The Morgan County Correspondent

07/25/2025

UPDATE: Morgan Street is now reopened.

ATTENTION DRIVERS in downtown Martinsville: Morgan Street is currently closed as contractors access the water main. It is expected to reopen later in the day and remain open throughout the weekend. But next week, it will close again Monday through Wednesday for additional water main work.
Then, Jefferson Street will close to all traffic for four weeks, after which time, all four surrounding streets will be reduced to single-lane traffic. Those street closures are expected to last through November.
*NOTE: Though streets are expected to open back up to normal traffic in November, construction on the courthouse is expected to last through early 2027.

07/22/2025

Welp, the fencing around the Morgan County Courthouse is up — a preview of what awaits. Road closures are expected to take place, starting later this week with Jefferson Street.
Next month, all four streets around the square will be reduced to one lane as construction kicks into high gear for the courthouse remodel. Construction is expected to last through November.

07/21/2025

Reporter Jared had a great time interviewing Allen Collier — aka Timber Kutter Patriot — a few weeks back. Collier is a third-generation logger who lives in Paragon. Oh, and he's a social-media sensation, too, quickly closing in on a half-million followers on Facebook alone, not to mention Tik Tok. He brings a blend of humor, faith and good ol' fashioned know-how to his posts, which have garnered an international following. That's "a big Indiana boom, baby!"

07/21/2025

UPDATE: INDOT reissued a new map with the correct section of Ind. 252 highlighted.

A heads-up to drivers on Ind. 252, just west of Morgantown! A road closure is coming that's expected to last through early September.

07/17/2025

IT'S COMING! Courthouse construction is just around the corner, and that means street closures! Jefferson Street will be the first to close as equipment and fencing is brought on site, starting on or after next Thursday. Jefferson will be temporarily closed completely (though all sidewalks will still be open to pedestrian traffic).
Then next month, Morgan, Main, Washington and Jefferson streets will be converted to SINGLE-LANE traffic through late fall as construction gets into full swing.
Drivers are encouraged to pay close attention to the temporary signage that has gone up directing traffic flow.

07/16/2025

End rolls are in again!! $5/roll. We are open 9-5 M-F. 109 E Morgan St. Martinsville

07/06/2025

Everyone is getting in on the fun! Come see us at the fair and spin the wheel for some cool prizes! It’s the perfect time to renew early or get a subscription with our legacy pricing special!! $75/year & $45/6 months

07/03/2025

'Tis the season for chip-sealing! This time, it's coming to Ind. 39, between Ind. 67 and Ind. 142, starting on July 9. The work is expected to last a few days, depending on weather.

NOTE: This map is a bit inaccurate. As local drivers know, Ind. 39 splits off to the northwest as Ind. 67 continues northeast, shown here in the upper-right quadrant — minus the Ind. 67 label. The operations are reportedly to take place ONLY on Ind. 39, between Ind. 67 and Ind. 142.

07/02/2025

Morgan County SWAT Incident Ends with Arrest

From the Morgan County Sheriff's Office

MORGAN COUNTY — An incident that begin with neighbors has landed a Mooresville man behind bars after the Morgan County SWAT Team responded to his residence.
On July 1 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Morgan County Deputies responded to the 400 block of West Bunker Hill Road on the report that a male subject had entered the driveway and aimed a firearm at the complainant then left in gray pickup truck.
Officers were able to identify the subject as Darrell W. Lewis Jr., 51, 527 W. Bunker Hill Road, Mooresville.
Officers went to Lewis Jr. residence and attempted to make contact with him. They were met with verbal assaults and gunfire from inside the residence.
A safety perimeter was established and the Morgan County SWAT Team was activated. After approximately two hours of attempting to make contact with Lewis Jr. he came out of the residence on his own accord and was arrested without incident.
Lewis Jr. was charged with Disorderly Conduct (Class B Misdemeanor), Criminal Recklessness with a Firearm (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon (Level 5 Felony), and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon (Level 4 Felony). He was incarcerated in the Morgan County Jail. Final charges will be at the discretion of the Morgan County Prosecutors Office.

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

06/30/2025

A heads-up to drivers on Ind. 44, between Martinsville and Franklin. Chip-sealing operations are set to begin tomorrow and last for three or four days, depending on weather.

06/27/2025

Attention drivers in the city of Martinsville!

The city is investigating reports of multiple sink holes appearing in Martinsville, Indiana. Areas affected include but are not limited to Douglas Street, Washington Street, Pike Street, and Morgan Street. Observe barricades and stay alert while driving.

06/25/2025

County fair season is just around the corner, and that means one thing: The 2025 Morgan County 4-H Fair Guide!!
Every copy of this week's paper will include the fair guide, and complimentary single copies will also be available at the county fair, which kicks off next Saturday, July 5, and lasts through Saturday, July 12.
And be sure to look for our booth in the Merchant Building, where we'll be offering all sorts of goodies, including a special "legacy price" on subscriptions!
See y'all there!!
— Your friends at The Correspondent