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🌱 How a Lawrence City Hall staffer just gained statewide influence
Lawrence, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Lawrence! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Lawrence City Hall staffer just gained statewide influence
- Why Lawrence’s mayor is fighting bigger trucks on local roads
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 47.
- Friday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lawrence Executive Named IMA Vice President (cityoflawrence.org) — A key member of Lawrence’s mayoral staff has just been elected vice president of the Indiana Mayors Assistants, giving the city a stronger voice in statewide municipal discussions. Executive Assistant Nikia Simmons will serve in the 2026–2027 term, reflecting both her professional reputation and Lawrence’s growing role in Indiana’s local-government network. City leaders say this kind of engagement helps bring best practices and new ideas back home. 
• Mayor Urges Opposition to Larger Truck Proposals (cityoflawrence.org) — Lawrence Mayor Deb Whitfield is asking residents and federal leaders to oppose proposals allowing larger, heavier trucks, warning they could damage local roads and threaten safety. She and the Common Council have already passed a resolution and sent concerns to Indiana’s congressional delegation, stressing that Lawrence’s location near I-465 already brings heavy truck traffic through neighborhoods.
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Tuesday May 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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All Pro Dads Serve (Tree Planting)
Fortville Elementary School Fortville, IN 46040
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Spring Band & Orchestra Concert 7-9pm (Auditorium)
North Central High School, 1801 E 86th St, Indianapolis
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Bookmobile stop: Good Shepherd Community
Hancock Library County - Bookmobile, 471 W Green Meadows Dr., Greenfield
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Brookview's Spring Showcase
Brookview Elementary School, 1550 N Cumberland Rd, Indianapolis
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Spring Sing
Mt Vernon High School Fortville, IN 46040
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Snug Whiskey Fest 2026 →
Irvington Lodge Events, 5515 E Washington St, Indianapolis
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Jazz Cafe 7-9pm (Cafeteria, Lower Student Center)
North Central High School, 1801 E 86th St, Indianapolis
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Trivia Night! →
Moon Drops Distillery, 738 W Broadway St, Fortville
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Bookmobile stop: Shirley
Hancock Library County - Bookmobile, Main St at Railroad St, Shirley
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Live Music at Daniel's Vineyard →
Daniel's Vineyard, Event Venue & Winery, 9061 N 700 W, McCordsville
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Talent: Warrior Kings →
Moon Drops Distillery, 738 W Broadway St, Fortville
8:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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- UPDATE **** MY COWORKER CAME TO HELP AND FOUND THEM IN A NEIGHBORHOOD BY THE TRAIN TRACKS.
THEY ARE HOME. THANK YOU! My dogs got out of our yard around 5pm. They usually come right back. But they have basically vanished. Please call or… (Nextdoor Harrison Park) - Is this anyones cat?
He has been coming around for about 3 weeks. He has a collar but won’t come to me. (Nextdoor Lawrence City)
🗞 Nearby News
McCordsville
- These Stunning Indiana Hidden Gems Look Like A Secret Escape To Rural Italy (myfamilytravels.com)
- Fun fests: Community parties, events all summer long (greenfieldreporter.com)
- Bocado Brunch & Te'kila Offers Something For Everyone (indianapolismonthly.com)
Fishers
- Proposed VA Outpatient Facility in Fishers Could Bring Major Investment to City's Medical Corridor (larryinfishers.com)
- Fishers commission OKs duplex development in Saxony (youarecurrent.com)
- Fishers Free Tuesday Concerts Return for Summer 2026 (indyschild.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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