Latest information on Johnson County home sales
According to F.C. Tucker Company, the residential real estate market was strong in November, with a significant increase in pending home sales and home prices calming.
Specifically in Johnson County:
Pending home sales increased by 41.3% compared to this time last year, and available homes increased by 57 homes Available for sale inventory increased by 30.6% Average home sales price increased slightly by 5.5% % to $359,366
For more information, visit talktotucker.com.
Kroger celebrates investment in Johnson County
Kroger celebrates new multi-million dollar investment in Indiana. The ribbon cutting marked the ceremonial completion of a $3.6 million project to enhance the store at 5961 N. State Route 135 in Greenwood.
“This investment represents our commitment to excellence in price, selection and service for our Johnson County customers,” said Kroger Division President Colleen Jurgensen. “Today’s celebration marks a yearlong celebration of our commitment to improving the customer experience in our stores and ensuring that Hoosiers love to shop and Kroger employees love to work.” And with the holidays just around the corner, the timing couldn’t be better. Thank you to everyone who has chosen Kroger for their wonderful holiday memories.”
Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers said the celebration “comes at an exciting time for the city of Greenwood.” “They’ve renovated this store,” (as) “this whole area is being renovated,” Myers said. “We’re adding more homes, more people here. It’s coming. Now is the right time to invest in Kroger.” “We’re excited that Kroger is here,” he said. “We want to see you continue to grow. Whatever we can do, we’ll always be here for you.”
The ribbon cutting also served as a celebration of $10,000 in hunger relief donations from Kroger and Kroger Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation. The foundation donated $8,000 to the Society of St. Andrew, which collects unharvested produce from fields.
Kroger also gave $1,000 to the Johnson County Interchurch Food Pantry and $1,000 to the Weekend Food Bag Program at Grace Assembly Church in New Whiteland.
Kroger’s contribution represents the latest element in the grocer’s Zero Hunger | The Zero Waste Initiative is Kroger’s commitment to ending hunger in the communities it serves.
The ribbon cutting also served as an opportunity to celebrate individual accomplishments. Jurgensen recognized the longest-serving associate on the store team. Cashier Barbara Liddy joined Kroger when “Return of the Jedi” was the top movie, “Dallas” was one of the top shows on TV, and Michael Jackson made “Billie Jean” one of the top shows of the year. It was a time when it became one of the songs. Lydy started 41 years ago in May 1983.
OrthoIndy welcomes two medical professionals to its team
OrthoIndy announced the addition of two healthcare leaders, highlighting its commitment to improving patient experience and outcomes.
John Moller has joined the business as chief operating officer and Lori Stark has been named chief nursing officer. This hire reflects OrthoIndy’s strategic growth and focus on professional operational excellence and marks the transition from the previously combined COO/CNO role to two distinct positions.
Mr. Moller brings more than 35 years of experience in medical practice management, facility development and IT to his new role as COO of OrthoIndy and its group practices.
Mr. Stark will serve as CNO for OrthoIndy Hospital and its clinical operations. She joined OrthoIndy in early 2024 as an inpatient nurse and developed strong relationships with patients and staff before taking on her current role. Stark has more than 20 years of nursing and leadership experience, most recently leading the delivery of hospital-based telehealth care and prior to that leading clinical programs for the orthopedic service line at IU Health.
To learn more about OrthoIndy’s team and orthopedic services, please visit OrthoIndy.com.
Franciscan Health achieves platinum level status
Franciscan Health was recently recognized for achieving Quit Now Indiana Champion Platinum level status for smoking cessation. This accreditation includes all Franciscan hospitals in Indiana: Carmel, Crawfordsville, Crown Point, Dyer, Indianapolis, Lafayette, Michigan City, Mooresville, Munster, Orthopedic Hospital (Carmel), Rensselaer.
A Quit Now Indiana Champion is a health system, provider, or employer that evaluates and promotes Quit Now Indiana Tobacco Treatment Services. Franciscan is one of only four health systems in Indiana to achieve Quit Now Indiana Champion Platinum level status.
Quit Now Indiana Champions is at the forefront of helping Hoosiers quit tobacco use and begin recovery. This level is determined by the number of Quit Now Indiana referrals by the health system and a 100% tobacco-free premises policy that protects everyone from second-hand smoke and promotes a healthy environment and tobacco treatment policy or workflow. will be done.
“Everyone deserves the opportunity to be as healthy as possible,” said Eileen Boone Phillips, program coordinator for the Tobacco Prevention and Smoking Cessation Coalition at Franciscan Health. “Tobacco products are the only consumer products on the market that cause illness and death when used as intended. Achieving ‘Quit Now Indiana Platinum’ status marks Franciscan Health’s commitment to saving lives. , underpins our commitment to helping the communities we serve recover from nicotine addiction. ”
