Johnson County News

TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced temporary lane and ramp closures on I-65 for patching work near Taylorsville on Thursday, February 12.

INDIANAPOLIS — On Presidents Day this Monday, families can enjoy adventures together across the state as the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites offers free admission on February 16 at most locations, including three in central Indiana.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services is selling raffle tickets for the capital campaign to build a new, modern facility for Columbus Animal Care Services (CACS).

FRANKLIN, Ind.— Ivy Tech Community College in Franklin will hold an Information Open House for the Johnson County Advanced Manufacturing Program (JCAMP) on February 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the 2205 McClain Drive campus.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Recycling District (JCRD) has launched a new residential composting collection service at the Johnson County Recycling Center.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College has received a $56,000 grant from the Elba L. and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation. It will support the expansion of the Branigin Engaged Learning Program, strengthening student professional development opportunities and enabling faculty to broaden department-specific outreach to area high school students.

TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. - The German Township Volunteer Fire Department and Edinburgh Fire and Rescue were among the crews that responded to the 1800 block of County Road 650N in Taylorsville early Sunday afternoon for a residential blaze.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Due to decreasing federal and state insurance reimbursement rates and coverage and the rising costs of services, Johnson Memorial Health (JMH) announced on Friday that it would be phasing out its obstetrics services and Maternity Care Center on the Franklin campus. The hospital will also take other steps to reduce costs, including staff reductions.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor Milestone Contractors, L.P., will begin preliminary work for Phase 3 of the U.S. 31 corridor improvement project in Franklin on Monday, February 9.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The Center Grove Police Department and Johnson County Sheriff’s Office investigated social media posts claiming a threat of violence had been circulating among Center Grove High School students on Thursday, February 5. Those threats were not substantiated.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - River Valley Legal Aid Pro Bono Indiana announces a Free Legal Phone Clinic for residents of their eight-county district on Tuesday, February 10, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The counties include Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, Jennings, Brown, Decatur, Rush, and Shelby.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The City of Franklin and Franklin Chamber of Commerce present the Chamber's annual meeting featuring the State of the City Address by Mayor Steve Barnett this Wednesday, February 11.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Greater Columbus Economic Development Corporation (EDC) hosts its 2026 Annual Meeting on Friday, February 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Commons in downtown Columbus.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - Ivy Tech Community College Columbus science faculty offers another free environmental nature hike this Saturday, February 7, at 10 a.m., at the Driftwood State Fishing Area, 8825 S. U.S Hwy 31, in Edinburgh.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. – A large multi-agency investigation which began in late 2024 has concluded after a 15-month effort targeting illicit narcotics, firearms, and U.S. currency.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police (ISP) troopers arrested a 43-year-old Washington County man on Wednesday on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of a minor.

COLUMBUS, Ind. -  The South Central Indiana Talent Region (SCITR) has announced the completion of its first-ever regional Arts and Culture Plan, setting a new course for creative investment and community vitality across Columbus, Edinburgh, Seymour, and North Vernon.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) reminds students and parents that scholarship applications are now open.

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - The Bargersville Fire Department (BFD) paramedics are participating in HALO (High Acuity, Low Occurrence) training alongside regional EMS partners throughout Johnson County this week.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - Edinburgh Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at a detached garage behind a house in the 1000 block of E. Center Cross Street just after 4:30 p.m. on Friday. 

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - The Town of Bargersville has announced its lineup for this year's Bargersville Parks & Recreation Summer Concert Series.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The Greenwood Fire Department and White River Township Fire Department responded to a small blaze at a house in the 2500 block of Wildfire Lane on Thursday afternoon, January 29.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - Edinburgh Fire and Rescue responded to a car fire at 11995 N. US 31, near McDonald's and Indiana Premium Outlets, on Thursday night, January 29.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Seymour and Jennings County schools will be closed on Friday, while all other school systems in south-central Indiana will start two hours late.

NINEVEH, Ind - A groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction of the new headquarters for DNR Law Enforcement, District 6, took place Thursday afternoon.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Leadership Johnson County is now accepting applications for the Youth Leadership Academy.

Plainfield, IN - For the sixth time in the past five days, an Indiana State Police (ISP) car was struck along the interstates in the Indianapolis District.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - Edinburgh Police Department K9 Batu was presented with a bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., on Wednesday, January 28.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Following the snowstorm last weekend, a few schools in south-central Indiana are still closed on Thursday, but most will reopen, with students reporting two hours late.

GREENWOOD, Ind. Update: 10 a.m.- Crash has been cleared

FRANKLIN, Ind. - A semi-truck accident on southbound I-65 at the 86.5 marker left at least one person injured, the truck badly damaged and overturned on its side, and snarled traffic for about five hours on Tuesday evening.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Things are slowly returning to normal after the snowstorm, but a lot of schools in south-central Indiana are still closed or on a two-hour delay for Wednesday.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County recently announced Carissa Long as its next executive director, effective Feb. 9.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College recently elected four new members to its board of trustees. They will contribute to the board’s efforts to shape policies, guide strategic priorities, and advance the College’s long-term vision.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - With roads still snow-covered and frigid temperatures forecast, several schools in south-central Indiana and other local organizations have announced closings on Tuesday, January 27.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for all of south-central Indiana from Monday at 7 p.m. through Tuesday at 9 a.m.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service says the Winter Storm Warning ends at 7 a.m. today. However, an Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, Jennings, Brown, Decatur, and Shelby Counties from Monday at 7 p.m. until Tuesday at 7 a.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The City of Franklin has announced that trash and recycling pick-up will be delayed one day this week.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The travel status of all south-central Indiana counties remains at the Warning (RED) level. This includes Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, Jennings, Shelby, Brown, and Decatur Counties.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - There will be more to add to the list, but some school corporations are already officially closed on Monday, January 26.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Indiana State Police (ISP) are alerting residents to stay off the roads this morning.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) was dispatched to northbound I-65 near the 90-mile marker early Saturday morning for a one-vehicle accident.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) on Friday issued a Winter Storm Warning and a Cold Weather Advisory for south-central Indiana beginning at noon on Saturday.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - According to Hoosier Energy, high demand for electricity and tight power supplies throughout the Midwest are causing a serious power supply emergency for central/southern Indiana and Illinois, including local REMC customers.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has announced that it has issued a Winter Storm Warning for a good portion of Indiana this weekend.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Ongoing improvements to U.S. Highway 31 have significantly impacted traffic patterns and affected businesses along the corridor. 

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Evergreen Indiana Consortium has welcomed the Edinburgh Wright-Hageman Public Library to its growing family of libraries throughout the state.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Johnson County Sheriff Duane Burgess says the Indiana Sheriff’s Association will again be awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies.