Jayden Kennett

2 weeks ago | dailyjournal.net | Jayden Kennett

An Indiana State Board of Accounts investigation found that former Center Grove superintendent Rich Arkanoff misused at least $13,160 of public funds. But district officials say that number is significantly higher, totaling more than $71,000 in time off, family meals, greens fees and pursuing private business ventures. Center Grove is pursuing repayment of $21,782 directly from Arkanoff while the SBOA is seeking to recover $2,136, according to a report filed Tuesday but publicly announced Friday.

1 month ago | dailyjournal.net | Jayden Kennett

With shovels big and small, Franklin Community School Corp. stakeholders broke ground Friday on the district’s dedicated preschool building. Local officials, educators, families and current Cub Academy students gathered to watch the ceremonial start of work on the new school at the former Earlywood Education Service Center site, 500 N. Earlywood Drive. Earlywood closed in 2024, citing concerns about maintenance issues that stem from the unique architecture.

1 month ago | dailyjournal.net | Jayden Kennett

Two new commissions are planned to power economic development in BargersvilleOrdinances to establish a community development corporation and a municipal arts and culture commission were both introduced to the town council on Tuesday. The ordinances will be considered for a second reading at the April 29 meeting. A community development corporation, CDC, would be a 501(c)6 nonprofit organization incorporated to promote community development.

1 month ago | dailyjournal.net | Jayden Kennett

Two new commissions are planned to power economic development in BargersvilleOrdinances to establish a community development corporation and a municipal arts and culture commission were both introduced to the town council on Tuesday. The ordinances will be considered for a second reading at the April 29 meeting. A community development corporation, CDC, would be a 501(c)6 nonprofit organization incorporated to promote community development.

1 month ago | therepublic.com | Jayden Kennett

By Jayden Kennett | Daily JournalFor The RepublicFRANKLIN — Area residents filled Franklin City Hall for a town hall event with Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith on Monday. They aired concerns and grievances about budget priorities, school vouchers, the U.S. 31 project and controversial comments made by Beckwith in the past. The discussion, while chaotic at times, remained mostly civil with debate between Beckwith and constituents.