Johnson County News

GREENWOOD, Ind.— The Greenwood Fire Department (GFD) has earned an "ISO Class 1 Public Protection Classification" (PPC) rating, placing the department among the highest-rated fire protection organizations in the country.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Town of Edinburgh is moving forward with major upgrades to its electrical infrastructure following approval of a key contract for its Industrial Park Substation project.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — AAA Hoosier Motor Club celebrated a grand opening and ribbon-cutting at its newly relocated Greenwood office on Tuesday, October 13, at 8603 S. Emerson Ave., Suite 101, in Indianapolis.

FRANKLIN, Ind. — During fall and winter, the Franklin Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to engage in hands-on art programs.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Town Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2026-14 at its Monday, October 12 meeting, formally adopting the town's 2027 budget appropriations and tax rates.

WHITELAND, Ind. - Organizers welcome residents and visitors to the Whiteland Fall Fest this Friday, October 16, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at 141 S. State Street

GREENWOOD, Ind. — Greenwood Sports Park is preparing for a busy slate of regional and national youth athletics next year following key agreement approvals by the Greenwood Parks and Recreation Board.

EDINBURGH, Ind. — The Town of Edinburgh has officially set its 2026 trick-or-treat hours for Halloween evening, October 31.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber is now accepting nominations for its annual awards to be presented at the 2027 Franklin Chamber Annual Meeting on February 11, 2027.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — Winterization efforts are nearly complete at Freedom Springs Aquatic Center following the end of the summer season.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — City leaders and local business community members will gather at the Greenwood Fieldhouse for next year's annual civic address.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Parks and Recreation Board approved a new three-year sponsorship deal with Franciscan Health during its October meeting.

FRANKLIN, Ind. — The Franklin Public Art Advisory Commission is looking to enhance downtown streetscapes with new public art installations this fall. Beginning soon, several locations will feature freshly wrapped utility boxes designed by local artists.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The Johnson County Highway Department announced that Peterman Road (County Road 400W) in White River Township will close between Smith Valley Road and Fairview Road, Monday, October 12, through Friday, October 16.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) estimates that over 58,000 Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) members may not currently comply with, or be exempt from, the HIP Work Requirements that will begin January 1, 2027.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Common Council has voted 8–0 to approve a rezoning request for a new residential development on the city’s west side.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Fire Department (GFD) and Mayor Mark W. Myers recognized citizen Amanda Schultz for her life-saving actions over the Fourth of July weekend.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – Franklin College has received the largest gift in its history, a $15 million donation from Virginia Staff Shannon, Class of 1945, to construct the Charles B. Staff Center in honor of her father, a member of the Class of 1914.

FRANKLIN, Ind. — Johnson County REMC (JCREMC) announced that applications for the fall 2026 cycle of "Operation Round-Up" are open. Nonprofits in or near the JCREMC service area can apply for grant funding up to $5,000. The deadline is October 31.

EDINBURGH, Ind. — The Edinburgh Town Council has officially approved an amendment to the Edinburgh Police Department’s vehicle-pursuit standard operating procedure, granting officers a new tactic to end high-speed chases safely.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Police Department announced Friday that the grand jury returned an indictment in a case that began 20 years ago. Chynna Dickus, 26 at the time, and her 10-year-old stepson were stabbed to death in their home in the Branigin Woods neighborhood in Franklin on July 24, 2006.

EDINBURGH, Ind. — At its Monday, September 28 meeting, the Edinburgh Town Council took formal action to prepare for the completion of the Timbergate subdivision.

WHITELAND, Ind. - The Town of Whiteland invites residents to participate in a "Community Clean Up Day" this Saturday, October 10, from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will take place on Elm Street, east of the Whiteland Fire Department, at 141 S. State St.

EDINBURGH, Ind. — The Town of Edinburgh took its first step toward finalizing its annual financial plan during the Town Council meeting on Monday, September 28.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — City officials and local homebuilders gathered Monday evening as the Greenwood Advisory Plan Commission conducted a state-mandated public hearing regarding Indiana House Enrolled Act 1001.

EDINBURGH, Ind. — Public safety equipment and municipal fleet needs were key topics at the September 28 Edinburgh Town Council meeting, resulting in a vehicle purchase approval and an inter-agency police car donation.

INDIANAPOLIS - Late Tuesday, September 29, Indiana State Police (ISP) Detectives and Crash Reconstructionists continued investigating an earlier crash involving a school bus and an ISP pickup truck.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Advisory Plan Commission voted 7–1 to issue a favorable recommendation for a zone map change that clears the way for a new residential development on the city’s south side.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The City of Franklin is conducting a Downtown Parking Study to better understand the functions of the parking system, identify ways to improve it, and develop recommendations that support downtown businesses, residents, employees, visitors, and future growth.

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana State Police (ISP) troopers are investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus and an ISP pickup truck on I-465 northbound, north of Washington Street, on the east side of Indianapolis.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Advisory Plan Commission unanimously approved a landscape waiver request for a 20-acre industrial site at its Monday night meeting on September 28.