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Michigan Marching Band at Franklin Central High School December 4, 2021

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The University of Michigan will be rehearsing for their performances at the Big 10 Football Championship Game on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 9:30-11:30 am, at the Franklin Central High School stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana!

For over 100 years, the Michigan Marching Band has thrilled thousands of fans with exciting performances that have made them one of the greatest college bands in the country. That tradition of excellence thrives today as the MMB continues its pursuit of the highest levels of visual and musical performance as it “takes the field” at the Big House in Ann Arbor.

The over 250 members of the Michigan Marching Band make up one of the PREMIER marching bands in the country and will be sure to entertain you, for FREE Saturday morning.

It will be chilly but sunny, so bring a cup of cocoa, a blanket, and come enjoy the show!

Complete University of Michigan Marching Band Schedule

All times are in Eastern Time

Friday, Dec. 3

9 am – Rehearsal on Elbel Field

Rehearsal in Lucas Oil Stadium (Closed to the public)

Saturday, Dec. 4 GAME DAY!

9:30 am – MMB Rehearsal at Franklin Central HS (6215 S Franklin Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46259) Open to the public

12 pm – Ticket Office opens at Lucas Oil Stadium

3:30 pm – Fanfare Band performs at B1G Tailgate Show (Indiana Convention Center Halls H-K)

5:15 pm – MMB Performs at Fan Fest Pep Rally (Indiana Convention Center Halls H-K)

5:15 pm – Fanfare Band Performs at Michigan Athletics Donor Tailgate (Bullseye Event Center, 723 S. Capitol Ave.)

6:15 pm – Lucas Oil Stadium gates open

7:49 pm – Michigan Marching Band Pregame

8:05 pm – National Anthem by combined Michigan Marching Band and Hawkeye Marching Band

8:17 pm – Kickoff – MMB will be seated in Sections 103-105

Halftime – MMB performs first

BOIL WATER ADVISORY in effect for City of Franklin Through May 6th

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Friday May 5, 2017, 12:20 PM – *updated* 12:16p.m.

We have been advised by Indiana American Water that locations affected are west of US31 between Commerce Dr. and Franklin Lakes Subdivision and that the boil order is in effect until 12:00 p.m. May 6th, 2017

Friday, May 5, 2017, 10:41 AM

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management requires all public water systems to issue a Boil Water Advisory when a significant drop in water pressure occurs in the distribution system. Please follow the instructions below:

1. Immediately after your normal water pressure is restored, flush your internal plumbing until clear water flows from your water faucets.

2. Boil drinking water for three (3) Minutes prior to consumption.

3. This advisory remains in effect until 3:00 p.m. May 6, 2017, unless notified otherwise.

It is recommended that all water used for drinking, cooking and oral hygiene be brought to a full boil for a minimum of three minutes. It is not necessary to boil water for other uses.
Please contact Indiana American Water with any other questions at 1-800-492-8373.

SOURCE: Johnson County Sheriff’s Office

I-65 Ramp Closures May 1-6 at Main Street & Whiteland Road in Johnson County

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JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation will begin one-at-a-time closures of Interstate 65 ramps at Main Street/Greenwood and Whiteland Road next week for milling, patching and paving operations.

Work is part of the $84 million construction project on I-65 between Greenwood and Franklin.

The following is a tentative schedule of ramp restrictions.  No two ramps will be closed at the same time.  Inclement weather can push operations back.

MONDAY, MAY 1   

  • SB I-65 northwest ramp at Main Street:  daytime milling, then reopen
  • SB I-65 southwest ramp at Main Street:  daytime milling and patching, then reopen
  • SB I-65 southwest ramp at Main Street:   nighttime paving begins at 9 PM, then reopen

TUESDAY, MAY 2   

  • NB I-65 southeast ramp at Main Street:  daytime milling and patching, then reopen
  • NB I-65 northeast ramp at Main Street:  daytime milling and patching, then reopen
  • SB I-65 northwest ramp at Main Street:  nighttime paving, then reopen

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

  • SB I-65 northwest ramp at Whiteland Road:  daytime milling and patching, then reopen
  • SB I-65 southwest ramp at Whiteland Road:  daytime milling, then reopen
  • NB I-65 southeast ramp at Main Street:   nighttime paving, then reopen
  • NB I-65 northeast ramp at Main Street:  nighttime paving, then reopen

THURSDAY, MAY 4

  • NB I-65 southeast ramp at Whiteland Road:  daytime milling and patching, then reopen
  • NB I-65 northeast ramp at Whiteland Road:  daytime milling and patching, then reopen
  • NB and SB I-65 at Main Street:  nighttime paving along shoulder area, then reopen

FRIDAY, MAY 5

  • SB I-65 northwest ramp at Whiteland Road:  nighttime paving, then reopen
  • SB I-65 southwest ramp at Whiteland Road:  nighttime paving, then reopen

SATURDAY, MAY 6

  • NB I-65 southeast ramp at Whiteland Road:  nighttime paving, then reopen
  • NB I-65 northeast ramp at Whiteland Road:  nighttime paving, then reopen

INDOT officials say mainline surface paving could begin the week of May 7, weather permitting.

Ramps at State Road 44/Franklin are slated to be repaired and resurfaced in early June.

Milestone is the state’s contractor for this 11-mile added travel lanes/full-depth reconstruction project in Johnson County extending from 6.18 miles south of I-465 (Main Street/Greenwood) to 0.85 miles south of S.R. 44.

SOURCE: INDOT