Community Events

2008 Flood Buyout Program Continues

September 7, 2010
By Staff Writer

Joanne Myers, Franklin Senior Planner who is overseeing the project reported: As of today: 69 homes involved: 45 offers have been made: 43 offers hvae been accepted. 31 homes have been purchased and sale closed. Mayor Paris said, “we are looking for someone to remove and recycle the foundations.  If we can find someone...
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Blue Heron Benefits

September 6, 2010
By Sherri Coner Eastburn
Blue Heron Benefits

 Students from Center Grove Middle School recently spent the day at the Blue Heron Challenge Course in Franklin, learning team building and problem solving skills. This course provides unique learning experiences for people of all ages- from students to coworkers.
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Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound

September 6, 2010
By Sherri Coner Eastburn
Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound

Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound     10 am Sept. 11 at Province Park Dog Park.     Stop by to see the many adoptable dogs and cats     available through the Humane Society of Johnson     County and take a stroll along the beautiful     Greenway Trail.
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High School Player with Leukemia Initiates Bleed 4 Meade: Sack Leukemia, a Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Registry during Marsh Hoosier Classic Sept. 25 at LOS

September 3, 2010
By Submitted

Press Conference Tuesday, Sept. 7, to Announce “Bleed 4 Meade: Sack Leukemia” Will Include a Mini-Blood Drive with ADs and Coaches from Schools in the Classic   WHAT: Press conference to announce Bleed 4 Meade: Sack Leukemia, a blood drive and bone marrow registry during the Marsh Hoosier Classic at Lucas Oil Stadium Sept. 25. A...
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Humane Society needs Sponsors

September 3, 2010
By Press Release

VENDORS AND SPONSORS NEEDED        The Humane Society of Johnson County (HSJC) is seeking Vendors and Sponsors for our 12th annual Paw Pounder (Charity Dog Walk) that will be held on October 23rd, 2010 at Craig Park in Greenwood.  Call the HSJC office to obtain more information and a vendor or sponsorship form.         This event...
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Franklin Board of Works Meeting Agenda – Tuesday 7th

September 3, 2010
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City of Franklin Board of Public Works and Safety Tuesday, September 7, 2010, @ 9:30 A.M. In Franklin City Hall – 70 E. Monroe Street Council Chambers  AGENDA  Call to Order and Roll Call Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Announcements and Presentations Public Comments Consent Agenda (All items under the Consent Agenda are considered routine...
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Roncalli invites community to spaghetti dinner

September 3, 2010
By Press Release

 INDIANAPOLIS – August 30, 2010 – The Roncalli High School Parents Organization invites everyone to the annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, September 17, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria prior to the Rebels football game.   Full spaghetti dinners with salad, drinks and dessert will be served at a cost...
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Council on Aging – Program

September 2, 2010
By Sherri Coner Eastburn

Healthcare Legislation: How It Impacts You, provided by Dr. Eric Wright, Director, Center for Health Policy, IUPUI, Right At Home and Johnson County Council on Aging   Doors open at 4 pm Program begins at 4:30 Dinner is served at 5:30 pm on Oct. 12 at Community Church of Greenwood 1744 W. Main Street,...
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Roncalli hosts college planning night

September 2, 2010
By Press Release

INDIANAPOLIS -  The Roncalli High School Guidance Department will host a college planning night on September 8, 2010 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. that is open to all interested students and parents in the RHS Auditorium.   Representatives from 14 different post-secondary institutions will be present to share information on academic programs, life on campus and...
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Humane Society of Johnson County plans two popular October Fundraisers

September 2, 2010
By Sherri Coner Eastburn
Humane Society of Johnson County plans two popular October Fundraisers

         Story & Photos By: Sherri Coner Eastburn    EVENTS: Dachshund Derby, 3 pm, Oct. 2, Province Park in Franklin Paw Pounder, Oct. 23, Craig Park in Greenwood To become a member of HSJC or to make a donation, visit: http:/hsjc.org         Foster Families Needed For Furry Friends...
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Gas Line Move or Magic?

September 1, 2010
By Larry Cheek, Editor
Gas Line Move or Magic?

The new Franklin Fire Station 22 on East King Street has been delayed from opening by an 8 inch gas line running paralell to King Street.  The steel gas line was too close to the surface to permit the weight of Fire Truck to cross it.  Miller Pipeline and Vectren spent the day Tuesday digging...
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Grizzly Soccer Teams to play first Intercollegiate contests on new Branigin Field

August 27, 2010
By Submitted
Grizzly Soccer Teams to play first Intercollegiate contests on new Branigin Field

FRANKLIN, Ind. (Aug. 26) – The Franklin College women’s and men’s soccer teams will play the first intercollegiate athletic contests on the new Elba L. and Gene Portteus Branigin Athletic Field in Stewart “Red” Faught Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Both teams will play non-conference foe Spalding University with the women’s game set for...
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Todays Feature

Desire to relieve pain for family leads to success!

By Sherri Coner Eastburn    When Theresa Barnes McCarty graduated from Franklin Community High School more than 30 years ago, she planned to spend...
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Weekly Glance

  • Penrod Arts Festival more on Sat, Sep 11
  • Franklin Telecom Council Meeting on Mon, Sep 20
  • Nineveh Heritage Festival more on Fri, Oct 08 03:00 PM
  • Senior Program - Council on Aging more on Tue, Oct 12 04:30 PM
  • Franklin Telecom Council Meeting on Mon, Oct 18
  • Franklin Telecom Council Meeting on Mon, Nov 15
  • Franklin Telecom Council Meeting on Mon, Dec 20

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