Johnson County home sales update
Residential real estate market was robust in November, with pended home sales increasing significantly and home prices moderating, according to F.C. Tucker Company.
Specifically in Johnson County:
For more information, visit talktotucker.com.
Kroger celebrates investment in Johnson County
Kroger celebrated another multi-million-dollar investment in Indiana. A ribbon-cutting marked the ceremonial completion of a $3.6 million project to enhance the store at 5961 N. State Road 135, Greenwood.
“This investment represents our commitment to be outstanding in price, selection and service for our customers in Johnson County,” said Kroger division president Colleen Juergensen. “Today’s celebration is part of a year-long statewide plan to elevate the customer experience in our stores, making sure they’re places where Hoosiers love to shop and Kroger associates love to work. And with the holiday season upon us, the timing couldn’t be better. We are grateful to everyone who chooses Kroger for the ingredients of great holiday memories.”
Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers said this celebration comes at “an exciting time for the city of Greenwood. They’ve remodeled this store” [as] “this whole area is being remodeled.” Myers said, “We’re adding so many more houses. We’re going to have more people coming in here. This is the perfect time” for Kroger’s investment. “We’re excited to have Kroger here,” he said. “We want to see you continue to grow and whatever we can do to help, we’re always here for you.”
The ribbon-cutting also served as the setting to celebrate $10,000 in hunger relief donations by Kroger and Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation. The foundation provided $8,000 to The Society of St. Andrew which gathers unharvested produce from farm fields.
Kroger also presented $1,000 to the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County and $1,000 to the Weekend Food Bag Program of Grace Assembly Church in New Whiteland.
Kroger’s contributions represent the latest elements of the grocer’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan, its commitment to eliminate hunger in the communities Kroger serves.
The ribbon-cutting also provided an opportunity to celebrate a personal achievement. Juergensen honored the associate with the longest tenure on the store team. Cashier Barbara Lydy 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 year’s top songs. Lydy started in May 1983, 41 years ago.
OrthoIndy welcomes two healthcare professionals to its team
OrthoIndy announced the addition of two healthcare leaders, underscoring its commitment to enhancing patient experiences and outcomes.
John Moeller joins the practice as chief operating officer while Lori Stark has been named chief nursing officer. The hires mark a transition from a previously combined COO/CNO role into two distinct positions, reflecting OrthoIndy’s strategic growth and focus on specialized operational excellence.
Moeller brings over 35 years of experience in medical practice management, facility development and IT to his new role as COO of OrthoIndy and its group practice clinics.
Stark will serve as CNO of OrthoIndy Hospital and its clinical operations. She joined OrthoIndy in early 2024 as an inpatient nurse, building strong relationships with patients and staff before stepping into her current role. Stark has over 20 years of nursing and leadership experience, having most recently led hospital-based Telehealth care delivery and, prior to that, the clinical programs of the Orthopedic Service Line at IU Health.
For more information about OrthoIndy’s team and orthopedic services, visit OrthoIndy.com.
Franciscan Health achieves Platinum Level status
Franciscan Health recently was recognized for achieving Quit Now Indiana Champion Platinum Level status for smoking cessation. The recognition encompasses all of the Franciscan hospitals in Indiana: Carmel, Crawfordsville, Crown Point, Dyer, Indianapolis, Lafayette, Michigan City, Mooresville, Munster, Orthopedic Hospital (Carmel) and Rensselaer.
A Quit Now Indiana Champion is a health system, medical provider or employer that values 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 are leading the way in helping Hoosiers end their tobacco use and begin recovery. The levels are designated by the health system’s number of referrals to Quit Now Indiana, as well as having 100% tobacco-free grounds policy that protects all from secondhand smoke, promotes a healthy environment and a tobacco treatment policy or workflow.
“Everyone deserves the opportunity to be as healthy as possible,” said Irene Boone Phillips, program coordinator for Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Coalition at Franciscan Health. “Tobacco products are the only consumer products on the market that cause disease and death when used as intended. Receiving the Quit Now Indiana Platinum status affirms Franciscan Health’s commitment to saving lives and helping the communities we serve recover from nicotine addiction.”
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