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Dirk Cushing

September 17, 2022 Stephanie Dolan

By Nicole Davis For the past six years, Dirk Cushing has biked an average of 600 miles in the month of September (previously June) for the Great Cycle Challenge, a fundraiser benefitting the Children’s Cancer […]

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Grace McCarty

August 20, 2022 Stephanie Dolan

By Todd Travis Grace McCarty got involved with the Johnson County Fair at a young age when she joined 4H, an organization designed to provide experiences where young people learn by doing. Her activity of […]

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ICON of the Month: Jon Wright

July 16, 2022 Stephanie Dolan

By Todd Travis Jon Wright has been an entrepreneur for as long as he can remember. He started with delivering papers at age 12, continuing on through selling candy or magazines or newspapers after that. […]

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ICON of the Month: John Norris, MD

June 18, 2022 Stephanie Dolan

Compiled by Nancy Hammerstrom When Dr. John Norris decided that he wanted to practice medicine, he set his sights on gynecology. “It’s the only branch of medicine where the majority of the outcomes are happy,” […]

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ICON of the Month: Nancy Plake

May 21, 2022 Stephanie Dolan

By Todd Travis Nancy Plake became the first executive director of United Way of Johnson County in 1990. She’s been a Center Grove resident since 1987. “I love living in the Center Grove area. My […]

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ICON of the Month: Anne Ameis

March 19, 2022 Stephanie Dolan

Compiled by Nicole Davis and Roncalli High School Recently named the class of 2022 valedictorian for Roncalli High School, Anne Ameis dedicates her time both in and out of the classroom. She will graduate with […]

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ICON of the Month: Raymond Jackson

February 19, 2022 Stephanie Dolan

Compiled by Nancy Hammerstrom Center Grove Police Chief Raymond Jackson knew from a young age that he wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement. “My best friend’s dad was a sergeant in the city […]

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ICON of the Month: Richard Huber

January 15, 2022 Stephanie Dolan

Compiled by Nicole Davis Dr. Richard “Dick” Huber was recently selected by AARP, a nonprofit organization for people ages 50 and older, to receive the 2021 AARP Indiana Andrus Award for Community Service. This is […]

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ICON of the Month: Rose Myers

December 1, 2021 Stephanie Dolan

Rose Myers is a sixth-degree blackbelt and head instructor at Pilsung ATA Martial Arts in Greenwood. Hundreds of students have come through her program from preschool age through adults. As a teacher of Taekwondo, Myers […]