🌱 Why did Jeffersonville’s landmark riverfront hotel suddenly shut its doors?

Good day Jeffersonville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why did Jeffersonville’s landmark riverfront hotel suddenly shut its doors?
• Jeffersonville neighbor loses home in fire and needs community support

Also on today's calendar: Center For Lay Ministries (Food Pantry) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 69.
• Monday: A heavy t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Former employee alleges mismanagement, unpaid bills led to abrupt Jeffersonville hotel closure (wave3.com) — A well-known Jeffersonville riverfront hotel has abruptly stopped accepting guests, with management citing renovations while a former employee alleges unpaid bills, lost licenses, and even temporary utility shutoffs. The Sheraton Louisville Riverside’s closure affects local workers and visitors, though ownership says it plans to reopen before next year’s Kentucky Derby.
   

• Kylie M Fraze's GoFundMe Profile (gofundme.com) — A Jeffersonville resident named John lost his home in a house fire on September 16 and now needs help covering basics like clothing, hygiene items, pet care for his cat, and temporary housing. A friend has launched a GoFundMe to support his immediate recovery and invites neighbors to donate or share the appeal so he can regain stability.
   

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📸 Around Jeffersonville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jeffersonville

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20

• Catalyst Rescue Mission (Meal Schedule) →
  Catalyst Rescue Mission, 1727 D.L Motley Jr Way, Jeffersonville
  7:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 21

• Center For Lay Ministries (Food Pantry) →
  Center For Lay Ministries, 213 E Maple St, Jeffersonville
  9:00 am
• Community Kitchen (Lunch) →
  Community Kitchen, 1611 Spring street, Jeffersonville
  11:30 am
• City Council Meeting
  Jeffersonville Government Meetings, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville
  2:00 pm

Tuesday September 22

• Basic Sewing Skills →
  211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville
  10:00 am

Wednesday September 23

• 3-Part AI Implementation Workshop →
  1994 Charlestown New Albany Road, Jeffersonville
• Board of Public Works Meeting
  Jeffersonville Government Meetings, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville
  5:30 am

Thursday September 24

• The Haunting of the Island Maid →
  1101 East Market Street, Jeffersonville

Friday September 25

• Friends of the Library Book Sale →
  211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville
  10:00 am
• Fine Art Fridays – Jasteka Cultural Center →
  Jasteka Cultural Center, 101 Logistics Avenue, Jeffersonville
  10:00 am

Saturday September 26

• 2026 Rock the Rocks Presenting Mama Said String Band →
  Falls of the Ohio State Park, Jeffersonville
• The King’s Council →
  Sovereign King Church, 332 East Chestnut Street, Jeffersonville

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I RECENTLY POSTED "To My Readers:"
  Nextdoor.com had put me on "time-out" because they "think I'm a Business!" I have to post this comment; it's still got me laughing out loud! I am Not… (Nextdoor Downtown Jeffersonville)

• TJX posted a job opening for Merchandising Associate PT/Night Time in Jeffersonville. Apply here.
• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Jeffersonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jeffersonville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Clarksville

• Kentuckiana landmarks go green to highlight need for more youth mentors for BBBS (lanereport.com)
• Auglaize Chapel Church of God to Hold Fall Revival Services (westbendnews.net)

New Albany

• Ayrton, zactrack, Green Hippo and MA Lighting Partner on Lionel Richie's 'Sing A Song All Night Long' Summer Tour (digitalmedianet.com)
• West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes detected in Floyd County (wave3.com)
• Kate Johnson on a roll as Bloomington North golfers prep for sectional (tmnews.com)

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Ok Jeffersonville! 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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