Johnson County News

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) is tracking a weather pattern that could develop this week for south-central Indiana, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Sgt. Stephen Wheeles of the Indiana State Police (ISP) said he stopped a car traveling in the left lane of southbound I-65 in Bartholomew County last week for traveling below the speed limit and remaining in the left lane for miles 

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The public is invited to the City of Greenwood's "Unified Development Ordinance Informational Session" on Monday, June 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Greenwood City Center.

MOORESVILLE, Ind. - Shortly before 11 p.m. on Thursday, the Bargersville Fire Department was dispatched to the 5000 block of East Orchard Road near Mooresville to assist the Madison Township Fire Department at a reported apartment fire.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Discover Downtown Franklin hosts the 2026 Ethos Celebration of the Arts event in the heart of historic Downtown Franklin on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce presents "Marketing Summer School" on July 15 at the Franklin College Dietz Center, 201 S. Forsythe St., in Franklin.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) invites nonprofit professionals, grant writers, and community organizations to the next program in its Elevate Impact capacity building training series, “Grant-Ready Budgets: Telling Your Financial Story” on Wednesday, June 24, at Compass Park in Franklin.

INDIANAPOLIS - The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" for south-central Indiana for Wednesday and Thursday. It includes Bartholomew, Johnson, Jennings, Jackson, Brown, Shelby, and Decatur Counties.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that on or after Wednesday, June 10, crews will temporarily close the east approach of Mallory Parkway at U.S. 31 to complete pavement and curb installation activities. The west approach will remain open.

FRANKLIN, Ind.– Festival Country Indiana’s annual Chalk the Block event returns to downtown Franklin later this month with a special USA 250th category and a special prize for the best chalk art in that category.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - Several gunshots rang out from a parking lot across from the Our Lady of Greenwood Festival on Friday, a little before 9 p.m. Downtown Greenwood festival-goers were sent running for cover toward the school building and nearby businesses. 

EDINBURGH, Ind. - Camp Atterbury and the Indiana National Guard invite everyone to "Community Day" on Saturday, June 13, at Camp Atterbury, 3008 Old Hospital Rd., in Edinburgh.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. – River Valley Legal Aid Pro Bono Indiana presents another free Legal Aid Phone Clinic for low-income residents of its eight-county district on Tuesday, June 9, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Representatives at Discover Downtown Franklin said they were "totally blown away" by the attendance last Saturday, May 30, for the opening day of the Franklin Farmers Market and the rescheduled Strawberries on the Square event.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The City of Greenwood was recently ranked as the 26th Best Place to Live in the U.S.A. by "U.S. News and World Report."

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) is still accepting entries for the Color the County Mural program, but the deadline is fast approaching. The last day to enter is this Monday, June 8, by 4 p.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Parks and Recreation and the City of Franklin present "Cruisin' the Amp" this Saturday, June 6, from 4 to 10 p.m., at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheatre at Youngs Creek Park.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) invites the public to its Open House on Monday, June 15, from 4 to 6 p.m., to commemorate "35 Years of Giving."

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.

PARKE COUNTY, Ind. -A woman is alive and recovering from a near-drowning accident that occurred Saturday, thanks to the quick actions of several bystanders along Sugar Creek.

STATE OF INDIANA - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Hoosiers that "Free Fishing Days" opportunities are scheduled for June 6–7 and September 26.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Town of Edinburgh recently announced that it had broken ground on its new 69 kV – 12.5 kV electric distribution substation in the Edinburgh Industrial Park, at County Roads 250W and County Road 900N.

GREENWOOD, Ind. – Center Grove High School (CGHS) held the commencement ceremony for 715 students on Sunday, May 31, at 11 a.m. in the high school’s Ray Skillman Stadium.

WHITELAND, Ind. - The Whiteland Farmers Market opens this Tuesday, June 2. Enjoy food, baked goods, art, and of course, fresh fruit, vegetables, and meats from local farms.

NASHVILLE, Ind. - The Brown County Humane Society (BCHS) has announced the appointment of its first-ever Executive Director, Suzanne Jalot.

MORGAN COUNTY, Ind. - The Madison Township Fire Department was dispatched to the 13000 block of North Mann Road for a water rescue, just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - In February, the Johnson Memorial Health (JMH) Pediatrics office in Greenwood was informed that all staff and providers would be terminated and the office would officially close within six months.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin College Athletic Department is hosting multiple athletic camps this summer for elementary school, junior high, and high school children.