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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

• Greenwood ranks 8th in the state for population growth. A look at the data for the city and more local communities. 
• Franklin, Edinburgh and Johnson County get more state funds for road work.
• City grants help fund Franklin public art, events and businesses. 
• And the local connections with the Indy 500 Festival princesses and scholar queen. 

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

• Bargersville officials consider raising the town's park impact fee. 
• $12.1 million has been awarded for projects on Smith Valley Road. 
• Gov. Mike Braun visits Whiteland High School to sign a bell-to-bell cell phone ban. 
• And FCMS students get a reality check.

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

• The election has come and gone. We’ll have a recap of what happened.
• Community support is powering the Trafalgar amphitheater project.
• An injured former Trafalgar police shapes a new state law ensuring ‘catastrophically injured’ officers get healthcare. 
• And a new bakery opens in Edinburgh.  

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This week on a special episode of “Beyond the Headlines”— the 2026 primary election:

• Candidates have been out in force across Johnson County to get your votes. We’ll take a look at each contested race that will be decided on Tuesday.
• Wondering where to vote and what you’ll need? We have the details you need. 

Check out our election stories at dailyjournal.net/category/local-news/election-2026/.

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

• Franklin residents influence edits to the Innovation Park project, which is moving forward. 
• With about two weeks to go until Election Day, what are local candidates spending their campaign funds on.
• And Indian Creek’s Creek Cattle Co. featured in a new student-led business report. 

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

• Franklin residents help draft city’s future;  
• Franklin schools extends JAG program amid funding cuts; 
• A voter forum recap; 
• And a look at special activities going on in Johnson County this weekend. 

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On this special episode of “Beyond the Headlines," the Daily Journal presents the Spring 2026 Johnson County Voter Forum at Franklin College as it happened live on April 15, 2026, at Franklin College. 

More than 30 candidates attended the forum, along with 120 voters. 

Local experts gave a short presentation about three key issues facing the community, with the candidates giving 90-second remarks about each topic throughout the ...

This week on a special episode of “Beyond the Headlines”:

• A fire decimates an under construction building at Compass Park; 
• Voters cast their ballots as early voting begins; 
• The Gatling Gauntlet to permanently close; 
• And what you can expect at our upcoming voter forum. 

Link to donations for Compass Park residents: https://shorturl.at/RgR3N

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

• Residents take to the streets to protest the Trump administration; 
• The governor talks affordability for Hoosiers;
• A new report examines Indiana’s media ecosystem for the first time;  
• And an early voting preview ahead of polls opening next week. 

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”: 

• Whiteland High School will offer virtual school this fall;
• Johnson County Senior Services pantry runs low;
• A local woman wishes for peace amid Iran conflict;
• And a look ahead at some upcoming events set for next month. 

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This week on a special episode of “Beyond the Headlines”: 

Franklin in Focus with Mayor Steve Barnett: 

• New developments moved forward;
• Officials plan a change in ambulance providers;
• Chick-Fil-A arrives;

Also, donations pay off more than $20K in debt at Franklin schools. 

And a special segment with Elissa Maudlin, who will reflect on her time at the Daily Journal before she departs.  

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On this week's episode of “Beyond the Headlines”:

• What you should know as severe weather season arrives;
• County officials allocate funds to the Smith Valley Road widening project;
• Local leaders learn about data centers during a regional discussion;
• Franklin schools hires a chief for its new police department;
• And more.

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On this week's episode of “Beyond the Headlines”:

• Local lawmakers accomplished a sweep of bills as the 2026 session ends.
• Center Grove girls' basketball makes history with their second state title in over 30 years.
• What’s next for locals after the much-discussed housing bill passes.
• See what Trafalgar has in store after officials hold their first state of the town address.
• And a reporter's roundtable featuring voter r...

On this week's episode of “Beyond the Headlines”:

• Local officials are speaking out about a housing bill that they believe limits their local control;
• Festival Country gives details about their “second best year ever” in tourism;
• County officials report a downward trend in overdose deaths;
• What's next for patients as Johnson Memorial Health prepares to close its maternity ward;
• And a reporter's roundtable featuring the...

Welcome to “Beyond the Headlines,” a local news podcast focused on stories shaping Johnson County. 

Hosted by reporters and editors from the Daily Journal, this show takes you behind the stories you see in print and our website — exploring what’s happening, why it matters and how the reporting comes together. 

This is new for us, which means we are testing the waters to see how the community responds. If listeners engage and enjoy th...