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🌱 How did Greensburg Jr High runners sweep the field at Jennings County?
And check out Lunchtime Matinee: October Sky on the Greensburg Patch calendar
Morning Greensburg! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Greensburg Jr High runners sweep the field at Jennings County?
- Why Greensburg's beloved bison disappeared—and what's new now it's back
- How much could you save adopting a pet in Greensburg this month?
Also on today's calendar: Caleb Brown Memorial 5K and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Turning cloudy; not as warm, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Greensburg Jr. High Cross County at Jennings County Results (wtreradio.com) — Greensburg Junior High's cross country teams dominated at Jennings County, with both the girls and boys squads winning against six schools and several runners setting personal records. Local families can next cheer on GJHS runners at Brown County on September 19, where races begin at 9 a.m. 
• Home on the Range… and Back on the Square: The Bison Returns! (wtreradio.com) — Greensburg's iconic bison statue is back on the courthouse square after a yearlong restoration donated by local artist Ryan Walterman. Originally created for the 2016 Bison-tennial project and purchased by Visit Greensburg, United Fund, and the City of Greensburg, the refreshed sculpture is intended to remain a downtown fixture for years to come.
• 11 Indiana animal shelters join US initiative, will temporarily lower adoption fees (wishtv.com) — Greensburg-area pet lovers can adopt from the Greensburg Decatur County Animal Shelter at reduced fees this month, thanks to a statewide "Empty the Shelters" campaign. Eleven Indiana shelters, backed by the Bissell Pet Foundation, will cut adoption costs to $70 or less from Friday through September 30 to ease overcrowding and help more animals find homes.
📸 Around Greensburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greensburg
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★ Featured events ★
- Lunchtime Matinee: October Sky →
Greensburg Decatur County Public Library, 1110 E. Main St., Greensburg
12:30 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Homecoming Parade
South Decatur Jr-Sr High School Greensburg, IN 47240
5:00 pm - HOMECOMING GAME
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School Greensburg, IN 47240
7:00 pm - Caleb Brown Memorial 5K →
Greensburg IN - Otaku Club: Shangri-La Frontier →
Greensburg Decatur County Public Library, 1110 E. Main St., Greensburg
11:00 am - Ani-Manga Monthly Club →
Greensburg Decatur County Public Library, 1110 E. Main St., Greensburg
12:30 pm - Women's Wellness Workshop →
Hamilton Farm, 1110 S. Ireland St, Greensburg
1:00 pm - Take and Make Monday: Scarecrow Door Hanger →
Greensburg Decatur County Public Library, 1110 E. Main St., Greensburg - After School Crafting Time!: Hedgehogs →
Greensburg Decatur County Public Library, 1110 E. Main St., Greensburg
3:30 pm - Homeschool Program: We love Strawberries! →
Greensburg Decatur County Public Library, 1110 E. Main St., Greensburg
1:00 pm - Preschool Play Evening →
Greensburg Decatur County Public Library, 1110 E. Main St., Greensburg
5:00 pm - 2026 HealthConnect FreshStart - Session 2 →
HealthConnect, 1 YMCA Way, Greensburg
5:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Delta Faucet Company posted a job opening for Specialty Operator 5 in Greensburg. Apply here.
- TravelCenters of America posted a job opening for Server / Cashier - PT in Greensburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greensburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Shelbyville
- Shelby County Animal Shelter issues appeal for dog, cat food donations (wthr.com)
- Get Free Bold Fonts Elevate Your Text And Designs (thedetroitbureau.com)
- Funeral services are held for Bill 'Wimmy' Collins (themountaineagle.com)
Columbus
- Columbus continues to seek your thoughts on parks plans (1010wcsi.com)
- 2026-09-16 The Republic 60163814 (therepublic.com)
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Ok Greensburg! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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