Benjamin’s Coffeehouse and Bakeshop is located at 49 E. Court St. Franklin, Indiana. Benjamin’s is now open to the public serving different beverages and foods such as wraps, paninis, and baked goods. Over the past decade, Franklin’s downtown area has thrived. Unique restaurants, boutiques and coffee shops have made for a vibrant scene, coupled with community events, festivals and concerts.

BARGERSVILLE — A unique boutique with a big heart prepares for its grand reopening in downtown Bargersville. The Hope Gallery is a project by the nonprofit, Alex and Ali Foundation, where adults with developmental disabilities have a safe space to work and learn job skills. For the past few years, team members in the retail space work on arts and crafts to sell and assist customers.

Storie’s Restaurant is up and running again at 109 E. Main Street, Greensburg. The popular eatery closed July 3, 2021 and reopened Tuesday, May 10. Community members expressed gratitude and excitement to see the restaurant return with some noticeable improvements. Much of the wait staff returned as well and welcomed regular customers back to the signature location.

Students learn what it takes to get a seed to grow into a plant outside of Walnut Grove Elementary School. BARGERSVILLE — In the first grade, there is really nothing better than pajama day or your teacher taking your class outside for part of the school day. WRTV stopped by Walnut Grove Elementary School in Bargersville on a day when first graders got to do both.