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Sheriff's officials are grateful for lifesaving offer
Donation will equip squad cars with defibrillators Doug Cox is well-versed in the life-saving capabilities of defibrillators. Franklin firefighters saved the life of both his parents with the devices. “Basically both my parents were deceased...
Switch to pitcher leads Paxson to pro baseball
J.B. Paxsonfelt a little nervous last summer when the Western Kentucky University baseball coaches suggested he take pitching more seriously. In hindsight, the former Center Grove High School standout knows it turned out to be good career advice. The...
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Chlorine leak fixed at water facility
Greenwood A Greenwood hazardous materials crew helped White River Township firefighters stop a chemical leak Thursday morning. A 1-ton chlorine tank at the Indiana American Water treatment facility on Fairview Road, near Ind. 37, developed a leak,...
Johnson Co. fire crews contain chemical leak
A Greenwood hazardous materials crew assisted White River Township firefighters to stop a chemical leak Thursday morning in Johnson County. A plug on a 1-ton chlorine tank at the Indiana American Water treatment facility on Fairview Road, west of...
Switch to pitching pays off for Paxson
J.B. Paxson was a little nervous when the Western Kentucky University coaches suggested last summer he take pitching a little more seriously. In hindsight, the former Center Grove High School standout knows it turned out to be some pretty good career...
Franklin looks at progress since major flooding and work left to be done
City gathers to reflect on progress since major flooding and the work left to be done A year after a massive flood washed through Franklin, hundreds of residents gathered Sunday at the Artcraft Theatre on Main Street to share their stories and give...
Flood's effects linger a year later
How do you put a dollar figure on a natural disaster that is not expected to happen again for another 500 years? One year ago tomorrow, the worst act Mother Nature ever inflicted on Johnson County — and the costliest disaster ever in Indiana...
Recovery moves along at regulated pace
FRANKLIN — Mayor Fred Paris calls it “the speed of government.” It’s a pace Johnson County officials have dealt with, particularly concerning a federal buyout program of homes severely damaged in floods that ripped through the...
Many businesses rely on directional signage
This month, as the Greenwood City Council reviews proposed changes to the city’s sign ordinance, I hope the members balance the value of free enterprise with the desire to maintain the aesthetic integrity of the city. I, too, cherish the unique...
Lancers' sectional title breaks 37-year dry spell
Edinburgh baseball coachTodd Tatlockwondered how he would react if the Lancers won that elusive sectional title. He surprised himself a bit after they beat host Morristown 1-0 in the Class A Sectional 58 title game on Monday. “I thought I would...
Indian Creek freshman's speed is no surprise
Shannon Wisetreasures a videotape of her daughter Katie running across the family’s backyard as a 3-year-old. That’s not unusual for any mother. What made this moment unique is that Shannon realized right then her daughter would be very,...
Friends Forever
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A long road to recovery in Johnson County
Some homeowners are still waiting for buyout money FRANKLIN, Ind. — A year ago in Indiana, a freak rainstorm brought the costliest disaster in state history. The recovery and renewal continue in Johnson County. County officials on Thursday...
Family of boy who died in Switzerland returning to Greenwood
The family of a Greenwood boy who went missing nearly two weeks ago while on vacation in Switzerland is preparing to return to the United States. Evidence indicates that Noah Kriese, 12, drowned while hiking with his mother and her family in the...
Johnson Co. awaits more federal flood aid
The community may need two more years to recover from historic flooding a year ago, Johnson County officials said today. “It’s hard to believe it’s been a year,” Forrest “Tug” Sutton, the county’s emergency...
More than 1,500 graduate from 6 local schools
More than 1,500 students in Johnson County donned cap and gown this past weekend to receive their high school diploma. Dressed in red, Center Grove High’s Class of 2009 took the stage Friday night, as the school honored the 531 graduates....
Greenwood council OKs access road to Freedom Park
Mayor also seeks funding to study road-widening plan, seen as key in development and tied to a new city building Greenwood Mayor Charles Henderson’s vision to revitalize the city’s downtown meshed this week with parks officials’...
Trojans back in baseball regional
Four years between sectional titles isn’t terribly long for many programs. But for Center Grove baseball coach Dave Gandolph, it understandably felt like an eternity. “It does seem like it’s been awhile, that’s for...
Franklin's Tranter aims for podium finish
Finding motivation won’t be hard for Franklin seniorZach Trantercome Friday’s boys track and field state meet. Two years ago, Tranter placed last among 27 competitors in the 3,200-meter run. He hadn’t expected to reach the state...
Greenwood plans access road to park
Greenwood Money from the city’s rainy day fund will be used to build an access road into its largest park. The City Council on Monday voted 6-0 to use up to $315,000 to build the access road from Averitt Road into the main entrance of...
Greenwood spends from rainy day fund for park road
GREENWOOD — Money from city’s rainy day fund will be used to build an access road into the city’s largest park. The City Council on Monday voted 6-0 to use an amount not to exceed $315,000 to build the access road from Averitt Road...
Greenwood to seek bids on park work
GREENWOOD A couple of shelters, a playground, a parking lot and two key paved paths might be next in line for the 72-acre Freedom Park. Greenwood’s Parks and Recreation Board has approved seeking bids on the projects as the next steps in...
Franklin girls tennis team defeats Roncalli in regional, advances to semistate
Regular season loss to Roncalli is erased with regional win; Grizzly Cubs make semistate Twice in this year’s state tournament, the Franklin girls tennis team has faced opponents it lost to 5-0 during the regular season. Twice, the Grizzly Cubs...
School's emergency plan worked
Clark-Pleasant school officials successfully implemented an emergency transportation plan on short notice this week after a Whiteland man shut himself in his home with a cache of weapons, fired about 40 shots inside the home and threatened to harm...
Greenwood to seek bids for more work on Freedom Park
Shelters, playground, paved paths are among next projects up A couple of shelters, a playground, parking lot and two key paved paths may be next in line for the 72-acre Freedom Park. Greenwood’s Parks and Recreation board has approved seeking...
Publications, promotions strike gold, bronze
Five publications and projects of St. Francis Hospital&Health Centers have earned top marks for their marketing and advertising capabilities from Healthcare Marketing Report. The publications were judged on their overall creativity, marketing...
Community Health Network receives leadership award
An Indianapolis-based health-care provider has received recognition for serving community health needs. VHA Inc., a national health-care alliance, gave its Leadership Award for Community Benefit Excellence to Community Health Network. Community was...
Center Grove's Watson throws herself into the mix for a state title
Center Grove girls track coach Shawn Sanders appreciated his standout thrower’s drive when she talked about wanting to practice at Indiana University, site of the state meet. He gently reminded Katy Watson to keep her focus on last...
Player going to United World Games
Roncalli’s Ashley Holmes is headed to Vincennes University to play college volleyball. But before that, she will get a chance to take her game to an international stage. Holmes has been selected to play on a U.S. national team that will...
