Johnson County News

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Community Schools (FCS) has announced that Brian Gabel has been named the district’s Chief of Police. The FCS Board of School Trustees approved the recommendation at its March 9 meeting.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - Edinburgh Fire and Rescue responded to an early Tuesday morning fire at Bo-Witt Products, 500 N. Walnut St.

COLUMBUS, 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, March 17, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bartholomew, Johnson and other South-Central Indiana counties on Wednesday Morning, March 11 until 9:45 a.m.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. -The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Wind Advisory at 8 a.m. for portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana until 5 p.m.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has issued a Tornado Watch until noon on Wednesday for south-central Indiana.

COLUMBUS/FRANKLIN, Ind.- Ivy Tech Community College continues its series of free FAFSA Filing Events during March and April to help students and families complete the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Town of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Parks and Recreation have announced that this summer's Edinburgh Firecracker Festival will celebrate America's 250th anniversary.   

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The State of Indiana and the City of Greenwood recently announced that Resmed, a global leader in sleep and breathing health technologies, is coming to the community.   

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The annual community Easter Egg Hunt in Franklin is set for Saturday, March 28, at 10 a.m. at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Johnson County Senior Services presents "Aging in Action" on Thursday, March 19, at Impact Christian Church, 2800 N. Graham Rd., in Franklin.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Arête Purpose, in downtown Franklin, is launching this month ChronicTalk - an online community for people dealing with the emotional trauma of chronic illness.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Due to more rain falling on Saturday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has extended the Flood Warnings for several rivers in south-central Indiana.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce has announced the date for the 2026 BizBash. This year's exhibition is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Garment Factory Events.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Joe Fox, a 1999 alumnus of Franklin College and current professor and chair of mathematics at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will give a public lecture at Franklin College on Tuesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. in the Branigin Room of the Napolitan Student Center.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. – UPDATE, 12:30 a.m.: The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has extended a second Flood Warning on Wednesday, March 4. The Warning is now in effect until Monday for several local rivers, including the Driftwood River

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an Areal Flood Warning for specific locations in multiple south-central Indiana counties on Wednesday morning. The Warning is in effect until 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Police Department (EPD) executed a narcotics search warrant in the 400 block of Morris Street in Edinburgh on Saturday, February 28.   

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. — For the third year, nonprofit leaders from across Johnson County will be celebrated for their dedication, service, and impact at the 2026 Glitter & Gratitude Gala on Tuesday, April 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Sycamore at Mallow Run.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Watch for most of Central, South-Central, and Southeastern Indiana from 7 p.m. on Tuesday through Wednesday at 10 a.m.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) announced Sunday that there is a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for south-central Indiana from 2 to 9 a.m. on Monday for Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, Jennings, and Brown Counties. 

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor Milestone Contractors, L.P., is set to begin Phase 3 of the six-phase corridor improvement project on U.S. 31 in Franklin.

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - The Yellow Rose Texas Barbeque Company food truck, which travels central and southern Indiana, recently announced that it will open its first brick-and-mortar location in Bargersville soon.

COLUMBUS, 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, March 3, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department responded to a fatal crash on Thursday at 7:45 a.m. A van and a tanker truck were involved in the wreck that resulted in the van driver's death. 

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Bright Beginnings Coalition and the Johnson County Public Library (JCPL) are collaborating to host the Early Care and Education Provider Fair this spring.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College's annual summer camp, CampGRIZ, offers middle and high school students entering grades 5-10 in Fall 2026 experience and insight into the value of higher education.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced Tuesday that the new signalized reduced-conflict intersection turn lanes located between Franklin Lakes Boulevard and Nineveh Street are operational.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2026 Board of Directors, including two new group members. The two newbies are Clint Sommers and Micah Weir.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Leadership Johnson County will hold a workshop, "Maximizing Your Personal Energy Window for a More Productive You," on Tuesday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to noon, at The Sycamore at Mallow Run, on Whiteland Road in Bargersville.

INDIANAPOLIS - To hold the record of Best Airport in North America for 14 years straight and 15 years overall, as the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has done once again, is no small feat.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - Edinburgh Main Street is hosting another Comprehensive Plan information meeting at the Timbergate Golf Community clubhouse this Tuesday, February 24, at 6:30 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Cummins Inc. recently announced a new $500 incentive for owners of eligible RAM 2500 and 3500 model-year 2013–2018 trucks who complete Emissions Recall 67A.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Community Schools has announced the appointment of Ryan Wagner as principal of Franklin Community High School (FCHS).

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The last couple of weeks have been very productive for the City of Franklin. Here's a brief recap.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Fire Department is seeking a chaplain to support its firefighters, paramedics, and staff.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Salvation Army of Bloomington is actively monitoring the impact of Thursday night’s tornadoes and is in communication with key community stakeholders as damage assessments continue across the region.

INDIANAPOLIS - Officials confirmed a tornado touched down in Bloomington on Thursday evening. That storm continued east through Brown, Bartholomew, and Johnson Counties.