Get ready to vote on a $29.9 million plan that includes building a new library in downtown Franklin. The Johnson County Public Library board voted unanimously Tuesday to schedule a May referendum on the new branch. Voters would decide whether to pay more in taxes for a project that involves building a library and two-story [...]

A judge has seen veterans fall into alcohol, drugs or violence after returning home from war, and he wants to help them out. Greenwood City Court Judge Lewis Gregory plans to set up a veterans treatment court that would be one of about 80 nation­wide, but the first of its kind in central Indiana. The [...]

Gov. Mitch Daniels’ push to reshape the face of local government in Indiana started with such fanfare. But with only a year left before he hands over the keys to the governor’s office to a new occupant, most of the proposed reforms have been watered down or have fizzled out. Who knew that putting Indiana [...]

The American interchange. Valuable economic development and community assets or eyesores that are a hodgepodge of trucks stops, fireworks stands and billboards? Johnson County has rare opportunities to control what is built at its new interchanges. Drive along Interstate 65 near Whitestown and you’ll see new warehouses and offices in a massive business park. Follow Interstate 69 [...]

Greenwood wants to fast-track a new interstate exit to ensure construction starts in the next few years. The Greenwood City Council plans to spend $11 million in property tax dollars to pay for half the estimated cost of an Interstate 65 exit atWorthsville Road. Greenwood would take out a loan to pay for its share of [...]