Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fortville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 How Greenfield-Central’s ace shut down Mt. Vernon in Fortville

Fortville, Indiana Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Fortville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Greenfield-Central’s ace shut down Mt. Vernon in Fortville
  • What Fortville’s new Bronze Clean Community status could mean next

Also on today's calendar: Talent: Warrior Kings and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy; windy, cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 46.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• COUGAR COMMAND: Walker fans 11, Cougars make big plays, in win over MV (greenfieldreporter.com) — Fortville baseball fans just saw a tight Hoosier Heritage showdown as Greenfield-Central edged Mt. Vernon 2–1 in Tuesday’s game in town, powered by pitcher Steven Walker’s 11 strikeouts. The Cougars kept their conference-title hopes alive with sharp baserunning and a highlight-reel double play, while Mt. Vernon’s strong pitching performance wasn’t quite enough at Molinder Field.
   

• Hobart receives sliver status in Clean Community Program (chicagotribune.com) — Fortville has earned Bronze Tier status in Indiana’s Clean Community Program, putting the town on the map alongside places like Bloomington and Kokomo for environmental efforts. While Hobart’s new Silver Tier recognition leads the story, the program highlights how communities are improving stormwater management, green infrastructure, and sustainability practices that could guide future projects in and around Fortville.
   

📸 Around Fortville

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Fortville

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

    Friday May 15
  • Trivia Night! →
    Moon Drops Distillery, 738 W Broadway St, Fortville
    8:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Fortville Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • Water Cooler Wednesday sponsored by Security Force
    Benjamin Harrison YMCA, 5736 Lee Road, Lawrence
    7:45 am
  • All Pro Dads Serve (Tree Planting)
    Fortville Elementary School Fortville, IN 46040
    4:00 pm
  • Spring Choir Show
    East Elementary School Pendleton, IN 46064
    6:00 pm
  • Senior Awards
    Pendleton Heights High School Pendleton, IN 46064
    7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LifeWise Academy posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher in Fortville. Apply here.
  • Indiana Public Schools posted a job opening for High School Life Skills Teacher in Fortville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fortville here.

🗞 Nearby News

McCordsville

Fishers

  • Proposed VA Outpatient Facility in Fishers Could Bring Major Investment to City's Medical Corridor (larryinfishers.com)
  • Fishers commission OKs duplex development in Saxony (youarecurrent.com)
  • Fishers Free Tuesday Concerts Return for Summer 2026 (indyschild.com)

Ok Fortville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fortville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fortville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.