Grayson Joslin

Indiana

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Articles

Owners of fourth-generation family orchard push back on planned data center

1 week ago | greenfieldreporter.com | Grayson Joslin

BUCK CREEK TOWNSHIP — The owners of a nearly century-old fourth-generation Hancock County orchard have stated their opposition to a proposed large-scale planned unit development across the street from their farm. Hancock County Area Plan Commission will hear a proposal May 27 to turn 775 acres of farmland east of Indianapolis Regional Airport into a large data center campus, called the Hancock County MegaSite Planned Unit Development.
Hancock County added to state disaster declaration

1 week ago | greenfieldreporter.com | Grayson Joslin

After several days of confusion, Hancock County is officially being placed on the state’s disaster emergency list, allowing the county to be eligible for financial assistance from Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Misty Moore, director of Hancock County Homeland Security, said during the April 15 Hancock County Commissioners meeting that state officials did not include Hancock County on the April 11 disaster declaration and that the county would be listed in a future declaration.
Salary board recommends increase for county department heads, elected officials

1 week ago | greenfieldreporter.com | Grayson Joslin

As 2026 budget talks loom, Hancock County Council received information about potential salary increases for county officials for the next budget year. Hancock County Treasurer Jane Klemme and Hancock County Clerk Lisa Lofgreen presented to the council a report from the salary study panel, which consists of Klemme, Lofgreen, county auditor Debra Carnes, and council members Mary Noe and Robin Lowder.
McCordsville council approves resolution against larger trucks

1 week ago | greenfieldreporter.com | Grayson Joslin

McCordsville Town Council is following the lead of Hancock County commissioners and making known its opposition to bigger truck sizes.
Amendments mean Hawk’s Tail proposal must return to plan commission

1 week ago | greenfieldreporter.com | Grayson Joslin

Greenfield City Council will wait at least one more month to make a final vote on the Hawk’s Tail Golf Course annexation plan. At Wednesday’s meeting, the council tabled second and third readings for the three Hawk’s Tail annexation ordinances until the May 14 meeting. This is because the ordinances need to be sent back to the city planning commission for its approval.
Rural communities finding solutions to EMS coverage issues

1 week ago | journalgazette.net | Grayson Joslin

Time is tissue in the first responder community, and in rural areas across Indiana, they could be losing too much tissue for EMS responses. Knightstown knows this situation all too well. The town, situated in the southern portion of Henry County, is 25 minutes away from the county seat: New Castle, which has its own emergency medical services and hospital. But sometimes the New Castle EMS has other calls to answer, so it could be anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour for EMS to get to Knightstown.
Commissioners declare state of emergency for Hancock County

2 weeks ago | greenfieldreporter.com | Grayson Joslin

Hancock County Commissioners declared a state of emergency for the county Thursday after almost a week of high-water levels and flash flooding. The ten-year flooding event followed heavy rains on the night of April 4, which flooded various areas of the county, including streets and Riley Park in Greenfield. There were 5.78 inches of rain from late last week, according to Weather Underground. First responders have fielded various calls due to the flooding, including water rescue calls.
Response continues following 10-year flood

2 weeks ago | greenfieldreporter.com | Grayson Joslin

By Grayson Joslin | Daily ReporterTorrential rain came down on Hancock County last week, and residents are still seeing remnants of the rainstorm across the county. Between Wednesday and Sunday, Greenfield experienced 5.78 inches of rain, according to data from WeatherUnderground. That’s above the average of 4.6 inches for the entire month of April.
Local high schools preparing for new diploma requirements

2 weeks ago | greenfieldreporter.com | Grayson Joslin

By Grayson Joslin | Daily ReporterAs the Class of 2029 begins to make plans for its first year of high school, Indiana’s new diploma requirements become more of a reality. The Indiana high school diploma redesign was approved by Indiana Department of Education in December, overhauling the previous diploma requirements into a new standard with six possible optional readiness seals available to high school students.
Rural communities find solutions to EMS coverage issues

2 weeks ago | reporter.net | Grayson Joslin

Time is of the essence in the first responder community, and in rural areas across Indiana, they could be losing too much time for EMS responses. Knightstown knows this situation all too well. The town, situated in the southern portion of Henry County, is 25 minutes away from the county seat, New Castle, which has its own EMS services and hospital. But sometimes the New Castle EMS may have other calls to answer, so it could be anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour for EMS to get to Knightstown.