Hometown Hero Noel Heminger

A man in a blue polo shirt stands smiling in front of a black gated entrance. Above him is a large, black metal archway with gold lettering that reads "GRIZZLY FIELDS" and a smaller sign below it for the "NOEL HEMINGER ATHLETIC COMPLEX." Behind the gates, a brick building and athletic field equipment are visible under a cloudy sky.

Noel Heminger grew up in Franklin on Home Avenue with his sister, Ann, and his brother, Tad. His parents, LeRoy ...

A classic red barn building with white trim around the windows and doors; a black and a white decorative star hang on the main sliding doors. A small windmill stands to the left against a backdrop of bare trees and a cloudy sky.

Timeless Whiteland Farmstead Awaits Next Chapter

by Teena Catt

April 29, 2026

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Historic Home Nestled in a suburban area filled with homes of all ages sits a time capsule. The enchanting home ...

A four-piece rock band performs live on an outdoor stage at the Death & Taxes Day festival. The band consists of a lead singer and guitarist in a maroon shirt and jeans, a guitarist in a black hoodie and sunglasses, a bassist in a navy sweatshirt with a bright blue electric bass, and a drummer partially visible in the background. Behind them, several stacks of silver beer kegs and wooden barrels are arranged on metal shelving. A large teal banner hangs above the stage, featuring a top-hat-wearing skull and the text "Taxman Brewing Co. Presents DEATH & TAXES DAY - Beer Release & Tasting Festival."

Inside the Festival That Turned Bargersville Into a Destination For Craft Beverage Lovers

by Fredda Kovacs

March 30, 2026

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Death, Taxes, & the Perfect Pour One of the most anticipated local events of the season is Taxman Brewing Company’s ...

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

by Christina Cochran

March 30, 2026

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Bound Together Bookclub’s April Pick For April, Bound Together Book Club is turning its attention to a timely and thought-provoking ...

A group of approximately twenty senior women perform as a choir in what appears to be a church or community hall with dark wood paneling and white pillars. The women are arranged in three rows, with the front row seated and the back two rows standing. They are all singing with focused expressions, holding black music folders or binders. Many are dressed in patterned tops—stripes, polka dots, and music-note prints—while others wear solid-colored sweaters and jackets. Several music stands are positioned in the foreground.

Franklin Matinee Musicale Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary With Special Concert

by Teena Catt

March 31, 2026

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Patriotic Melodies America is celebrating its Semiquincentennial this year. That is a mouthful to describe the 250th anniversary of the ...

Five women stand together, smiling, on a red carpet in front of a black backdrop at a formal event. They are all dressed in elegant black evening attire, including dresses and jumpsuits. The woman in the center wears a shimmering gold cardigan over her black outfit, and the woman to her right wears a delicate black lace headpiece. The backdrop features the words "Glitter & Gratitude GALA" in large gold script at the top, along with repeated white logos for "Modern Woodmen FRATERNAL FINANCIAL.

Clark-Pleasant Education Foundation Supports Students Through Partnership & Purpose

by Katie Hosea

March 30, 2026

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Connected Communities For Jenny Zahm, the connection between Franklin and Clark-Pleasant schools is both personal and professional. A graduate of ...

A close-up selfie of a smiling woman with graying hair and blue eyes, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. She is posing next to a light brown dromedary camel that is leaning its head toward her. The camel has a blue and yellow halter. In the background, a street scene in downtown Franklin, Indiana, is visible, including a black canopy tent, a brick building with a sign that reads "BYTAVI BOUTIQUE," and a small brown goat.

Hometown Hero: Holly Johnston

by Teena Catt

March 30, 2026

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If you have attended a concert or event at Franklin’s DriveHubler.com Amphitheatre at Youngs Creek Park, chances are you have ...

A low-angle, full-length shot of four smiling people—three women and one man—walking toward the camera through Kuji Alley in Franklin, Indiana. They are dressed in business-casual coats and trousers. The narrow alley features a vibrant blue painted ground and red brick walls adorned with murals of koi fish and white blossoms. Dozens of white Japanese lanterns with black kanji characters are strung overhead between the buildings. Red chairs and white tables line the walkway, and a historic brick building with a clock tower is visible at the end of the alley.

Festival Country Indiana Celebrates 10 Years of Building Community Through Tourism & Innovation

by Provided

March 30, 2026

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Destination Driven You don’t have to walk far in downtown Franklin to find something unique that Festival Country Indiana helped ...

Leadership Johnson County Cultivates Leaders

by Christina Cochran

March 30, 2026

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The Power of Leadership For more than three decades, Leadership Johnson County (LJC) has helped shape the future of Johnson ...

Franklin’s Businesses, Community Spirit & the Road to a Safer U.S. 31

by Christina Cochran

March 25, 2026

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Braving the Barrels In Franklin, progress has never come without a little patience. For decades, U.S. Highway 31 has served ...

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