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Good morning to you Beech Grove! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How does Beech Grove's IREAD score stack up to nearby districts?
- What will Beech Grove drivers pay under the new vehicle fee plan?
- When can Beech Grove fans see Edgewood's standout senior class in action?
Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. IREAD results are in. See how your Central Indiana school performed (indystar.com) — Beech Grove City Schools saw about 74% of third graders pass the IREAD literacy test, giving local families a clear snapshot of how students are performing. The statewide data show overall gains in reading, with comparisons to nearby districts in Marion and Hamilton counties that help put Beech Grove's results in context. 
2. Indy Council Raises Vehicle Taxes, Overrides Hogsett Veto (wibc.com) — Beech Grove drivers will soon pay a $25 annual registration fee for passenger vehicles and $40 for larger vehicles, aligning with nearby Greenwood. The change comes as Indianapolis dramatically raises its own vehicle taxes to fund road projects and qualify for additional state money, signaling a broader regional push to boost transportation funding.
3. Senior class ready to have a special year for Edgewood football (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Edgewood's senior-heavy football team will visit Beech Grove on Aug. 28 and later face Indianapolis Scecina in a conference matchup hosted at Beech Grove. With a powerful run game led by Braxton Carpenter and a deep, experienced defense, the Mustangs expect a breakout year, giving local fans two chances to see a strong opponent come to town.
4. Suspects in $2M Indy jewelry heist are allegedly part of 'terrorist cartel' Tren de Aragua (wane.com) — A suspect in a $2 million southeast Indianapolis jewelry heist reportedly stayed at a Beech Grove motel and was told to wait near a local Dollar General before the robbery. Police say the five arrested suspects admitted ties to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, and most of the stolen jewelry and cash were recovered after a multi-county chase on I-65.
📸 Around Beech Grove
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Beech Grove
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★ Featured events ★
- Support Sunday →
5th Ave. Smash Burgers • Wings • Pizza, 423 Main St, Beech Grove
5:00 pm
Sunday August 16
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Other local events
- MS Gyms : Boys II Men
Beech Grove City Schools Beech Grove, IN 46107
6:00 pm - Football (Boys V) @ Crispus Attucks
Beech Grove City Schools Crispus Attucks
7:00 pm - BAM - HS Baseball & Softball Turf
Beech Grove City Schools Beech Grove, IN 46107
8:00 am - Soccer (Girls V) - Indianapolis Lutheran
Beech Grove City Schools Beech Grove High School, 5330 Hornet Ave, Beech Grove, IN, United States
6:00 pm - Volleyball (Girls JV) @ Speedway High School
Beech Grove City Schools Beech Grove
6:00 pm - MS Volleyball vs Tri-West MS
Beech Grove City Schools Beech Grove Middle School, 1248 Buffalo St, Beech Grove, IN 46107, USA
6:00 pm - Volleyball (Girls V) @ Speedway High School
Beech Grove City Schools Beech Grove
7:00 pm
Friday August 14
Sunday August 16
Monday August 17
Tuesday August 18
📣 Beech Grove Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Homeschool Hangout
Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Youth Program Room
2:00 pm - Bookmobile stop: Reflections at Bluestone
Hancock Library County - Bookmobile 502 Ginny Trace, Greenfield, IN, 46140, US
2:30 pm - Immunization Clinic
Warren Early Childhood Center Moorhead Community Resource Center, 8400 E 10th St, Indianapolis
3:00 pm - Kids Coding and Robots
Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
4:30 pm
Thursday August 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- YMCA of Greater Indianapolis posted a job opening for Day Camp Counselor Benjamin Harrison YMCA in Indianapolis. Apply here.
- CarDon & Associates, Inc. posted a job opening for Activities Assistant-Altenheim in Indianapolis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beech Grove here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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