🌱 Avon man faces serious child exploitation and molestation charges in Hendricks County.

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In today's newsletter:

• Avon man faces serious child exploitation and molestation charges in Hendricks County.
• How an Avon student turned a summer internship into career momentum.

Also on today's calendar: The Smile Stroll and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
• Saturday: Very warm and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Avon man charged after allegedly molesting, taking pictures of young girls (wthr.com) — An Avon man has been charged in Hendricks County with child molesting, child exploitation, and voyeurism after investigators say they found hidden-camera images of underage girls, including relatives. The case began with a DCS report in 2025 and includes detailed interviews with the victim, family members, and the suspect, who denies inappropriate contact.
   

• Potter Interns gain hands-on experience (iu.edu) — An Indiana University student from Avon spent the summer in a competitive Potter Internship, gaining hands-on lab and field experience in environmental geoscience alongside state survey professionals. The program, which has already led some interns to full-time jobs, shows how Avon students can access advanced research, mentoring, and career-building opportunities in geology and museum work across Indiana.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Booked →
  Avon Gardens, 6259 County Road 91 North, Avon
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• The Smile Stroll →
  Avon Town Hall Park, 6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon
  10:30 am
• Booked →
  Avon Gardens, 6259 County Road 91 North, Avon
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Kite Festival: Soaring Through the Winds →
  6570 E US HIGHWAY 36, Avon
  1:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Pollinator Patrol Walk →
  Avon IN
  10:00 am
• Avon Redevelopment Authority (RDA) →
  6570 East US Highway 36, Avon
  5:30 pm
• Avon Redevelopment Commission (RDC) →
  6570 East US Highway 36, Avon
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Pollinator Patrol Walk →
  104 S. County Road 625 E, Avon
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 19
• Back Your Badge Marathon →
  Plainfield IN
• Quaker Day Craft and Community Festival →
  Plainfield Friends Church, 105 S East St, Plainfield
  7:00 am
• Quaker Day Parade →
  Plainfield, IN Calendar Plainfield, IN 46168
  10:00 am
• Plainfield Sky Dance →
  Al & Jan Barker Sports Complex Al & Jan Barker Sports Complex - Plainfield IN 46168
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I want to give a HUGE shout out Tom Feeney, owner of Feeney's Garage Doors for the absolutely gorgeous garage door and super fast install!
  We couldn't have asked for better! Also, a thank you to Elite Pro Painting…between these to FABULOUS companies our home got a much needed update! (Nextdoor Northwestern Avon)

• Avon Community School Corporation posted a job opening for Custodian - 1st Shift (40 Hrs) in Avon. Apply here.
• Indiana University Health posted a job opening for RN House Supervisor (Associate Administrator) - Special Weekend Option in Avon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Plainfield

• Vietnam War Memorial Wall coming to Plainfield's Quaker Days celebration (wishtv.com)
• Indiana mom allegedly threw boiling water at unfaithful husband, struck child instead (local12.com)
• Indiana banks building talent pipelines through high school apprenticeships (insideindianabusiness.com)

Brownsburg

• Brownsburg schools reach $150,000 settlement with former superintendent (wthr.com)
• HSFA Indiana Top 10 high school football rankings – September 16, 2026 (highschoolfootballamerica.com)
• Hoosier Enquirer 2026 High School Rankings: Indiana's 20 Best Public and Private High Schools (hoosierenquirer.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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