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Coffee in hand, Indianapolis? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Indianapolis Boys & Girls Clubs are steering teens away from crime
  • IMPD needs help finding missing 67-year-old Darlene Green today.
  • How did Indianapolis' big violin competition crown its newest star?

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Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Indianapolis teens find paths away from crime at local Boys & Girls Clubs (wishtv.com) — Indianapolis teens are finding safer paths through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis, which courts and schools use as an alternative to jail or probation. Local mentors who once needed help themselves now guide youth like 15-year-old Jeremiah toward accountability, structure, and long-term goals. The five clubs across the city offer recreation, support, and second chances.
   

• IMPD asking for help finding missing 67-year-old Indianapolis woman (wthr.com) — Indianapolis police are asking for your help locating 67‑year‑old Darlene Green, last seen Saturday night on North Riley Avenue on the city's east side and possibly needing medical attention. Officers released her description and urged anyone who spots her to call 911 or the IMPD Missing Persons Unit, while also explaining when Amber and Silver Alerts can be issued.
   

• U.S. violinist Karisa Chiu wins prestigious Indianapolis competition (indystar.com) — Indianapolis just wrapped up its prestigious International Violin Competition, where U.S. violinist Karisa Chiu won gold after performing Tchaikovsky's concerto with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre. The article recaps all six laureates' performances, prizes, and global careers, highlighting how this quadrennial event brings world‑class classical music and international attention to Indianapolis.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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