Home Services

Make Summer 2026 Unforgettable

Imagine stepping outside on a warm summer evening, the sun beginning to set, and your own private oasis waiting just steps from your door. No crowded public pools, no packing up the car, no schedules—just you, your family, and the perfect place to relax, entertain, and create lifelong memories.As we look ahead to Summer 2026, more homeowners are realizing that a backyard pool isn’t just a luxury—it’s a lifestyle upgrade, a long-term investment, and a way to truly enjoy the home you already...

Auto + Marine

Safeguarding The Drive

Greenwood Automotive: Expert Vehicle Repair Services With Personalized Touches Article by Allyson (Ally) Straczek | Photography by Alexis Hubler Preventive automotive maintenance is an important way to protect investment in vehicles. Well-maintained vehicles respond predictably, brake consistently, handle better and experience fewer mechanical failures. That predictability can reduce driver stress and improve reaction time in emergencies. Will Barclay, owner of Greenwood Automotive, explains...

Home Services

Plants Support Well-Being, Home Values

Miss M's Home And Garden Provides High-Quality Trees, Shrubs, Flowers, Gardening Tools And More Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Miss M's Home and Garden A Bargersville garden center is the go-to source for the new, highly coveted glow-in-the-dark firefly petunias as the first bioluminescent, light-emitting flowers to be sold to the public. These petunias look like typical white petunias during the day but emit a soft, green, moon-like glow at night.  To achieve more magical...

Life + Culture

'JCCF Together' For 2026–2030

Continued Investment In Community Needs: Johnson County Community Foundation Launches New Strategic Plan Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by JCCF Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) representatives are executing a new, five-year strategic plan, called JCCF Together, which will guide the Foundation’s work from 2026 through 2030. The plan reflects JCCF’s continued endeavor to strengthening community connections, expanding philanthropic impact and enhancing quality of life...

Life + Culture

Range Of Investments In Greenwood

Mayor Mark Myers Outlines City Achievements And Four Key Pillars That Guide Greenwood’s Future Article by Julie Brown Patton Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers recently delivered his 15th annual State of the City to 250-plus business professionals, community members and residents at the Greenwood Fieldhouse. Hosted by Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance and moderated by Eric Prime of Van Valer Law Firm, the discussion centered on the city’s continued growth, its recent achievements and the...

Local Services

Building Foundational Athleticism, Faith, Respect, Teamwork, Life Lessons

The Ark: Future Sports Performance Complex In Greenwood To Open This Summer As Southside's First Large-Scale Indoor Sports Facility Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided Inspired by Biblical references to Noah's motivation from God to build an ark over 75-100 years, Greenwood basketball enthusiast Jonny Marlin plans to open the area’s first large-scale indoor sports facility, reverentially named The Ark.  "Ten years ago, when I prayed about my dream of creating a sports...

Professional Services

Precision Pools, Perfected Over Decades

Angie’s Pool & Spa Blends Accuracy, Innovation, Service To Create Backyard Retreats Article by Allyson (Ally) Straczek | Photography by Angie’s Pool & Spa Angie’s Pool & Spa began in 1990, when Angie and her husband, Paul Lauth, started the business from their garage, passing out fliers and cleaning pools. Their dedication and hard work soon led to a small shop located off County Line and State Road 37, and eventually to the Greenwood location on Meridian Parke Drive and then on to a Franklin...

Home + Design

Fabulous Flooring Preferences

Big Dog Flooring Specialists Say Neutral Colors Are Back In Style Article by Julie Brown Patton Different styles in flooring edge treatments are expanding in popularity, luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is being applied to nearly every room in homes and comforting carpets are still being chosen for bedroom floors, state Big Dog Flooring co-owners and spouses Chip and Kristin Payton. As a family-owned and operated business, the Big Dog Flooring Inc. crew handles residential and commercial projects, as...

Home + Design

Top-Rated Custom Homes

Catching Up To Achievements Of The Duke Homes Team Headquartered In Bargersville Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by David Pluimer For 2026, Duke Homes' crews are widening their service area to address the demand for exceptional, high-quality, custom home builds. No doubt, word got out that Duke Homes and Duke Renovations just received Hoosier Excellence Awards from the Indiana Builders Association for two different projects: Best New Kitchen for Homes valued at more than $600,000...

Home + Design

Transform Concrete Into Impressive Finishes

TAK Epoxy Flooring Protects Floors Against Dirt, Dust, Chemicals, Bacteria Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by TAK Epoxy Flooring Transforming ordinary concrete floors into durable, stylish surfaces that stand the test of time is the mission of the three owners of TAK Epoxy: Tyler Mauder, Aaron Kyle and Kyle O'Farrell. Their top-notch resin coatings protect floors from moisture, oil spills, UV rays, mishaps or heavy usage. Tyler says they presently have 16 in-stock epoxy flake...