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In today’s South Side Scoop:

• The Johnson County Fair 🎡 

• We missed the free gas ⛽️ 

• The Artcraft’s Summer Break Series

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THE DIGEST

JOHNSON COUNTY CROWNS A QUEEN!

Emily Martin, an 18-year-old Franklin Community High School graduate, was crowned the 2024 Johnson County Fair Queen on Sunday night. Joining her on the queen’s court are Elise Armstrong (1st runner up), Emma Gunn (2nd runner up), Layna Tzaferis (3rd runner up), Abigaile Wolfe (4th runner up), and Chloe Grubb (Miss Congeniality). Emily expressed her honor in representing Johnson County and looks forward to inspiring young girls at the fair.

FREE GAS?!

Legacy Church in Greenwood is already making a significant impact on the community, even before launching its services. Demonstrating their commitment to service, the church organized a giveaway, distributing $25 worth of free gas to 80 people and 150 backpacks filled with school supplies for children.

“We wanted to serve before we even started a service,” said Pastor Dereck Frymier. The church aims to give away 500 backpacks next year and plans to hold monthly events like this. Legacy Church will officially launch on Sunday, Aug. 18, at Greenwood Christian Academy.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Big Tube: South Side's New Art Hub

Big Car Collaborative is transforming a former factory near Garfield Park into "Big Tube," a contemporary art museum set to open in fall 2025. The $6.5 million project will feature five exhibition spaces, a performance area, a restaurant, business incubators, recording studios, and 20 artist studios. Big Tube will focus on themes of community, memory, and mythology, promising to challenge and engage visitors. Co-founders Shauta Marsh and Jim Walker aim to make Big Tube a cornerstone of creativity and culture on the South Side.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Johnson County Fair

The Johnson County Fair officially kicked off yesterday and there’s lots happening in the next couple of days.

Today:

• 6pm-11pm: Poor Jack Amusements Moolight Madness Unlimited Ride Bracelet ($30)

• 7pm: Micro Wrestling (Grandstands)

• 8pm: Wheels of Agriculture Game Show

Tomorrow:

• 10am: RT2 (Read, Tase, Touch) Children Ages 4-7 (Heritage Hall)

• 1pm: Wheels of Agriculture Game Show

• 1pm-5pm: Poor Jack Amusements KIDDIES DAY ON THE MIDWAY Unlimited Ride Bracelet ($18)

• 6pm-11pm: Poor Jack Amusements Moolight Madness Unlimited Ride Bracelet ($30)

• 7pm: Pedal Tractor Pull

• 7pm: Sprint Kart Nationals Showdown ($10)

Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Chick-fil-A Greenwood!

Join CFA Greenwood Monday night in your favorite PJs for a special dinner and story time with the cow! Kids can drop off their stuffed animals for an unforgettable campout. Return Tuesday morning to pick them up, enjoy breakfast, and hear all about their adventures!

Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot here.

📸 By attending, guests agree to be potentially photographed/filmed for promotional materials.

July Date Night at Antilogy

Bring your summer date to After Hours at Antilogy for a special evening of wine and bourbon tastings from Starlight Distillery and Huber Winery. Enjoy samples, a raffle giveaway, and a select dinner menu. Choose from seating at a table, the full bar, or our cozy lounge.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, July 16

• Time: 6-8pm

• Tickets: $60 for 2 people, $120 for 4 people

Reserve your spot at antilogycg.com/events.

Summer Break Series: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

• Date: Tuesday, July 16

• Time: 10am

• Place: Historic Artcraft Theatre

CIVIL NEWS

🏢 Bargersville Planning Commission Meeting

On the agenda for today’s Planning Commission meeting:

• Innovative Engineering & Consulting, Inc. is requesting approval to exceed the max parking requirements at Good Shepeherd Vet Services.

• Lennar Homes is requesting primary plat approval for 267 residential lots. These properties would be located northwest and northeast of 250 E. Two Cent Road.

• Full agenda here.

💵 Franklin City Council Meeting

On the agenda for today’s City Council Meeting:

• Budgetary ordinances

• Reappropriating $40,000 for the Headstone/Foundation Repair Project at Greenlawn Cemetary

• Fireworks ordinance discussion

• Full agenda here.

🛑 Franklin Board of Public Works & Safety Meeting

On today’s agenda for today’s Board of Public Works & Safety meeting:

• Street signs

• Maintenance bonds

• Filing liens on unkempt property

• Full agenda here.

🦺 Greenwood Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting

On today’s agenda at the Board for Public Works & Safety meeting:

• Noise ordinance waiver requests

• Performance guarantees from local businesses

• Consideration of contracts

• Full agenda here.

WEATHER

Monday

92 🌡️ 74 | ⛅️ | 15% | 🌬️ WSW 13MPH

Tuesday

85 🌡️ 71 | 🌦️ | 54% | 🌬️ WDW 10-20 MPH

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Monday

• Johnson County Fair | Blue River Band | 7pm

• Ale Emporium (Castleton) | Frank Bradford | 7pm

• Hoosier Dome | Keep Flying | 7pm | Tickets

• Dugout Bar | Open Stage | 7pm

Tuesday

• Old National Centre | Marcus King | 8pm | Tickets

• Rooftop Garden (Fountain Square) | Viewfinder | 7pm

• Ale Emporium (Castleton) | Steve Fulton | 7pm

• Dugout Bar | Tim and Tom | 7pm

• Tin Roof | Ben Bernhard | 9pm

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