🌱 How an ICE raid is still hurting Lawrence shops and restaurants

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In today's newsletter:

• How an ICE raid is still hurting Lawrence shops and restaurants
• See which Lawrence school leaders just earned major statewide honors
• Where does Lawrence North land in Central Indiana volleyball rankings?

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Rather cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 426 arrested by ICE during 'Operation Safe Community – Indiana' (wrtv.com) — Lawrence businesses near the 54 Beauty Lounge say customer traffic has plummeted since a recent ICE raid, with some reporting sales down 80% and layoffs already underway. The crackdown was part of a statewide ICE operation that arrested 426 people, sparking concern among local immigrants and the attorneys who represent them about uncertainty in how immigration laws are enforced.
   

• Superintendents' conference honors education leaders, advocates (indianapolisrecorder.com) — Two Lawrence education leaders were singled out at a statewide superintendents' conference in Indianapolis, spotlighting local talent on a big stage. Lawrence Central High School principal Franklyn Bush earned a Rising Star Award, while Crystal Thorpe, chief of secondary education for MSD Lawrence Township, was honored as a Distinguished Administrator among other Indiana education advocates.
   

• Central Indiana volleyball Fab 15: Lebanon, Southport crack area rankings (indystar.com) — Lawrence North's volleyball team features prominently in new Central Indiana rankings, with opponents highlighting the Wildcats' strong blocking and tough schedule. The piece breaks down recent matches, key players and upcoming showdowns that will shape where Lawrence North and other area programs stand heading into late September.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 17
• Shepherd Center's Together Today →
  Fishers Community Center, 11400 Johnson Way, Fishers
  9:00 am
• Bookmobile stop: Good Shepherd Community
  Hancock Library County - Bookmobile, 471 W Green Meadows Dr., Greenfield
  2:30 pm
• Wellness Night
  Willow Lake Elementary, 7535 Harcourt Rd, Indianapolis
  5:00 pm
• Literacy Night
  Warren Early Childhood Center Indianapolis, IN 46229
  6:00 pm
• Music at the 106 →
  The 106 Plaza, 8100 E. 106th Street, Fishers
  6:00 pm
• Yoga on the Beach →
  Geist Waterfront Park, 10811 Olio Road, Fishers
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Pilates at The 106 →
  The 106 Plaza, 8100 E. 106th Street, Fishers
  12:15 pm
• Homefest 2026
  Warren Central High School, 9500 E 16th St, Indianapolis
  5:00 pm
• Homecoming Football Game
  Warren Central High School, 9500 E 16th St, Indianapolis
  7:00 pm
• Homecoming Football Game Fishers vs. Brownsburg
  FHS Stadium
  7:00 pm
• Uncorked Fridays at Daniel's Vineyard →
  Daniel's Vineyard, Event Venue & Winery, 9061 N 700 W, McCordsville
  7:00 pm
• Trivia Night →
  Fortville IN
  8:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Fishers

• Fishers Pride Festival set for Sept. 19 at Billericay Park (larryinfishers.com)
• Fishers Fieldhouse, Meijer, Jeni's and more are coming soon to Fishers (indystar.com)
• Silver Collection at Saxony celebrates community with three-day music and food festival (wishtv.com)

Indianapolis

• UniverSoul Circus brings Caribbean Carnival, global acts to Indianapolis (wishtv.com)

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-- 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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