News across Johnson County
Athlete of the week: Westfield High School QB benefits from chemistry with receivers
For Westfield High School junior quarterback Cooper Melvin, the connection he has with his receiving group is key to his accuracy. “I’ve been throwing to these guys since I moved here in seventh grade,” he said. “So with that chemistry that (we’ve) built, I know where they are…
Looking back, pressing ahead: 20 years of Current Publishing
We’re turning 20 years old in October. It’s a long way back to July 5, 2005, when my co-founder, Brian Kelly, and I decided to team and chase the dreams we were pursuing independently. That morning at 8:45 is when he and I decided to join forces with complementary areas of…
Sports Daily Digest September 28, 2026
Batesville’s Alexis Gallagher and Stella Maple qualified for the IHSAA Girls Golf State Finals as individual golfers following their performances at Saturday’s Regional at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin. Gallagher shot a 74 while [...]
BHS’ Gallagher, Maple Qualify for State
Batesville’s Alexis Gallagher and Stella Maple qualified for the IHSAA Girls Golf State Finals as individual golfers following their performances at Saturday’s Regional at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin. Gallagher shot a 74 while [...]
Opinion: In place of placation
One of the most endearing, and disturbing, behaviors of artificial intelligence is its insistence that we remain engaged with it. Among its tools are incessant follow-up questions, lap dog-like gratuitous complimenting, and robust, if not self-satisfying placating. For those of…
Opinion: Brochures got under my skin
My wife Mary Ellen has been encouraging me to see a dermatologist. Even though I had no observable problem, I knew the best medical advice was to see a skin doctor every year. Some doctors I enjoy seeing. When I went to an orthopedist, it tickled me that I was not the only dummy…
Opinion: Loving TV to death
A well-respected Australian magazine on coronary disease reports that watching too much TV, even if you are not overweight, can shorten your life. The original study didn’t get much attention because the publication has limited circulation, which makes sense, since most of its…
11 men arrested in Westfield-area child solicitation sting
Eleven men were arrested during a three-day undercover online operation aimed at people trying to meet children for sex. The Hamilton County Metro Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force announced the arrests Tuesday. The task force is headquartered at the Fishers…
300 Jobs Coming To Greenwood With New Amazon Facility
Amazon will invest $100 million and add 300 high-paying jobs to the Central Indiana area when the tech company opens a new manufacturing facility in Greenwood.
Indiana moves one step closer to its first Buc-ee’s
GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood City Council has cleared the way for a Buc-ee’s to be built near I-65 and Worthsville Road. The council voted 7-2 Monday night to rezone about 80 acres of land for the project. Plans call for an $85 million Buc-ee’s with a 74,000-square-foot travel…
Letter: Yes for continued academic excellence
Editor, Excellence is a longstanding tradition at Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Our families expect it. Our educators work toward it. And, most importantly, our students deserve it. As we look toward the future, our focus is on maintaining what we’ve built and continuing the…
Letter: OneZone supports referendums
Editor, The OneZone Chamber Board of Directors has voted to support referendum proposals on the Nov. 3 ballot for Carmel Clay Schools, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Noblesville Schools, Sheridan Community Schools and Westfield Washington Schools. Strong schools and a strong…