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The social media accounts linked to from Daily Journal are: • Facebook • Instagram • TikTok • YouTube • Email • X Besides social media accounts, dailyjournal has populated their site with: • Subscribe to the Daily Journal online for $11/month • ‘Why Jonathon?’ Mother searching for answers on son’s shooting death - Daily Journal • Unique project brings GMS, Westwood Elementary together - Daily Journal • Artcraft Theatre opens again to public - Daily Journal • More Myers: Incumbent Greenwood mayor defeats challenger Hubbard • dailyjournal.net • Incumbents get nod for Bargersville town council • Whiteland Council Ward 2 seat tied, Brown wins Ward 1 - Daily Journal • Foster claims Greenwood judge bench - Daily Journal • Greenwood council ballot takes shape for fall - Daily Journal • Doyle wins Bargersville clerk-treasurer primary • Taylor, Shuck win spots on Franklin City Council • Voter turnout lags during Johnson County primary - Daily Journal • Former Whiteland star Hill now standing out for Trine • Center Grove production of ‘Trap’ starts Thursday • Planning under way for 2024 eclipse festival • Slow start: Few voters turn up on first day of early voting • Trainings give poll workers tools for free, fair elections • Local lawmakers discuss progress as session enters final days • Center Grove wins, records fall at county track and field meet • Franklin girls tennis sweeps 10th-ranked Center Grove • Whiteland’s Parrish excels at pole vault, relay • Both in state’s top 10, Grizzly Cubs and Trojans set to renew rivalry - Daily Journal • Center Grove baseball rolls past Greenwood • Culbertson leading the way for top-ranked Center Grove • New Era: Demolition of old Ford dealership underway in Franklin • Iconic Greenwood drive-in The Suds reopens April 15 • Artcraft Theatre closed until at least April 16 to fix storm damage • Johnson County agencies, organizations, volunteers team up after tornado • Franklin council candidates share visions for growth, housing, city’s future • Two vie for clerk-treasurer, Bargersville’s top financial office • Pet project: Greenwood girl seeking donations to help animals for her birthday • IHSAA enrollment proposal could bring big changes • Former Center Grove pitcher faring well at IWU • Greenwood baseball holds off GCA in county opener • Franklin baseball rallies past Indian Creek • Franklin softball tops Edinburgh in opener • Indian Creek softball earns victory at Greenwood • Sawa now a fixture behind the plate for Center Grove • Severe storm risk in Johnson County upgraded for Wednesday • Donation sites set up to help tornado victims • ‘Whiteland will be stronger’: Lt. Governor tours tornado damage • ‘We’re a tough town, we’re a small town:’ Whiteland will recover, officials say • The Warrior Way: Clark-Pleasant volunteers spend day off cleaning debris • Church opens up relief center for tornado victims • Classy home: Johnson County natives returning to live in converted schoolhouse • Journey of discovery: Summer program aimed at teens with autism • Four with county ties selected for Indiana Football Hall of Fame • Greenwood pole vaulter Luttrell aiming even higher • JCPL adding Exploration Walk to Clark Pleasant branch • Edinburgh softball falls at Columbus East • Center Grove softball tops Whiteland in opener • Collection conquerer: Museum curator relishes challenges of new role • Banta facility in need of board members, faces uncertain future • Boys volleyball might soon be a sanctioned sport in Indiana • Johnson County CIT changing way police respond to mental health calls • Whiteland, Greenwood students win awards in Jazz State Finals • Making her mark: Jackson making her mark for Lipscomb women’s track and field • Community helps Franklin family struggling with cancer diagnosis get new home • Baseball season preview • Possibilities: Home Re-Imagined moves up to bigger shop on Jefferson Street • Symbol of hope: Franciscan Health creates memorial for work during pandemic • Armed civilian who stopped Greenwood mall gunman named Citizen of the Year • Indian Creek eager to break in new softball facility • Franklin volleyball rallies to defeat Center Grove • County voting equipment passes test ahead of May primary • UIndy hires first female president of color • Make it great: Greenwood library debuts maker residency program in April • Culinary student heads to nationals, Central Nine team claims third at state • Girls tennis season preview • Launching futures: Greenwood aeronautical center, courses open door for future careers • DOWN THE MIDDLE • ‘Hillbilly heaven:’ Edinburgh thrift store expands to Franklin • The write stuff: Greenwood veteran now focuses on poetry, prose • Softball season preview • GMS ‘Reality Store’ teaches students about careers, budgeting • Indian Creek dance team, Center Grove choirs claim titles • Greenwood Education Foundation’s new bus a vehicle for change • Doggone kind: Leadership group lends help to unique doggy daycare • Storm season: Local officials urge preparedness for tornadoes, storms • Night of their lives: Church throws prom for special needs community • Greenwood schools English learning program expands for growing need • Utterback, Vermont open NCAA play at UConn • Boys swimming and diving: All-County team • Girls track and field season preview • Boys track and field season preview • Indian Creek boys basketball falls in tight regional battle • Girls basketball: All-County team • Wingler seeks record season in both shot put, discus • Johnson County Bicentennial kicks off with community gathering • Aspire honors woman, local business for supporting women • Mentored by coaching legends, Franklin’s Hass became one himself • Tax break OK’d for Franklin’s I-65 South Commerce Park • Franklin Chamber unveils renovation, shares plans for foundation • Johnson County I-69 work set to finish this year • Indian Creek boys basketball continues unlikely tourney run • Divine duvet: Mount Olive group sews massive quilt of ‘The Last Supper' • THE NEXT STEPS • Greenwood community comes together at mayor’s prayer breakfast • Buzzer-beater stuns Center Grove boys basketball • GCA boys basketball falls in sectional final • Whiteland boys basketball beaten by Columbus North • Party on: County to kick off bicentennial year with special event • Whiteland boys basketball edges Shelbyville • Center Grove boys basketball routs Bloomington South • Wrestling: All-County team • Center Grove dancers win solo state titles, team heads to nationals • Myers touts Greenwood’s progress, upcoming projects during State of the City • Aged to perfection: Longtime southside resident celebrates 104th birthday • Ex-Trojan sprinter Yeast looking forward to Louisville's outdoor season • Center Grove boys basketball edges Greenwood in sectional opener • GCA boys basketball survives OT affair with Tindley • Franklin boys basketball comes up short at Columbus North • Trafalgar Officer Moody talks about recovery journey after critical accident • Greenwood High School relaunches Hall of Fame Award, seeks nominees • Smart start: Greenwood doctor’s office distributes books to young patients • Antilogy restaurant aims for best for both worlds • Greenwood community band seeks new home for music library, workspace • Center Grove boys swimming finishes 11th at state meet • Girls swimming and diving: All-County team • A hero returns: Korean War veteran to finally receive burial in Greenwood • Whiteland FFA delivers appreciation baskets to local fire stations • Mystery solved: Grave of Revolutionary War veteran tracked down in Nineveh - Daily Journal • Whiteland council to consider code change allowing backyard chickens • Local representative’s bill could improve wait times for meat processing • Creekside students pack up love in Blessing Bags - Daily Journal • Boys swimming and diving sectional preview • One of last living alumni remembers Franklin’s all-Black school • Annee’s offseason work paying dividends for Center Grove • Clark-Pleasant unveils designs for first high school project phase • ‘Well-oiled machine’: Benefits evident under unified court services department • Roy’s unrelenting effort an underappreciated key for Whiteland • Center Grove student sharing experience with severe burn to raise awareness • Prusiecki’s diving repeat helps Center Grove girls finish ninth at state • Center Grove girls basketball downs Franklin in OT • Indian Creek girls basketball wins first regional title • Grappling with grief: Programs help children process death of a parent • Edinburgh community remembers longtime school secretary • Brunson enjoys her role for high-scoring Wabash Valley • Nineveh couple donates time to digitize historic documents • It’s go time: Municipal ballots set for May 2 primary • Greenwood, Franklin announce summer concerts • Franklin girls basketball rolls to sectional crown • Center Grove girls basketball wins sectional title - Daily Journal • Center Grove girls win sectional swimming and diving title • Center Grove wrestlers win regional title • Center Grove girls basketball moves into sectional final • Franklin girls basketball eliminates Whiteland • Cub Academy faces growing waitlist, lacks space to expand • Grant program brings bikes to Franklin’s middle school • Former clerk Misiniec remembered for dedication, positivity • Johnson County museum to host talk on Ray Crowe, Crispus Attucks • Posh partners: Franklin Jewelers, Coffeehouse Five work together on free event • Whiteland boys basketball wins at Indian Creek • Steele looks forward to suiting up for UCLA • Center Grove girls basketball knocks Greenwood out of tourney • Franklin girls basketball survives first-round test • Growing tradition: New owners carrying on legacy at the Apple Works • Frigid fun: Polar Plunge raises money to support Special Olympics - Daily Journal • He's back: Hamner working to place office among the best again • Local middle schoolers lag in enrollment to 21st-Century Scholarship program • Contested races begin to take shape for May primary • Upstream Prevention trainings teach public on how to respond to overdoses • Leaving a legacy: Franklin minister retiring after compassionate career • Indian Creek student gets new lease on life with donated car • Driving assistance: Program returns to give rides to cancer patients • New Clark-Pleasant assistant supt. eager to expand opportunities in schools • Greenwood business Hoosier Academic Coaching helps students get into college • Twin Peaks to open Greenwood location in March • Ivy Tech Franklin to add high school manufacturing lab • Southside family picking up pieces after devastating fire • Mike Beas: Little about latest IHSAA realignment makes sense • Center Grove dominates wrestling sectional • Whiteland girls, boys basketball defeated at Mooresville • Dowling again a center of attention for Ravens • Ryan O’Leary: Let’s level out the playing field • Center Grove girls basketball wins at Greenwood • Klem remains an anchor for Franklin girls basketball • Center Grove’s Stits hopes to finish among state’s best • Franklin boys basketball tops Whiteland with OT buzzer-beater • Curiouser and curiouser: Cocktail experience brings visitors into ‘Wonderland' • Building a following: Artist uses fabric collage for unique works • Creative spirit: Boutique showcases area’s unique vendors • New 24-hour indoor pickleball court open in Franklin - Daily Journal • Wilson making an impact for Denver women’s basketball • Franklin girls basketball rolls at Seymour • Balancing act: Center Grove looking for 13th consecutive win • New Whiteland teen grows pet supplies donations in 5th year • Tropical time: Garfield Park Conservatory brings rainforest to Indiana • After delays, ground broken on Central Nine expansion • Together again: McCorkle brothers enjoying expanded role for Wabash College • Freshman swimmers look to lead Franklin’s resurgence • Local schools embrace diversifying student population • Northwood student raising funds to pay off school lunch debt • Local lawmakers discuss priorities, workforce, budget at chamber event • Center Grove boys win county basketball title • Center Grove, Franklin to meet for county boys basketball title • Spellman a factor in post for Center Grove boys • Franklin College to focus on justice, service on MLK Day • Trafalgar teen finds success at Oklahoma State following accident • Johnson County Sheriff pushing for more applicants amid staffing shortages • Center Grove students have idea to fix potholes • Greenwood boys basketball edges Edinburgh in county clash • Franklin boys basketball advances past GCA • Strife over trees, communication plagues Yandes Street project • Indian Creek boys basketball hitting stride after a rough start • McCarty wins Miss Congeniality at State Fair pageant • Trafalgar Fire Department moves from all volunteer to part-time paid crews • New cadet program in the works at Edinburgh Fire Department • Short-term rentals trend upward in Franklin, Greenwood • Greenwood lifts stop work order for Red Carpet Inn after inspection • Johnson County graduation rates clear state average • 148 Ministries uses new facility to increase outreach • Greenwood officials inspect Red Carpet Inn, owner files counterclaim • Trafalgar business helps veteran, volunteer firefighter with new furnace • Municipal elections kick off as 10 file for local offices • First babies of New Year arrive in Johnson County • Haunting houses: Greenwood artist captures eerie beauty of historic buildings • Cure for the cold: Soup and wine weekends return to Mallow Run • Whiteland girls, Greenwood boys win during basketball twinbill • Center Grove boys basketball squeaks past Carmel • Center Grove seniors making most of final wrestling season • Whiteland’s senior core fuels wrestling success • Cake, sweets shop opens in New Whiteland • Bicentennial blast: Multiple bicentennial celebrations for 2023 • Willoughby back from injury, now starring for Manchester • One of Chicago’s top barbers opens shop in Bargersville • Fleetwood’s versatility, confidence help power Indian Creek • Top 10 Johnson County sports stories of 2022 • 2022 Year in Review • Violence, contentious issues, growth drove Johnson County news in 2022 • Community rallies behind Greenwood families affected by house fire days before Christmas • Bargersville Senior Center safe, but change could be coming • Toon cool: Whiteland resident digs deep into cartoon history • Lifelong love: Franklin couple celebrates 75th anniversary • Gift exchange: Franklin natives create website connecting nonprofits, donors • Home bakery moves up to brick-and-mortar in Trafalgar • Franklin Police social worker, therapy K-9 program sees results • Center Grove swimmers thinking big this winter • Franklin College men’s basketball edges Transylvania • Whiteland girls basketball making steady progress under Kirkhoff • Full stream ahead for Franklin breaststroker Lacy • Schmitz lighting it up for undefeated Center Grove • Football: All-County offense • Claus with a cause: Needham man plays Santa to help community - Daily Journal • Johnson County coordinator recognized with statewide award • Every Kid Eats initiative aims to pay off school lunch debt • Training tests knowledge gained from Greenwood mall shooting • Local firefighter offers holiday safety tips • Union Elementary to name media center for longtime teacher • Sushi school: Southside shop teaches Japanese cooking essentials • Football: All-County defense • Franklin senior Jochim playing a major role this season • Bischoff enjoying breakout sophomore season at Ball State • Greenwood student dreams of building rollercoasters • Trojans girls, boys swimming squads pick up championships • Third-ranked Trojans dominate county meet • Center Grove boys basketball routs Whiteland • Good Cheer Fund volunteers deliver 900 food baskets • Shop with a Cop makes Christmas merry for local children • I-69 open to Johnson County, local project leg 85% complete • Ryan O’Leary: NIL rules have opened doors for some, but not all • United Way Christmas Angels bring joy to families in need • Local business owners, employees receive state honor for hospitality • Tree-mendous: Museum showcases creative decorations in Dec-A-Tree • Family pride driving Braves’ Dennis to excel • Red Kettle campaign off to slower start from last year • Greenwood Public Library's $4M renovation nearly complete • Trafalgar BZA throws out council member’s alleged zoning violation • Indian Creek girls basketball defeats Whiteland • Trojans’ LaRocca fueled by postseason disappointment • Passion for drones brings Franklin company national success • Johnson County students named Lilly Scholars • Youth coalition plans free movie to encourage safe choices • Slow start: Good Cheer Fund donations lagging previous year tallies • Trafalgar council member called “hypocrite,” accused of violating town codes • Thompson continues to excel at Bentley • Franklin basketball teams sweep Greenwood • Safe space: Senior day center offers companionship, compassion • Whiteland resident caps championship season on Lucas Oil series • Lifeline: Mental health officials spread word of new 988 crisis line • Boys soccer: All-County team • Greenwood woman to represent Indiana in international pageant • You could win! Enter our Christmas light contest by Thursday • Edinburgh girls basketball edges GCA • All-County team: Girls soccer • Franklin church offering free potatoes Saturday • Mall event gives children of all abilities moment with Santa • Giving tree helps Indian Creek families at Christmas • Megan’s Fund in 17th year of helping kids at Christmas • GALLERY: Franklin Holiday Lighting switches on Christmas spirit • Kelsay Farms invites people to come out for Holiday Stroll • Boys cross country: All-County team • Girls cross country: All-County team • Volleyball: All-County team • How to help Johnson County nonprofits this holiday season • ‘Seniors Still Believe’ trees give Johnson County seniors heart for holidays • Merry and bright: Communities celebrate season with holiday events • ‘We are dreamers:’ Two couples open tree farm, community space in Trafalgar • GALLERY: People pack Jim Rhoades Hog Roast, raise money to fight hunger • Big Brothers Big Sisters in dire need of Johnson County mentors • GMS ready to host, compete in FIRST Robotics competition • Former Center Grove coach earns national honor • Locals to compete at world axe throwing championships • Indian Creek boys, Whiteland girls swimmers win • Franklin girls, Center Grove boys basketball win • Franklin College entrepreneurship class tests skills with pitch night • Whiteland students collect items for homeless • Red Carpet Inn fails to comply with city order to vacate, make repairs • Indiana first responders learn fire investigation science at Whiteland training • Giving a lift: UpLift Johnson County aims to fill gaps in serving the needy • Franklin Lions Club seeks help to give gift of sight • Folktale, Greenwood Pride kick off holiday season with tree lighting • It’s a tradition: Shoppers descend on Franklin, Greenwood for Small Business Saturday • Jim Rhoades Hog Roast organizers carrying on tradition Dec. 1 • Schools use competition to drive Good Cheer donations • Motivated to do more: Local company emphasizes Good Cheer Fund • Local officials detail winter weather plans, offer tips • Sew special: Franklin resident makes over 250 blankets for hospice patients • Opening notes: Franklin College debuts jazz group • County residents key part of annual Festival of Carols • Center Grove boys basketball tops Greenwood in opener • Whiteland football drops thriller to Valparaiso in 5A state final • Center Grove football wins third straight state championship • Franklin boys, Indian Creek girls force twinbill split • Oscars of teaching: Grassy Creek math teacher wins national award • Oscars of teaching: Grassy Creek math teacher wins national award - Daily Journal • Community invited to free drive-through Thanksgiving banquet • Boys swimming and diving preview • Immersive experience: Franklin student first to get France scholarship • Hot Johnson County housing market cools down • Greenwood boys basketball preview • Indian Creek girls basketball wins county crown • Journey of love: Adoption brought Greenwood family together - Daily Journal • Center Grove teachers asked to ‘act like grown people’ at contentious meeting • Local lawmakers preview upcoming budget session, issues at Aspire event • Whiteland football reaches first state title game • Roncalli football loses semistate in OT • Center Grove football routs Cathedral in semistate • Franciscan Health doctor leads key study of pesticides in pregnant women • Bright enjoying solid junior season for Center Grove • Indian Creek, Center Grove girls advance to county final • Sharing their pain: Event planned for survivors of suicide loss • Experts share tips to deal with active shooters at Aspire program • Clark Pleasant library hosts environmental racism lecture • Folktale, Greenwood Pride partner for Old Town Christmas celebration • Franklin boys basketball preview • GCA boys basketball preview • Whiteland girls basketball rolls at Edinburgh • Indian Creek girls basketball knocks off Franklin • Center Grove boys basketball preview • Red Carpet Inn owner, employees escorted from raucous meeting • Community Health event connects Black students and doctors • VASIA collecting holiday items for clients • Indian Creek boys basketball preview • Edinburgh boys basketball preview • Whiteland boys basketball preview • Wrestling season preview • Greenwood students, volunteers help seniors prepare for winter • Local families pick out coats during Operation Bundle Up • Roncalli football knocks off No. 1 New Palestine • Center Grove football outlasts Warren Central • Navy veteran receives surprise service dog through Greenwood group • Versatile, experienced defense powers Whiteland • 'Just another High School Play' hits Greenwood High School’s stage • Imagination Library now open to all kids in Johnson County • Greenwood girls basketball wins at New Palestine • Franklin girls basketball loses to No. 5 HSE • Boys tennis: All-County team • Incumbents keep seats, Robinson wins big in hotly contested Center Grove race • Newcomer, two incumbents snag seats on Clark-Pleasant school board • Metzger, Shaffer claim spots on Greenwood school board • Walker secures reelection for Indiana Senate District 41 • Mayfield reelected to Indiana House District 60 • Incumbent retains Franklin school board spot • White River Township trustee wins fourth term • Pence projected to win Sixth District race • Johnson County voters say they trust the election process • Ruppert enjoying strong debut season for Wabash football • Utterback looks to lead Vermont women’s basketball to next level • Shared building offers home for ‘bursting at the seams’ health department • Coroner’s Office: Shared space would bring all the pieces together • Plans underway for combined Johnson County health department, coroner’s office • Bargersville fire cadet program gives local students first-hand experience • Greenwood officials say policies were updated after 2016 tasing incident • ‘Fighting for Charlie:’ Mother speaks out following Greenwood police tasing lawsuit • Johnson County’s economic outlook remains strong, but wages lacking • Crunch time: Peanut brittle sale helps church serve community • Center Grove candidates discuss school growth, teacher protests during forum • Sweet memories: Apple Works baker looks back at long career • GALLERY: Trick-or-treaters descend on downtown Franklin • Compassionate care: JMH nurse honored for her dedication • Econ lessons come to life at Whiteland's high school • Girls swimming and diving season preview • Franklin College football edged by No. 22 Lions • Whiteland football blanks Franklin to win sectional • Center Grove football rolls to sectional title • Greenwood girls basketball holds on to win opener • Franklin girls basketball wins at Mt. Vernon • Girls golf: All-County team • Center Grove girls basketball wins at Franklin Central • Whiteland girls basketball drops season opener • Franklin girls basketball season preview • Expanded early voting prompts rush to the polls in Johnson County • Scarecrow Madness celebrates another year of success • Health officials, doctors work to raise lagging child vaccination rates • More coats needed for Operation Bundle Up • Whiteland girls basketball preview • Center Grove boys finish third at state cross country • Franklin football survives at Terre Haute South • Whiteland football dominates sectional opener • Center Grove football edges Franklin Central • GCA boys soccer loses in state championship • Franklin couple raises money for St. Jude with decked-out Halloween house • Theater group turns Hitchcock films into ’40s style radio show • JMH Athletic Annex at Franklin College offers new fitness spaces for students - Daily Journal • Edinburgh girls basketball preview • Senior safeties strengthen Grizzly Cub defense • Trojans hope familiarity, experience will lead to better results • School board, White River Trustee races among top local spenders, campaign filings show • Ghosts of Franklin’s past still said to haunt attractions • Center Grove teachers call for retention measures after record resignation year • Halting hunger: Grant to help food pantry meet unprecedented need • Indian Creek girls basketball season preview • Candidates, voters discuss issues facing Johnson County in reverse forum • Greenwood girls basketball preview • Greenwood Christian girls basketball preview • GCA boys soccer advances to state title match • Center Grove girls soccer nipped by Carmel at semistate • Center Grove volleyball falls in regional semifinal • Edinburgh volleyball falls in regional final • Locals advance to state cross country meet • Edinburgh football eliminated by Knightstown • Greenwood football blanked by Martinsville • GCA boys soccer engineers remarkable turnaround • Slice of heaven: New Bargersville pizzeria focuses on tastes of southern Italy • Governor talks economic development, business at Aspire luncheon • Ryan O’Leary: Time is undefeated; parents are not • Greenwood native Hegwood stepping up for UIndy volleyball • Greenwood High School students plan suicide prevention awareness walk • New Northeast Park trail adds to Greenwood’s walkability • Whiteland grad competes on ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ cooking competition • Center Grove girls soccer wins regional crown • GCA boys soccer wins first regional crown • Franklin volleyball drops sectional final in five sets • Center Grove football stunned by late Cathedral rally • Whiteland football pulls away from Greenwood • Center Grove boys tennis rolls on to state semis • Trey Hollingsworth discusses last term in office, rumors about future • Coaching career nearing its end for Greenwood’s Campbell • Franklin volleyball advances; Whiteland eliminated • Center Grove girls soccer tops Roncalli in OT • Center Grove boys soccer eliminated in regional semi • Wall of hope: Downtown Franklin mural focused on mental health awareness • Permanent fixtures to make Franklin’s Holiday Lighting more sustainable • Center Grove volleyball peaking at ideal time • GCA’s Winn has made significant strides • Honoring axe-cellence: Fire prevention volunteer awarded Sagamore of the Wabash • Six candidates up for White River Township Board • Center Grove grad Jean playing his best golf yet • Incumbent Republican Greg Pence says inflation is top issue facing 6th District • Democrat Cinde Wirth says upholding democracy top issue in 6th District race • Heartland hub: Indie film festival returns to Artcraft Theatre • Incumbent Walker still sees work to do in District 41 • Democratic challenger wants to bring change to District 41 • Five vying for three seats on Pleasant Township Board • Part Four: Final two Center Grove School Board candidates share why they’re running • Part Three: Two Center Grove School Board candidates talk ideas • Center Grove girls soccer rolls to sectional title • Center Grove boys tennis wins semistate handily • Franklin boys soccer falls in sectional final • Center Grove football rolls at Lawrence North • Franklin football pulls away from Greenwood • Central Nine automotive teacher honored for dedication, innovation • Local officials discuss projects, economic development at chamber luncheon • Bravehearts - Cancer Awareness Special Section (Oct. 6, 2022) - Daily Journal • Sibling bond helped southside residents get through breast cancer • Part Two: Center Grove School Board candidates share why they’re running • First two of eight Center Grove School Board candidates share ideas • Center Grove girls soccer shuts out Bloomington North • Thomeson’s position switch aiding Center Grove football • Center Grove boys soccer dominates sectional opener • Franklin boys soccer routs Whiteland in sectional semi • Center Grove boys tennis wins regional title • ‘It’s unrecognizable:’ Bargersville firefighter shares experience responding to Hurricane Ian • Center Grove girls soccer blanks Bloomington South • Whiteland girls soccer falls to Roncalli • Four seek two seats on Greenwood School Board • Franklin woman keeps faith amid life-long fight with cancer • Miller, Roberts playing final season at Rose-Hulman • White River Township Trustee candidates share goals for office • Three seek two Clark-Pleasant School Board seats for Clark Township • Two running for FUN Township’s Needham seat • Two vying for FUN Township’s Union seat • Aspire Johnson County holds first woman leader award ceremony • Raising her voice: Greenwood cancer survivor shares story in Washington • Franklin girls, Center Grove boys win county cross country titles • Center Grove girls golf ties for second at state; Ray sixth • Franklin football tops Plainfield at home • Whiteland football routs Mooresville • Greenwood officials serve notice to forcibly close Red Carpet Inn • PFAS firefighting foam removed from Johnson County fire departments • Two seek FUN Township Board’s Franklin seat • Four vie for Clark-Pleasant School Board Pleasant Township seat • In Mid-State football, chaos reigns • Center Grove volleyball wins county tournament • Center Grove wins boys tennis sectional • Moving around: Shift in Franklin school boundaries have varying effects • Greenwood library panel event to prepare parents for active shooter events • Center Grove, Franklin tennis move into sectional final • Greenwood volleyball sweeps Indian Creek to advance • Franklin hosts ‘Wednesday Night Lights’ Unified football game • Nova Rex offers free documentary screening • Family uses experience with addiction to plan Franklin’s first Recovery Fair • Union Elementary School to expand in future • Gill a key piece of Whiteland’s improvement this season • Price scores a spot on ‘23 World Games swim team • Officials give updates on local road projects • With trips postponed, Franklin leaders maintain Kuji, Japan sister city relationship • Hammill now filling a larger role for Wisconsin volleyball • Changing lives, developing careers: Central Nine celebrates 50 years of adult education • Time travelers: Couple recreates 1922 trip from Trafalgar to California • Harvest Walk planned to fight community hunger • Center Grove girls golf wins regional; Ray advances • Center Grove football wins homecoming shootout • Greenwood Christian football wins at Edinburgh • Growth potential: Garden club teaches Northwood students about nature • Flight of hope: Bargersville resident hopes work with butterflies sets example • Edinburgh PD’s first K-9 on patrol, second K-9 in training • Indian Creek girls cross country blazing new trails • Franklin’s Clark realizes gold-medal dreams • Endress+Hauser opens innovation studio for teachers, students • Bargersville Police add K-9, outfit Tesla for K-9 police work • Johnson County districts plan to add SROs • Southern Comfort owners move on, start business in Franklin • Concerns about Red Carpet Inn mount following death of manager • Central Nine 50: Career center grew in size and scope in last half-century • Center Grove wins girls golf sectional • Parsetich leading the way for Center Grove golf • Franklin College football overpowered by Trine • Greenwood football falls to Plainfield • Center Grove football shuts out North Central • Ag-straordinary: Students flock to fairgrounds for annual Ag Days • Cherry continues to make strides for Center Grove football • Greenwood girls soccer wins at GCA • United Way kicks off annual campaign with day of service • Young a mainstay in Grace College golf lineup • Troubling picture: Mental health event reveals county’s struggles • Strong defense paves way for Franklin boys soccer • Scared silly: Scarecrow Madness back to show off creativity, support local causes • Mentors guide Franklin First Scholars on the journey to college • Cycling out cancer: Greenwood man biking 1,000 miles, fundraising for pediatric cancer research • Whiteland boys soccer defeats GCA • Shingleton applying final touches to GCA volleyball career • Disrupted plans may end up working in Shepherd’s favor • No. 1 Whiteland football blanks No. 4 Franklin • Center Grove football rallies past Ben Davis • Roncalli football runs past Columbus North • Franklin boys soccer wins at Whiteland • JCPL showcases world cultures with Johnson County angle at event • Whiteland girls soccer edges Franklin • The road ahead: As I-69 progresses, impacts on businesses vary • Greenwood Middle School project teaches students about the dangers of domestic violence • Gaining momentum: Franklin youth running program picks up speed in second year • ‘A little bit of hope’ Johnson County college graduates react to loan forgiveness • Party of the century: Artcraft Theatre celebrates 100 years with gala, street party • Greenwood bus stop shooting victim was turning his life around • Southside Indy man, World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday • Cinematic story: Museum exhibit reveals 100-year history of Artcraft Theatre • Brother knows best: Local band Brother O’ Brother blazes new territory • Whiteland boys soccer overpowers Greenwood • Wert directing traffic for Center Grove girls • Center Grove football defeated in overtime • Whiteland football shuts down Decatur Central • Franklin football routs Perry Meridian • Indian Creek football embracing spread offense under Gillin • Franklin volleyball knocks off Center Grove • Center Grove girls soccer routs Franklin • Cadet teaching program takes off at Indian Creek • Johnson Memorial Health partners with Mayo Clinic to improve patient care • Franklin’s Buening shows knack for scoring • Center Grove school security at the push of a button • Franklin College football: Season preview • ‘Naloxone saved my life’ Johnson County group installs NaloxBoxes at 14 locations • Indian Creek introduces boys and girls soccer • Goodbye Kiss: Edinburgh residents remember famed ‘kissing tree’ • Year-round Halloween store Greenwood Happy Haunts opens • Cafe, watch company among new businesses in Old Town Greenwood • Greenwood Christian football dominates home debut • Center Grove football rallies to top Carmel • Franklin football edges Mt. Vernon • Indian Creek football holds off Greenwood • Uncertain future: Indy teen faces tough fight against epilepsy • Bargersville Flea Market site could get new life • Greenwood volleyball sweeps Indian Creek • Indian Creek, Greenwood set for annual rivalry game • Center Grove girls golf wins county tournament • National Guard engineers train using explosives at Camp Atterbury • Locals plan 12 condo units in downtown Franklin • Johnson heading home to coach Franklin College women • Franklin volleyball taking more balanced approach • Franklin Study Connection program seeks life-changing tutors • Federal officials, local experts say cybercrime is on the rise • Clark-Pleasant Punjabi class offers challenge, heritage connection for students • Construction on $10M Greenwood sports park underway • Campbell set to steer Greenwood through uncertain future • Whiteland football wins at Columbus East • Greenwood football tops Seymour in opener • Center Grove football defeats Warren Central • Greenwood’s 148 Ministries uses new space to grow impact • Center Grove may need to widen search for football opponents • Whiteland volleyball outlasts GCA in five • ‘A plan is the answer:’ Fewer Johnson County students going to college • Whiteland football: Season preview • Greenwood girls soccer tops Franklin in shootout • Franklin volleyball sweeps Greenwood • Roncalli football: Season preview • Greenwood theater group brings backwoods fairy tales to IndyFringe • Center Grove girls soccer routs Columbus North • Franklin football: Season preview • With Duke Energy seed money, Johnson County Community Foundation starts mental health fund • Franklin’s B2S Life Sciences creates software to aid medicine development • Edinburgh’s original Curly Dog to re-debut Monday • Whiteland family takes over Rascal’s Fun Zone operations • Indian Creek football: Season preview • Center Grove football: Season preview • Greenwood football: Season preview • Local Indiana Task Force 1 members detail experiences in Kentucky • Edinburgh football: Season preview • JCPL Foundation has 20% to go for Clark Pleasant upgrades • Open jobs across Johnson County cause ripple effect for schools • Boys soccer: Season preview • Girls soccer: Season preview • Breaking free: Circles program provides support, resources to escape poverty • Volleyball: Season preview • Circus bringing daredevils, big cats and other performers to New Whiteland • Knuckle Sandwich to reopen this fall in Bargersville • Greenwood Fieldhouse mural pays homage to past athletes • Boys tennis: Season preview • New Greenwood crosswalks make safer path to school • Prince’s Lakes police add safety cameras at town entrances • Residents support nonprofits through Dancing with the Johnson County Stars • Girls cross country: Season preview • Boys cross country: Season preview • Johnson County firearm trainers see increased interest after Greenwood mall shooting • Greenwood’s Fischer about to start 50th year as voice of Hoosiers • Overdose deaths to be memorialized during Edinburgh event • Girls golf: Season preview • Franklin resident celebrates new lease on life at Transplant Games • Walking tall: Greenwood mall walkers step up to help 99-year-old friend • Greenwood neighbors help reunite parrot with owner after 15 days • Indian Creek grad Wise has found new lane as a coach • GRUB HUB: Indiana State Fair serves up all new food creations • Former Whiteland three-sport athlete now an orthopedic surgeon • Illuminating art installation to be unveiled this fall in Franklin • GALLERY: First day of school at Grassy Creek Elementary School • Franklin’s Axsom navigating ups, downs as USAC sprint rookie • United Way of Johnson County Fast Tracks students to good school year • Center Grove graduate Krejsa finishes seventh at nationals • Hundreds gather to raise funds for Greenwood mall shooting victims • Greenwood mall shooting victims, armed bystander honored at vigil • Whiteland’s Wray to test sprinting skills on national stage • Despite progress, fight for gender equity in sports continues • LUME-inous: Museum immerses guests in French paintings • Wonder wall: Community invited to help paint Edinburgh mural • Community pools money for record auction sale benefiting Trafalgar teen • Johnson County 4-H & Agricultural Fair 2022 • Fair-ly impressive: 4-Hers celebrate 10 years of learning, fun • Beloved traditions, new events set for Johnson County fair • Swim transfers in Indiana a by-product of unique school-club relationship • Rock of ages: GlamëricA to headline Daily Journal Street Party • Local florists push through flower shortage amid event boom • Throwback Thursday: Gray’s love of softball now means coaching • Kawamoto twins to host pickleball tournament in Greenwood • Johnson Memorial Health, Ivy Tech team up to address nursing shortage • A look inside Amazon’s Greenwood mini-fulfillment center • Summer football scrimmages invaluable for coaches, players • Johnson County schools learn from mass shootings to keep students safe • Whiteland players take field together for final time • Whiteland resident escapes addiction, opens new business • Franklin powerlifters to compete on world stages • Local restaurant owners feeling the pressure of inflation • Throwback Thursday: One-time Center Grove QB Luallen says being a dad his favorite role • Garden camp teaches Johnson County kids about food, agriculture • Roncalli named national champion by MaxPreps • National lifeguard shortage impacts pools in Johnson County • Gillespie’s approach for Whiteland tennis differs slightly from others • Long course swimming sharpens different skills • Greenwood native ready for next step after 28 years in Air Force • Made American: New US citizens sworn in during special ceremony • Franklin Firecracker Festival sets off fun downtown • Fun-filled Fourth: Festivals, fireworks abound this weekend • Protected lands offer biological bonanza in southern Johnson County • Boys golf: All-County team • Officials offer tips to launch fireworks safely this Fourth of July • Throwback Thursday: Lipps helped lead Whiteland to 1993 sectional title • Food bank donations in Johnson County lag as inflation rises • Longtime announcer McClure facing biggest challenge of his lifetime • Whiteland’s Mohr Logistics Park to be built out in next year • Franklin coach Armstrong ready to re-up, not retire • Hop to it: Kangaroos jump into the Indianapolis Zoo • Hoosiers send dueling messages to lawmakers following Roe v. Wade decision • Greenwood celebrates freedom, prays for first responders at Freedom Fest • Center Grove grad Price swims his way to gold • Bargersville officials break ground on long-awaited Kephart Park • All-County team: Baseball • Main Street Hospice volunteer helps patient record life stories • Softball: All-County team • Have a blast: Greenwood Freedom Festival offers music, food, fireworks • Local first responders warn of danger surrounding hot cars • Traylor, Walker take basketball careers in new directions • Raising the ‘Tin Roof:’ Movie filming comes to Bargersville, Banta • All-County team: Girls tennis • Festival Country sees high tourism revenue for first quarter of year • As Edinburgh’s Bunker continues to grow, so has her golf game • Johnson County family passes on lemonade stand tradition • Girls track and field: All-County team • Local basketball teams taking advantage of summer competition • Johnson Memorial Health expands care for chronic wounds • Johnson County Sales Pavilion closes after 67 years • Bronkella named new athletic director at Center Grove • Royal rumble: Greenwood-based theater group tackles ‘West Side Story’ • Lifesaving laughs: Comedian uses own story to raise breast cancer awareness • Boys track and field: All-County team • Edinburgh officials break ground on a new, $3.5M fire station • Rowen, Reed ready for state golf • Dream come true: My Super Taqueria grows into storefront restaurant • Edinburgh residents celebrate bicentennial, share memories • Roncalli softball caps perfect season with state title • Priced out: Johnson County’s affordable housing crisis intensifies • Johnson County WIC helping parents navigate formula shortage • Rothrock named Gatorade’s National Player of the Year • CG’s Rowen, GCA’s Reed advance to state golf • Seniors ready for Midwest Meet of Champions • Blackwell a game-changer for Roncalli softball • Former educator is Franklin’s volunteer of the year • Franklin native feeling at home in New Mexico • Whiteland’s Davis has taken his golf game to another level • Clark-Pleasant students see universal benefit in assistive technology • Center Grove students ready for next chapter • Center Grove boys golf wins sectional title • Center Grove boys finish sixth at state track meet • Day in the sun: County girls compete at state track and field meet • Indian Creek graduates overcome accident, chaotic home life to cross stage • Edinburgh graduate is first in her family to cross stage • GALLERY: Strawberries (on the Square) at the Franklin Farmers Market • Whiteland grads ready to move on to next chapter • GALLERY: Greenwood Pride hosts second annual festival • Five farmers markets offer chance to shop local, support farmers and businesses • Whiteland’s Davis, Center Grove shine at county golf • Burries continues family vaulting legacy at state • Sky is literally the limit for Greenwood’s Luttrell • Grant will help Edinburgh Food Pantry better serve the hungry • Whiteland softball suffers regional loss • Greenwood to host second Pride Festival this weekend • Center Grove, Whiteland fall in baseball semis • Racing and remembrance: Community gathers to recognize Memorial Day • Greenwood resident gives prestigious military award to doctor, nurse who saved his life • Franklin girls tennis loses in semistate • GALLERY: Honoring the fallen • Supporters collecting items, raising money for homeless veterans • Sato reflects on career, Japanese heritage • Center Grove boys track and field wins regional • Franklin College study will help vet students, solar research • Whiteland softball blanks Mooresville for sectional title • Franklin baseball eliminated; Center Grove routs Greenwood • Museum program looks at native plants, indigenous culture • Center Grove girls track and field repeats at regional • Fresh flavor: Businesses bring new options to downtown Franklin • Victory song a hit for Franklin baseball • Center Grove’s Shimansky at home behind plate • One last test: Franklin graduates toss caps under rain clouds • Franklin wins girls tennis sectional • Center Grove wins boys track and field sectional • Dream Fulfilled: New park ‘elevates Franklin’s quality of life’ • Bake shop at FCHS helps students with special needs • GCA moving full speed ahead with football • Grand opening: Festival season kicks off with two-day event at amphitheater • Center Grove’s Greller taking aim at 400 title • Center Grove girls track and field wins sectional • Franklin’s downtown park, amphitheater opens Friday • Whiteland’s Hill emerging as one of state’s best • Greenwood flight school trains pilots to combat shortage • Extra innings: Rudd plans to extend career at Northwestern • Greenwood agency helps single woman become a mother through adoption • Harassment causing umpires to quit in droves • ‘We have God’s presence’: Community gathers for annual Day of Prayer • Pluses outweigh minuses for local ADs and their children • Center Grove’s Coy continues family legacy • Johnson County voters share what brought them to the polls • Franklin College wraps up theatre season with “The Submission” • Indian Creek softball adjusting to life on the road • Greenwood grads shining for UIndy softball • Edinburgh scene warns students about danger of drunk driving • Center Grove baseball falls to Westfield • GCA boys golf looking to break more new ground • Franklin basketball alums reunite to honor Harmening • Local students help beautify animal shelter with landscaping, new statues • ‘They’re dying’: Edinburgh community takes action to prevent opioid overdose deaths • Greenwood grads excel in hurdles for Grizzlies • Franklin baseball holds off Whiteland • Center Grove sweeps county track titles • Greenwood’s Irwin continues to impress in high jump • Center Grove robotics team headed to world championship • Center Grove’s Warner speaks volumes with play, leadership • Franklin’s Fowler back after offseason hip surgery • Franklin percussion band going to world championships • Community marches against sexual violence • White River Township man crafts crosses for Vietnam veterans • Center Grove baseball overpowers Columbus North • Center Grove grad Eblin realizing SEC dreams • Pritchett’s positional flexibility a plus for Greenwood softball • Living on after death: Organ donation part of Greenwood man’s legacy • POWER FLUSH: ASSIST Indiana uses toilet to raise money, awareness • Another Helton shining on diamond for Whiteland • Franklin softball surges past Indian Creek • Hungry to help: Local volunteers pack more than 335,000 meals for needy • Franklin baseball tops Indian Creek to reach county final • Local officials spend a day in the shoes of firefighters • Center Grove baseball routs Whiteland in county semi-final • Video system gives parents of NICU babies peace of mind • Center Grove sophomore excelling in powerlifting • Whiteland grad shining at collegiate level • After a friend’s death, Franklin student helps him graduate • Franklin College students look back at careers in new art exhibition • Where They Stand: Indiana House District 47 candidate Scott Strother • Where They Stand: Indiana House District 47 candidate Robb Greene • Where They Stand: Indiana House District 47 candidate John Young • WHERE THEY STAND: Longtime prosecuting attorney wants to continue work • All-County team: Boys basketball • UPDATE: Woman tried to run down police in 'bizarre' officer-involved shooting • Whiteland softball rallies past Center Grove in opener • Edinburgh softball falls to Columbus East • Trojans’ Henselmeier excels in 400 • Computer programmer, CPA vie for county council District 4 • Three candidates vie for two Bargersville Town Council seats • FUTURE FARMING: FFA program to raise funds for buildings • WHERE THEY STAND: Former judge sets sights on prosecutor position • 6th District Democratic candidates take aim at debt, health care • Minor league players still struggle to get by • Boys golf: Season preview • Where They Stand: Indiana House District 60 candidate Peggy Mayfield • ILLUMINATING DARKNESS: Community efforts to bring attention to sexual violence • Where They Stand: Indiana House District 60 candidate Brittany Carroll • Baseball: Season preview • Center Grove choirs named national champions • County needs $390M to pay for needed roadwork • Teen pleads guilty to robbery related to deadly Bargersville shooting • Softball: Season preview • Franklin high school class commits to community • Four candidates try for two seats on Edinburgh Town Council • All-County team: Girls basketball • Economy, elections, energy big issues for 6th District candidates • Bleke, Burton vie for Johnson County Council District 1 • Library, Artcraft team up for Jane Austen event • Where They Stand: Indiana House District 57 candidate Melinda Griesemer • Where They Stand: Indiana House District 57 candidate Craig Haggard • Finding her stride - Whiteland's Tori Jackson • Second local drug roundup in months nets 20 arrests • Banker, police officer vie for New Whiteland Town Council seat • All-County team: Wrestling • Franklin’s Traylor an Indiana All-Star • Greenwood planning for large roundabout near schools • MIDNIGHT STRIKES • Edinburgh boys edged in regional semifinal • ‘JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE’: Franklin making strides, but housing remains an issue • Franklin Chamber recognizes local people, businesses • CURTAIN CALL: Local schools plan spring productions • Clark-Pleasant schools, Sikh coalition find common ground • SCALING BACK: County test, vaccination clinic to move this week • Edinburgh boys win sectional championship • Franklin College falls in NCAA tournament opener • Franklin boys win first sectional title since 2006 • GCA boys edged by Indy Lutheran • Franklin’s amphitheater 10 months behind schedule • Franklin College men rolling into NCAAs • NEXT CHAPTER: New Clark Pleasant library branch opens to public • HEARTS IN UKRAINE: Former residents with local ties share their insight • Indian Creek boys drop heartbreaker • GCA boys win first-round game • Franklin boys win sectional opener; Greenwood falls • Edinburgh boys pull away from Trinity Lutheran • Bargersville officials deliver first State of Town address • Rescue to rescuer: White River Township Fire adds search and rescue K9 • Center Grove boys swimming eighth at state • Girls basketball: State championship notebook • Franklin girls basketball loses state final • Sikh Coalition calls for investigation at WCHS • Myers announces re-election bid, touts successes during State of the City • Greenwood boys win at Indian Creek • Sounds of salvation: Musician creates recording studio in historic Franklin church • Center Grove boys win swim sectional • Watson, Buchanan earn state wrestling titles • Edinburgh boys roll past South Decatur • Seven county wrestlers advance at state finals • Franklin girls basketball wins semistate • Students fill hundreds of bags for less fortunate • Franklin girls basketball wins regional championship • GCA girls fall in regional semifinal • Late run sinks Indian Creek girls in regional final • Center Grove’s Prusiecki wins state diving title • County swimmers, divers shine at state meet • Ooh-la-la: Bakery brings French cuisine to Greenwood • Local swimmers fare well in state prelims • Homestead heritage: Historic farms celebrated in face of change • Bin of blessings: Franklin student creates supply box for people in need • Franklin couple to open grocery store, meat market downtown • Local Bengals fans prepare for chance at long-awaited Super Bowl title • Prusiecki shines as local divers advance to state • Center Grove girls win swimming & diving sectional • Students dive into new world of live-streaming, podcasting • GCA girls win fourth straight sectional • Indian Creek girls repeat as sectional champion • Franklin girls top Greenwood in sectional final • Center Grove wrestlers second at regional • PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Storm Landon blankets Johnson County • Painting away the pain: Free art therapy program helps trauma victims • Off and running • Discover Downtown Franklin campaign encourages business patrons to write love letters • Frontier first: Edinburgh gears up for bicentennial • Center Grove wrestlers dominate sectional • Whiteland boys top Mooresville in Mid-State showdown • Center Grove girls pull away from Greenwood • Schools struggle solving staffing shortages • New Whiteland teen grows donation drive for animal shelters • Im-PRESS-ive: Historic machinery breathes life into modern company • Mission complete: Camp Atterbury officially ends work with Afghan refugees • Go with the flow: Greenwood yoga studio connects mind, body, spirit • Joint emergency operations center opens in Center Grove • Franklin College hosts march, lectures on King’s continued relevance • Whiteland boys basketball wins county championship • Center Grove boys rout Franklin in county semifinal • Whiteland boys defeat Greenwood, advance to county final • Center Grove wrestler Johnson turning tragedy to triumph • Path to success: Students have expanded options in creative fields to graduate • Greenwood boys basketball edges Edinburgh in overtime • Franklin middle school service club first of its kind in southern Indiana • Showered with love: Leadership group helping ASSIST Indiana with construction project • Greenwood, Whiteland split basketball doubleheader • Local lawmakers discuss first week of session at chamber luncheon • County bowlers excelling in high school tournament • Election season begins as 16 file for offices • Unbreakable bond: Former educator, 26, adopts former student • Short supply: COVID-19 rapid tests hard to come by locally • Amity fire department hopes to buy life-saving CPR machine • Comfortable and classy: New Greenwood spot boasts brewpub, speakeasy in same building • Centennial centerpiece: Artcraft Theatre celebrates 100 years • FIRED UP: The Daily Journal's top 10 news stories of 2021 • The Daily Journal’s top 10 sports stories of 2021 • Here are five reasons to get a COVID-19 booster shot, according to healthcare professionals • Situation at JMH ‘quickly deteriorating’ as state officials try to move the needle • A Johnson County address is in high demand, and new home permits prove it • All-County football: Offense • All-County football: Defense • Franklin residents, businesses donated $650K for downtown park • Grappling with change • Ringing in the holidays: Local Red Kettle Campaign just shy of goal • Foster filling it up for red-hot Indian Creek girls • ‘Big, dark cloud’: Local health officials say omicron surge could be worst yet • Center Grove dominates county wrestling tourney • Center Grove boys, girls sweep county swim meet • Second pandemic-era Shop with a Cop a hit • More cheer than ever before: Volunteers deliver record number of Good Cheer baskets • Feels like home: Our Table brings sophisticated yet homey dining to Bargersville • Greenwood to spend $23M to expand parks system by more than 100 acres • Franklin freshman Ratzlaff ready to make good on limitless potential • ON THE BRINK: Animal shelter pleads for adoptions as it runs out of space • Making Christmas bright: United Way programs holidays special for families in need