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Franklin, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min readGood day Franklin! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Need a quick flu shot in Franklin this week?
- How a Franklin bookseller turns folklore into chilling horror reads
- Can Franklin College slow down Calvin’s explosive offense today?
Also on today's calendar: Join us for an OPEN HOUSE at VITA Senior Living and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Hot with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 63.
- Monday: Heavy t-storms; not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Franciscan Health to offer drive-thru flu shot clinics in Columbus, Franklin (therepublic.com) — Franklin residents can get drive-thru flu and COVID vaccinations this Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Johnson County Public Library Franklin Branch on State Street. The clinic offers several vaccine options, bills insurance when available, and charges $40 for uninsured patients, with attendees asked to bring ID, insurance cards, and wear short sleeves. 
2. Blood & The Tongue: Mythology- and Folklore-Inspired Horror (bookriot.com) — A horror-fiction writer who works at Wild Geese Bookshop in Franklin shares how folklore and mythology shape some of today’s creepiest stories. She reflects on childhood ghost tales, classic scary collections, and the enduring power of oral storytelling, while also noting her bookselling work and writing career across several genre publications.
3. Franklin College football aims for improved execution against Calvin (dailyjournal.net) — Franklin College’s football team looks to rebound at home today at 1:30 p.m. at Faught Stadium, hosting undefeated Calvin University after a tough 52-0 loss to Butler. Coaches and players are emphasizing better execution and fewer turnovers as they prepare to test themselves against Calvin’s high-powered offense and strong defense.
4. 2026-09-19 Daily Journal 60163920 (dailyjournal.net) — A local resident has filed a petition in Johnson Superior Court No. 2, at the Courthouse Annex North on Jefferson Street in Franklin, to legally change her name. A public hearing is set for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., and anyone may attend and file objections with the court clerk beforehand or at the hearing.
5. 2026-09-19 Daily Journal 60163757 (dailyjournal.net) — An unsupervised estate has been opened for Judy C. Nocus, with the Johnson Superior Court clerk in Franklin noting that Raquel L. Johnson was appointed personal representative on September 4. Anyone with claims against the estate must file with the court clerk within three months of first publication or nine months of death, whichever comes first, or lose their claim.
📸 Around Franklin
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Join us for an OPEN HOUSE at VITA Senior Living →
535 Country Gate Dr, New Whiteland
10:00 am
Thursday September 24
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Other local events
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Eighth Anniversary Downtown Sale →
Franklin IN -
Read & Bleed @ Your Library
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
9:00 am -
Baby & Me Playdate
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Youth Program Room
10:00 am -
Baby Storytime
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
10:00 am -
Preschool Yoga Storytime
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
10:00 am -
CPR & AED Training
Trafalgar Branch - TRB Community Room (Whole Room)
10:00 am -
Hoopla Cookbook Club
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
12:30 pm -
Teen STEAM
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
4:00 pm -
Pokémon Club
Trafalgar Branch - TRB Community Room (Whole Room)
4:00 pm -
Deep Divers
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
4:30 pm -
Homework Hangout
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
5:30 pm -
Jeneva Rose at The Historic Artcraft Theatre →
The Historic Artcraft Theatre, 57 N Main St, Franklin
6:30 pm
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My Wife found these kittens at her job this afternoon.
Orange & Orange/White are males. The other is female. Looks to be between 3 to 6 months old. Looking to find homes for them if anyone is interested… (Nextdoor Knollwood Farms)
- Superior Essex posted a job opening for Production Associate in Franklin. Apply here.
- Steak 'n Shake posted a job opening for Team Member in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
Ok Franklin! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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