🌱 How will Lawrenceburg’s new primary school dean support your student?

Hello Lawrenceburg! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How will Lawrenceburg’s new primary school dean support your student?
• Lawrenceburg factory workers walk out—what’s behind the new strike?

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 64, low: 43.
• Friday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Lawrenceburg Primary School Hires Sarah Wilkinson as Dean of Students (eaglecountryonline.com) — Lawrenceburg families will see a new face in school leadership as Sarah Wilkinson has been hired as Dean of Students at Lawrenceburg Primary School for the 2026–2027 year. With a strong background in early childhood education, literacy, and instructional leadership, she’s expected to support teachers, guide student success, and help drive ongoing school improvement across the primary grades.
   

• 'Demanding a voice': Tri-State workers go on strike, want union recognition (local12.com) — Workers at Batesville Products in Lawrenceburg have voted to strike, seeking union recognition and better pay, hours, and conditions. Machinists, polishers, and shipping staff plan daily picketing after alleging long 60-hour workweeks and anti-union tactics, while the company has not yet publicly responded.
   

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📸 Around Lawrenceburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lawrenceburg

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Thursday May 14

• LHS Activities: Military History (Aux, Track)
  Lawrenceburg High School Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
  8:30 am
• Golf (Boys V) - C'Ville, EC, SD
  Lawrenceburg High School Lawrenceburg
  5:00 pm
• Softball (Girls V) - Franklin County
  Lawrenceburg High School
  5:30 pm
• Baseball (Boys JV) - Franklin County
  Lawrenceburg High School
  5:30 pm
• Baseball (Boys V) - Franklin County
  Lawrenceburg High School
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Baseball (Boys V) - Harrison
  Lawrenceburg High School
  7:00 pm

Monday May 18

• Golf (Boys V) - RS, SD, Switz
  Lawrenceburg High School
  4:30 pm
• Baseball (Boys V) @ East Central High School
  East Central High School
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday May 14

• LHS Activities: Military History (Aux, Track)
  Lawrenceburg High School Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
  8:30 am
• Golf (Boys V) - C'Ville, EC, SD
  Lawrenceburg High School Lawrenceburg
  5:00 pm
• Softball (Girls V) - Franklin County
  Lawrenceburg High School
  5:30 pm
• Baseball (Boys JV) - Franklin County
  Lawrenceburg High School
  5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Lawrenceburg. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Aurora

• Art Teacher and Drama Teacher (covdio.org)

Madison

• Nearly 70 firefighters responded to Madison church fire (812noww.com)
• Madison adds 3 new patrolmen as council considers light agenda (madisoncourier.com)
• Ancient fossil beds and stunning waterfalls await at this Indiana gem (freep.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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