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Ex-youth pastor's trial to be in February
FRANKLIN — The trial for a former youth pastor accused in a sex scandal at a Salvation Army church in Greenwood has been continued until February. Jonathan James Hartman, Indianapolis, faces two counts of child molestation and four counts of...
Groundbreaking set for $35M armory
Franklin — A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled Friday for an armory to be built west of I-65 in Franklin. More than $35 million in federal funds will be used to build the Armed Forces Reserve Center, a 166,000-square-foot facility to be...
Greenwood commuters to lose express bus service
Greenwood — IndyGo announced Monday that it will end commuter express service in Greenwood. The service, which runs between the Meijer parking lot off Ind. 135 and six Downtown Indianapolis locations, will end Dec. 1, Trevor R. Ocock,...
New armory planned for Franklin
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Friday morning for an armory to be built west of I-65 in Franklin. More than $35 million in federal funds will be used to build the Armed Forces Reserve Center, a 166,000-square-foot facility to be located on 36...
Morgantown man dies in crash near Bargersville
BARGERSVILLE — A Morgantown man was killed early this morning when the pickup he was driving was struck by a sport-utility vehicle south of Bargersville. James D. Abbott died in the crash just before 4 a.m. at Ind. 135 and Division Road in...
Police identify victim of motorcycle wreck
Greenwood — A motorcyclist killed in a Johnson County accident Wednesday was identified Thursday as a 34-year-old White River Township man. Christopher Allen Smith drove his 1998 Harley-Davidson into a Dodge Durango at Stones Crossing and Honey...
Harlem Ambassadors to hoop it up with Franklin leaders, teachers
The Harlem Ambassadors, a combination comedy troupe and basketball team, will play a team comprised of Franklin Township community leaders and teachers on Oct. 11 at the Franklin High School gymnasium, 6215 S. Franklin road. Tipoff is at 4 p.m....
Johnson Co. motorcyclist dies after hitting SUV
A motorcyclist killed in an accident in Johnson County was identified today as a 34-year-old White River Township man. Christopher Allen Smith drove his black and red 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle into a silver Dodge Durango at the intersection of...
Meet the Teacher: Anne Stenzinger
Grade/subject/school: Sixth grade, language arts and honors language arts, Center Grove Middle School North. Number of years teaching: 3. Work e-mail: N/A Background/schooling: I was born and raised in Greenwood, and I am a 2003 graduate of Center...
Friends forever
Izzy Age: 16 months. Breed: Chihuahua. Sex: Female. Description: Izzy is a delightful girl waiting for someone to take her home. She has a wonderful disposition and loves to play as well as cuddle. Kizzie Age: 5. Breed: Fox terrier. Sex: Female....
Man's run across state will benefit victim's family
In early July, a speaker at Tim Robison’s funeral rhetorically asked mourners what Robison had done to help them and what they could do to give something in return. The message behind the eulogy affected Michael Stewart, an assistant track...
Early College is an early hit at Center Grove
Partnerships will let some students earn college credit Just more than a month into the school year, Early College — the first of several small learning communities at Center Grove High School — is earning praise from students and...
Speed cited in Franklin motorist's death
Excessive speed is being blamed for a crash on Monday night in Johnson County that killed a Franklin man. Dustin L. Smith, 21, 4700 block of S County Road 550 East, was pronounced dead after the car he was driving struck another vehicle shortly after...
State takes child of woman facing felony charges
BARGERSVILLE — An Eastside Indianapolis woman faces felony charges and her 2-year-old child is in state custody on allegations the woman was driving under the influence of drugs in Johnson County on Sunday. Rachel A. Smith, 25, 4300 block of...
Trafalgar man fatally shocked
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New class of 40 picked for Johnson Leadership Progam
New class is largest ever; participants will split into groups to create community projects The city of Greenwood’s director of human resources is among 40 people selected to participate in the 16th annual Leadership Johnson County. “I...
Greenwood's WAMMfest makes a good first impression
Event’s organizers think it could grow in stature After a successful inaugural event, organizers of WAMMfest envision the upscale festival some day rivaling established events in Central Indiana. About 3,500 people visited Craig Park in...
Kart races to help local athlete
Archer likely will make U.S. team in power soccer Greenwood resident Michael Archer is eyeing the 2011 power soccer world championship — destination, as yet, unknown. However, he needs help to get there. The site for the International Power...
Supplies at are food pantries run low
Salvation Army operation in Greenwood is among providers seeing an increase of people seeking help Overwhelmed by those in need, the Salvation Army’s food pantry in Greenwood is in need, too. Food supplies are dwindling at the pantry at 325...
Greenwood police investigating 2 yard sale thefts
GREENWOOD, Ind. — Police are looking for a woman who made some money at a yard sale – by running off with a jar containing about $100 that wasn’t hers. Another theft took place less than an hour later Friday morning at another yard...
Salvation Army: Pantry low on food
GREENWOOD — Overwhelmed by those in need, the Salvation Army’s food pantry in Greenwood is in need, too. Food supplies are approaching depletion at the pantry at 325 Market Plaza, and pantry operators hope the public will respond with...
2 Mays Chemical facilities moving to Greenwood
An Indianapolis-based chemical company plans to move the bulk of its Central Indiana operations to a proposed facility in northern Johnson County. Mays Chemical Co. will combine packaging and blending operations at its two Indianapolis facilities in...
Acapulco Joe's opens 2nd site in Greenwood
Long known in Downtown Indy, restaurant tries 2nd location and joins bustle along Ind. 135 The Greenwood couple who own the landmark Acapulco Joe’s in Downtown Indianapolis are giving their home community a treat. Marcia and Mark Lasiter in...
More offerings at farmers market
The number of vendors at the Greenwood Farmers Market is up this year, as 25 producers pack the library parking lot Saturday mornings to sell their goods. Tables and truck beds are piled high with tomatoes, corn, squash, beans and other fruits and...
Day of Caring volunteers kick off United Way campaign
More than 160 volunteers representing 23 companies fanned out to 20 agencies Aug. 25 for the United Way of Johnson County’s 14th annual Day of Caring event. The volunteers tackled various chores, such as building shelves at the Boys and Girls...
Bargersville braces for Disney train stop
Town braces for movie promotion All aboard the biggest thing to ever hit the tiny town of Bargersville. Disney’s train tour to promote the November release of “A Christmas Carol” will arrive downtown on Wednesday, marking the only...
Shuffleboard club members know when to make a push
Friendship and fun are just two of the perks of being in the Johnson County Shuffleboard Club. Staying active and competing in a game that has been around for centuries are other benefits. Knocking an opponent’s disc out of scoring position and...
Southeastside crash kills Greenwood teen
A Greenwood teen is dead and three others are in stable and grave conditions after their car lost control and crossed over a median late Saturday night into the path of another car. The incident occurred in the 1100 block of S. Madison Ave. on the...
IUPUI brings innovation to Southside
Greenwood campus opening in January promises to be ‘cutting edge’ A new IUPUI campus on County Line Road will feature innovations not available at other colleges. “We’re going to try some real cutting-edge things in...
Big boost in fire service seen
Fire Chief says $650,280 federal grant will enable White River Twp. to hire up to 6 firefighters The White River Township Fire Department will be able to boost its firefighting and ambulance service under a new $650,280 federal grant. The grant from...
