One of the most important civic events for our nation is fast approaching – the 2010 Census. In March, all Johnson County households will receive their 2010 Census form. As required by the U.S. Constitution, it is important that every household completes and mails back a form as soon as possible. Lack of participation...
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These are events we covered in the second half of 2009 that we think were important to the community.  They are listed in random sequence. Colts at Franklin College for scrimmage Noah Kriese Accidental Death in Switzerland Boys & Girls Club fund raising Go Kart race in downtown Franklin Johnson County 4-h Fair FFA...
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FRANKLIN, Ind - 12-14-09 : On Monday afternoon Joe Allen a Franklin Barber, delivered two batches of Petitions to the Johnson County Voter Registration Board in the basement of the Johnson County Courthouse: The purpose of the petition is a request to force an item to be brought before the...
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Roncalli defeated Franklin Central, Greenwood, Franklin Community, Greenwood, Southport, Perry Meridian, and Center Grove with the second place Flashes some 18 words behind the Rebels.
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To Whom It May Concern:   I appreciate your time in reading this informational email and providing your company with the opportunity to participate in the Johnson County Citizens Against Substance Abuse.  I hope that at least one person from your organization will consider taking an active role in our organization.  Below is a...
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The train was sitting at an idle in the middle of town stretched from street to street or from Umbargers to Umbargers and had been since Tuesday afternoon. All regular train traffic was routed around the side track. The train was scheduled to depart for Louisville, Kentucky sometime in the night. At 7:00...
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Bargersville is all abuzz with todays “Train Tour.”  The Disney, HP & Amtrak Chrismas Carol Train Tour is here.  It is setting in the middle of downtown Bargersville on the through tracks.  Normal train traffic is being routed around the side tracks. The Train Tour is “FREE” and opens at 9:00 a.m. Today Wednesday...
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James Bryant Road to Recovery Ride 10 am Saturday, Aug. 29 Begins: Bargersville Police Department Ends:    Mann Harley Davidson in Taylorsville
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Brian Walker made a motion to do the necessary preparations to have a Voter Referendum in the spring of 2010 for the jail expansion at a cost of $23, 052,375 dollars it was seconded and voted on and accepted. Charlie Canary, Council President was the only "NO" vote on the motion.
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FLOOD WARNING FOR... NORTHERN JOHNSON COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA...
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Jerry L. Packman, age 58 passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Johnson Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, Franklin. He was a resident of Bargersville.
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Levi Plummer won Overall Master Showman after his other winnings with his lambs.  He clearly has a talent with livestock.   Levi is a 17 year old Bargersville youth off to be a senior at Indian Creek High School.  He showed 19 lambs and 2 pigs this year.
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