65 to one lane between County Line Road (Exit 101) and Main Street (Exit 99) from approximately 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has announced that applications are now being accepted for Grant Cycle 2: Mental Health Programming.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Town of Edinburgh recently passed Ordinance 2026-6 and the corresponding Fee Schedule for Utility Task Vehicles (UTV). The ordinance will be valid as of July 17.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says that hunters can now apply for reserved hunts online. The reserved hunts include private and public land hunts.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - It won't be long now. The 2026 Johnson County 4-H and Agricultural Fair is set for July 19-25 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in  Franklin.

WHITELAND, Ind. - The Town of Whiteland has announced that the Whiteland Road/Bob Glidden roundabout will be partially opened on Monday, July 6, weather permitting.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce has announced that its very own Traci Hill recently graduated from the Indiana Chamber Executives Association (ICEA) Hoosier Academy.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The Greenwood Police Department is accepting applications for its Citizens Police Academy through July 15.  It is an 11-week program designed to immerse the average citizen in the world of law enforcement.

NASHVILLE, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public information meeting on Thursday, July 16, for the proposed Mountain Tea State Forest access improvement project in Brown County.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – River Valley Legal Aid Pro Bono Indiana announces a free Legal Phone Clinic for residents of their eight-county district this Tuesday, July 7, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The annual Edinburgh Firecracker Festival will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America this Saturday, July 4, in downtown Edinburgh.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Crews will temporarily close the west approach of Mallory Parkway at U.S. 31 on or after Monday, July 6, to complete pavement and curb installation activities, as well as signal and drainage improvements.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) recently marked its 35th anniversary with an Open House, thanking everyone who has made the last three and one-half decades possible. 

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has extended the "Extreme Heat Warning" for most of central and southern Indiana for another 24 hours. It will now expire on Friday at 8 p.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Franklin present the 2026 Franklin Firecracker Festival this Friday, July 3, at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheatre at Youngs Creek Park. 

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - South-Central Indiana has been upgraded from a Heat Advisory to an Extreme Heat Warning. The Warning is issued for all south-central Indiana Counties from Noon Tuesday through Thursday at 8 p.m.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The Greenwood Fire Department (GFD) recently announced the promotion of Chris Harrell to the rank of Assistant Chief of Operations.

STATE OF INDIANA - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers numerous opportunities around the state to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, with four July 4 fireworks displays leading the way.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has announced that a Heat Advisory is in effect for a large portion of the Hoosier State from noon on Monday, June 29, through Thursday, July 2, at 8 p.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - "Bloom Johnson County," a new initiative of the Johnson County Recycling District (JCRD), has announced its first community clean-up on August 13-15.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce says there is still time to sign up for "Marketing Summer School" on July 15 at the Franklin College Dietz Center, 201 S. Forsythe St., in Franklin.

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - Bargersville Town Council has taken an important first step toward achieving Tree City USA designation with the recent adoption of an ordinance establishing a Bargersville Tree Board and formalizing policies to protect, manage, and enhance the Town’s tree canopy.

JACKSON COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana State Police (ISP) -Versailles Post responded to an accident on northbound I-65, near the 44-mile marker between Crothersville and Seymour, on Friday morning, June 26.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - One of Central Indiana's biggest summer celebrations, KORN Country Musical Fireworks, returns to Craig Park in Greenwood this Saturday, June 27, immediately following the annual Greenwood Freedom Festival.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The annual Edinburgh Firecracker Festival will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America on Saturday, July 4, in downtown Edinburgh.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce is supporting the businesses along the U.S. 31 corridor during construction with a free "Brave the Barrels" bag giveaway this Friday, June 26, at 11:30 a.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Indiana State Champion Wildlife Team from Franklin Community Schools (FCS) was recently honored at the Indiana FFA State Convention for their success this year.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis says that south-central Indiana will see an increasing chance for showers and thunderstorms this weekend. The biggest concern is from late Thursday night into Friday, when widespread, heavier rainfall may lead to flooding.