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🌱 How Greenwood police used a bicycle trail to crack a bank robbery
Happening soon: BINGO for K9s on the Greenwood Patch calendar
Hi there, Greenwood! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Greenwood police used a bicycle trail to crack a bank robbery
- See how Greenwood is celebrating Dolly Parton's legacy of literacy
- Meet the Greenwood native tackling law school and the Supreme Court
Also on today's calendar: BINGO for K9s and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
- Saturday: Some sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Indianapolis man charged in Greenwood armed bank robbery (wthr.com) — An Indianapolis man has been charged in an armed robbery at a Greenwood bank after investigators traced surveillance footage, a discarded bicycle, and cash left along a getaway route. Greenwood police linked the suspect to items bought at Walmart and evidence seized in search warrants, and no injuries were reported during the holdup. Court records note he has prior robbery convictions. 
2. Dolly Parton merch sells out in Indy as fans mourn 'queen of America' (wishtv.com) — Greenwood Public Library is honoring Dolly Parton's literacy legacy with a lobby display, including a life-size cutout, as fans mourn her death. Johnson County's Imagination Library director says Parton's passing strengthens their resolve to keep mailing free books to young children. Local librarians and music lovers alike describe how her kindness and cross-generational appeal touched Greenwood and beyond.
3. IU McKinney Student Couple Tackles Law School Together (iu.edu) — A married pair of IU McKinney law students, including Thomas Maxwell who grew up in Greenwood and now lives in New Whiteland, are navigating law school side by side. They recently argued a moot Indiana Supreme Court case before two justices and juggle demanding externships with everyday life. Their story highlights a local graduate's path from teaching to law and their shared commitment to public service.
4. Familiar face to start at quarterback against IU football in opener (wishtv.com) — Greenwood native and former Center Grove star Tayven Jackson has been named starting quarterback for North Texas as they prepare to face IU football on Sept. 5. After stints at Tennessee, IU, and UCF, he now leads the Mean Green offense against his former team. His brother, ex-IU basketball standout Trayce Jackson-Davis, plans to attend the Bloomington matchup.
📸 Around Greenwood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greenwood
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★ Featured events ★
- BINGO for K9s →
Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St, Franklin
3:00 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Bully-Free week at GCES
Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp Whiteland, IN 46184 - Hands-On Storytime
White River Library White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
10:30 am - Paint Your Soundtrack: The '60s and '70s
Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
4:00 pm - Kaylyn Sahs →
Mad Hatter Shows and Event Center, 916 E Main St #200, Greenwood
7:00 pm - Greenwood Airport Day →
Indy South Greenwood Airport, 897 Airport Pkwy, Greenwood
10:00 am - Get Your Game On - Ticket to Ride
White River Library White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
1:00 pm - Puzzle Swap
Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
2:00 pm - Dungeons & Dragons
Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
2:30 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
📣 Greenwood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tiny Tots Storytime
Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Youth Program Room
10:00 am - Crafternoon
Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Youth Program Room
4:00 pm - Bully-Free week at GCES
Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp Whiteland, IN 46184 - Paint Your Soundtrack: The '60s and '70s
Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
4:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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