Throwback Thursday: May 2
News from around Johnson County as reported on May 2 in the pages of the Daily Journal and the Franklin Evening Star from the last 112 years.
Growth potential: Garden Celebration features everything needed to make your yard great
For area gardeners and horticulture enthusiasts, the annual Johnson County Garden Celebration is out of this world.
Gary Walker: Praying with faith and courage
One of my favorite Bible passages on prayer is found in the gospel of Luke (18:1-8). Luke 18:1 says, “And he (Jesus) told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.”
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site event looks at campaigns behind the scenes
When election season rolls around, the campaigns for important offices play out in public every day.
Movie review: ‘Civil War’ is a poignant reminder of journalism’s vital role
“We record so other people ask. Wanna be a journalist? That’s the job.”
Janet Hommel Mangas: A few days of vacation
We just got back from an Avalon River cruise: “Tulip Time in Holland and Belgium for Garden and Nature Lovers.” It was a 35th Anniversary gift from Dr. Steve — a.k.a. the chiropractor that buys rocks and gardens with me.
GPL Column: Books can make a difference
I didn’t have a library to visit growing up except at my school, and you can bet I read every single book available to me in that library — well, not “Gulliver’s Travels.” I tried, but it was just far too boring.
Johnson County food pantry listings: Week of April 28
BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH
Simply the best: ‘TINA’ captures electrifying music of Tina Turner
Tina Turner was so much throughout her life.
Provost at Missouri university appointed new Indiana State University president, school says
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — A provost at a Missouri university has been appointed Indiana State University’s new president, officials at the western Indiana school announced Friday.