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• 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.

• Franklin proposes $39.5M bond issue to fund major park upgrades and Aquatic Center

  FRANKLIN, Ind. — The Franklin Common Council has introduced a new bond ordinance to fund comprehensive capital improvements for the city’s parks and recreational facilities. Building on previous investment, the funding proposal establishes a long-term financing structure to enhance public amenities across the community.

• First micro-nuclear power plant is coming to Indiana

  CRANE, Ind. - A new U.S. military initiative reports that Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Crane, about 25 miles southwest of Bloomington, will be Indiana’s first advanced Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) site, to be installed by 2028.