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Flood leaves redevelopment opportunity for Franklin

March 13, 2010

The city of Franklin is using the post-flood era to push for comprehensive redevelopment in and around downtown. The cornerstone of the plan is a flood plain southwest of the courthouse.

On The Beat

City of Franklin selling two buildings, including former City Hall

February 13, 2010

IBJ Staff

Bids for one or both of the properties will be accepted from Feb. 17 through March 16 at the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 70 E. Monroe St.

News & Analysis

Packard parts supplier thrives, but nostalgic niche may fade

January 4, 2010

Mason King

Franklin is home to one of the nation's foremost sellers of antique car components, but co-owners Fred Bruner and Max Merritt fear the ride might be slowing.

Restaurant reviews

DINING: Franklin spinoff centers on brick oven offerings

January 2, 2010

Lou Harry

Richard's Pizza Kitchen kicks off a month of new pizzeria reviews.

On The Beat

New Franklin College office to help not-for-profits recruit volunteers

August 3, 2009

IBJ Staff

Franklin College has a new office that helps Johnson County not-for-profits develop Web sites and recruit volunteers. The Nonprofit Resource Center was sparked in part by the lack of volunteer coordination during the summer floods of 2008.

News & Analysis

Newcomer Franklin University could create marketing mix-up for Franklin College

June 8, 2009

J.K. Wall

Ohio-based Franklin University's move into the Indianapolis market sets up the potential for significant name confusion with Franklin College, the liberal arts school 30 minutes south of Indianapolis.

News brief

Franklin ban snuffs out smoking

May 11, 2009

Tavern owners in Franklin will mothball their ashtrays next month following the passage of a smoking ban May 4. City councilors voted 6-1 to make the ban one of the most restrictive in the state.

News & Analysis

Franklin manufacturer benefits from high petroleum costs

August 14, 2006

Anthony Schoettle

Increased oil and natural gas prices are hammering many manufacturers, but Franklin-based Grimmer Industries Inc. is flying high. Grimmer specializes in making Hurricane brand air compressors and compressor boosters used in oil and natural gas well drilling and aggregate mining.