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🌱 How long could Connersville’s State Road 44 stay shut down?
Connersville, Indiana Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Connersville! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How long could Connersville’s State Road 44 stay shut down?
Also on today's calendar: Library Board of Trustees and 1 more event.
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- Wednesday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 63 and low of 42 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 65, low: 45.
- Friday: A stray afternoon shower, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Multiple water main breaks lead to road closures in Connersville (fox59.com) — Connersville residents are dealing with low or no water service after four major water main breaks forced the closure of State Road 44 West between Gray Road and Grand Avenue on Tuesday. City officials say repairs are underway but could take an extended time, and they’re urging drivers to avoid the flooded, barricaded area and follow the city’s Facebook page for updates. 
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★ Featured events ★
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Bioblitz Hike at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary →
Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, 3499 S Bird Sanctuary Rd, Connersville
10:00 am
Saturday May 23
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Other local events
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CHS - National Honor Society Dinner
Fayette County School Corporation, 2900 N Pk Rd, Connersville
6:00 pm -
Fayette Central - End of Year Awards
Fayette County School Corporation, 1000 Harrisburg, Connersville
8:30 am -
Library Board of Trustees →
Fayette County Public Library, 828 N Grand Ave, Connersville
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 20
Friday May 22
Tuesday June 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Rushville Business Networking →
Bethel Community, 221 Conrad Harcourt Way, Rushville
11:30 am -
Open Euchre Games →
Rush County Senior Citizen Inc, 504 W 3rd St, Rushville
1:00 pm -
Thrive with Every Bite: Benefits of Natural Cooking →
Love Community Center, 1850 N Main St, Rushville
2:30 pm -
Rush County Genealogical Society Meeting →
Love Community Center, 1850 N Main St, Rushville
6:30 pm -
Recovery Meeting →
824 W 8th St, Rushville
10:00 pm -
Food and Diaper Assistance – Rushville →
Love Community Center, 1850 N Main St, Rushville
10:00 am -
Rushville Libations by the Levee 2026 →
Riverside Park, 100 W Water St, Rushville
2:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Saturday May 16
Wednesday May 20
Friday June 5
Tuesday August 11
Saturday August 22
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
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New Castle
- Western Wayne superintendent charged with battery, placed on leave (pal-item.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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