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• Johnson County sets early voting schedule for Fall election

  FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Election Board recently announced the early voting schedule for the 2026 General Election this autumn. It starts Tuesday, October 6, and continues through Monday, November 2.

• Franklin selects partner for $35M park expansion and Aquatic Center

  FRANKLIN, Ind. — The City of Franklin has selected The Skillman Corporation as its private partner to lead a major $35 million quality-of-life development involving two key city parks.

• Franklin Police Department secures $30K grant for bulletproof vest upgrades

  FRANKLIN, Ind. — The Franklin City Council has introduced a new budgetary ordinance to appropriate federal grant funds awarded through the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) program on Tuesday, September 8.

• Mayor Barnett pursues flood mitigation strategy for Youngs Creek

  FRANKLIN, Ind. — City of Franklin leadership is finalizing a conceptual flood mitigation and stream stabilization plan for Youngs Creek ahead of an upcoming trip to advocate for federal infrastructure support.

• Noise variance granted for delayed nighttime US 31 infrastructure work in Franklin

  FRANKLIN, Ind. — The City of Franklin Board of Public Works and Safety has approved a noise ordinance variance to allow nighttime construction along the US 31 corridor to help secure the route for winter travel.