Daily Journal (Franklin, IN)

The Daily Journal is a daily newspaper based in Franklin, Indiana, that is published from Monday to Saturday mornings. It is part of Home News Enterprises. This publication focuses on Franklin and its surrounding areas in Johnson County, which includes Bargersville, Center Grove, Edinburgh, Greenwood, New Whiteland, Trafalgar, and Whiteland. Alongside its daily issues, the Daily Journal also releases two weekly newspapers for the Johnson County region: The Crier, which caters to Camp Atterbury, and the Edinburgh Courier, serving the Edinburgh area.

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Johnson County Animal Shelter increases fees to combat rising vet bills

1 day ago | dailyjournal.net | Elissa Maudlin

The cost to adopt a shelter animal will increase as the Johnson County Animal Shelter continues to combat rising care costs for surrendered animals. The county animal shelter started charging the new adoption fees on Monday. The shelter is also preparing a new marketing campaign to get more animals adopted. It now costs $200 to adopt a dog, $100 for a cat over six months old and $125 for kittens under six months old.
‘Life sentence of failure:’ 275 students displaced by Atterbury Job Corps shut down

1 day ago | dailyjournal.net | Elissa Maudlin

Homelessness, abuse, financial insecurity, negative mental health and a need for a change are just some of the reasons why students arrive at the doors of the Atterbury Job Corps in Edinburgh. But what was once a haven for 16-24 year olds in need of job training is being forced to shut its doors.
Johnson County RDC puts sewer services ball in Greenwood’s court

5 days ago | dailyjournal.net | Elissa Maudlin

There’s new hope for a development caught in the crosshairs of a sewer dispute between Johnson County and Greenwood. After a recent public spat over sewer access, the Johnson County Redevelopment Commission voted on Tuesday to send an amended interlocal agreement to the city of Greenwood to extend sewer services to parts of the unincorporated county.
3 apartment fires under active investigation in Greenwood

6 days ago | dailyjournal.net | Noah Crenshaw

Three apartment fires reported within a 35-minute span on Thursday are under investigation in Greenwood. The Greenwood Fire Department responded to three different working structure fires at apartment complexes within the span of 35 minutes on Thursday morning. Multiple people were rescued by Greenwood firefighters and other responding agencies from across the region. No residents or firefighters were injured, said Jayme Washel, Greenwood fire chief.
Whiteland softball routs Franklin in sectional semifinal

6 days ago | dailyjournal.net | Ryan O'Leary

ST. LEONThe smallest of sparks can have a way of turning into an out-of-control wildfire in the blink of an eye. On Wednesday night, Franklin wound up getting torched. What started out as a back-and-forth battle between two county rivals took a hard turn in the fourth inning, as Whiteland took advantage of a rash of Grizzly Cub mistakes and never let up, turning a close game into an 11-1 five-inning laugher during the semifinal round of the Class 4A East Central Sectional.
Johnson County Commissioners hire architect for juvenile justice center repairs

1 week ago | dailyjournal.net | Elissa Maudlin

Johnson County officials are moving forward with repairs after a truck crashed into the Dickinson Juvenile Justice Center, also known as the Johnson County Juvenile Detention Center, on Mother’s Day. The Johnson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved C.R. Stafford and Associates as the primary consultant Monday for a project to repair the entrance on the east side of the center. The project team will also include Dodd Engineering and Lynch, Harrison & Brumleve, Inc.
Greenwood among fastest-growing cities in state for 2024

1 week ago | dailyjournal.net | Noah Crenshaw

Johnson County’s largest city was among the fastest-growing communities in the state last year, U.S. Census Bureau estimates show. Greenwood was the fourth fastest-growing community in the state in 2024, being surpassed only by Indianapolis, Westfield and Fort Wayne. The city grew by 2.5% to 68,175, placing it among the fastest-growing Indiana communities from 2021 to 2022, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau estimates compiled by STATS Indiana.
New Greenwood school board member ‘excited and inspired’ to serve

1 week ago | dailyjournal.net | Noah Crenshaw

The newest member of the Greenwood Community School Board is looking forward to serving her community in a new way. Lori Feller was unanimously appointed to the five-member school board by its other four members during a special meeting last Thursday. Feller will take over an at-large seat left vacant after the resignation of Mike Metzger and will serve out the remaining months of the term through December 2026.
Second round of Johnson County opioid grants opens June 1

1 week ago | dailyjournal.net | Elissa Maudlin

After opioid grant funding was given to four organizations last year, more grant funding is on the horizon. Applications are opening up on June 1 and will close at 4:30 p.m. on June 30 for the second round of the Johnson County Opioid Remediation Grant Program. Like last year, officials expect to give out up to $250,000.
Greenwood City Council considering developer for new Station 95

1 week ago | dailyjournal.net | Noah Crenshaw

Plans for Greenwood’s new fire station are close to taking another step toward reality. The Greenwood City Council is considering the approval of the build-operate-transfer developer for the roughly $15.4 million Station 95, the planned station on the city’s southeast side near Graham and Worthsville Roads and Interstate 65. The resolution for the agreement was formally introduced to the council last week and will likely undergo final action in June.