Morgan County, IN

Whether Top 10 softball action, or a battle between two Morgan County baseball teams, there's a lot going on this week. Here's a look at two of the best matchups, plus some other events to get out and enjoy. Mooresville vs. Whiteland (Softball) ...

MARTINSVILLE — Officers in Morgan County have made an arrest in connection to a Friday afternoon bank robbery. According to a Friday evening news release from MPD, officers were dispatched to Citizens Bank on East Morgan Street around 3 p.m. Friday to a call for a robbery in progress. ...

The National Weather Service out of Indianapolis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northern Morgan County. According to the NWS, the warning is in effect until 3:30 p.m. Saturday. 'A restaurant is just fun': Bedford man opens Peddler's Loft Café in downtown Martinsville. Shortly before 3:15...

God has been so gracious in using this ministry to plant God’s Word into the hearts of all third and fourth-grade students with parental permission. Thank you all for making this possible through your support.  Weekday Religious Education is thankful for the opportunity to invite you to our annual  WRE Banquet. Please join us as we celebrate another year of Kingdom growth at 6:30 p.m. May 26 at First United Methodist Church, 3150 Myra Lane, Martinsville.  ...

MARTINSVILLE — It's no secret that there is a lack of childcare options in the Martinsville area, with some families having to sit on local waitlists for several months before children can be admitted to daycares. For the last several years, one childcare options in the Martinsville area has been Artesian Childcare located at the Central Education Center. ...

Nathan Marshman tossed a 2 hit shutout , striking out 11 and contributed an RBI double. Frankie Lizzi had two doubles and 2 RBI and teammate Colin Stephens ripped 3 hits, one was his 6th homer of the year along with 2 RBi. Joe Chrapliwy, Braylon Smith also brought home...

The median sales price for a single-family home in Morgan County during February was $214,207. That's an increase of 7.1% compared with February 2021, according to a USA TODAY Network localized analysis generated with data from Realtor.com. On a year-over-year basis, prices have been rising for six consecutive months. February...

We're a little past the halfway point of the baseball season and local teams are gearing up for the post-season tournament. Here's a look at what we've learned about Martinsville, Mooresville and Monrovia thus far. Martinsville battling mid-season struggles. After jumping out to a 7-3 start, things have slowed down...

Who's ready for FREE summer concerts? Between area communities' free summer concert series, informal live music at local eateries and summer festivals and events, there's a plethora of live music to enjoy this year with zero admission charges! From Pioneer Park in Mooresville to downtown Martinsville with a variety of festivals in between, there's sure to be a show you'll enjoy. Plan to bring your own seating for most events. This list will take you through the summer, but be sure to come back to check out what's happening this fall with free live music at several fall festivals in the area.

MORGAN COUNTY — "It was malicious vandalism." That was what Bill Rumbaugh told members of the Morgan County Fair Board during their meeting Tuesday night. Rumbaugh, a board member and building...

The weather outside is beginning to heat up, and locals are looking for things to do throughout Morgan County. The Martinsville Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will host a Creative Arts Festival for local veterans from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 13, at the Art Sanctuary, 190 N. Sycamore St., Martinsville.

MARTINSVILLE – Expect to see increased activity along State Road 37 starting this week between Martinsville and S.R. 144 with the warm, dry weather in the forecast. S.R. 37 will be reduced to one lane in each direction near bridgework at Myra Lane and Teeters Road. Daytime crews will be delivering and assembling steel bridge beams near Myra Lane. Expect 20-minute traffic stoppages at night as cranes lift each beam section into place over S.R. 37. Bridge crews also expect to pour the concrete deck early Wednesday morning for the Teeters Road overpass.

Work for the I-69 Finish Line is nearly 50% complete, according to the project's website. The entire corridor — which runs through Morgan, Johnson and Marion counties — is listed at being 48% complete. The Morgan County portion of the project is listed as being 79% complete, while...

MARTINSVILLE — The city of Martinsville recognized and paid tribute to the Martinsville Artesian Chess Club during its city council meeting Monday. The team, which is open to all students in the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville, recently had several members achieve state rankings. ...

Development is occurring throughout Morgan County, and a tax abatement approved Monday night could help bring more to the Monrovia area. Members of the Morgan County Council held a special meeting Monday night to approve a tax abatement for a proposed building in the Westpoint Development near Monrovia. ...

MORGAN COUNTY — The Morgan County Plan Commission met Monday night to hear requests from two people to vacate and replat property they own. Michael Tedrow received approval to vacate lots 39 and 40 in the Falcon Crest Development and combine them into one lot. Daniel and Tracy Boritzki...

Before adjourning to go into executive session, members of the Morgan County Redevelopment Commission discussed possible changes to the county Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. The commission met Monday morning at the Morgan County Administration Building. Others are reading: What to know about property tax assessments in Morgan County. ...

With the arrival of spring temperatures, many folks in and around Morgan County will look for restaurants that offer outdoor dining. Here are 10 places around Morgan County where you can dine outside. Greek's Pizzeria & The Groggy Goat Taproom. Greek's Pizzeria, 10 E. Morgan St., Martinsville, opened in 2020...