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North Vernon, Indiana Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning North Vernon! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How upcoming tree work could briefly close a key North Vernon street
- What pay raises Columbus leaders approved for 2027—and who dissented
Also on today's calendar: Night of Worship and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 63.
- Monday: A heavy thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• North Vernon addresses downtown street maintenance and tree hazards (mojo1029.com) — North Vernon’s Street Department is planning a short weekday morning closure of North Madison Avenue to trim trees and review hazardous thorny locusts near the Park Theatre downtown. City crews are also recommending removing the problem trees and working with council members to choose safer replacement species that won’t damage sidewalks or disrupt nearby businesses. 
• Columbus City Council approves 2027 elected officials' salaries (mojo1029.com) — Local readers get a look at how Columbus City Council set 2027 salaries for its mayor, clerk, and council members, along with updates on a juvenile murder charge and a SWAT standoff. The roundup also briefly notes Columbus equipment bids and North Vernon’s downtown tree maintenance plans, offering a quick snapshot of nearby governmental and public safety actions.
📸 Around North Vernon
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Upcoming Events in
North Vernon
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★ Featured events ★
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Wow bus @ CSL Bait Shack →
CSL Bait Shack, 1712 Bristol Ct, North Vernon
12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
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Circle Of Friends - Book Club →
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1:00 pm -
Night of Worship →
SpringHill Camps, 2221 IN-258, Seymour
5:00 pm -
DSI Storytime →
Jennings County Public Library, 2375 IN-3, North Vernon
1:00 pm -
Family Round-Up at CAMP MCR →
CAMP at MCR, 1820 South County Road 75 West, North Vernon
5:00 pm -
Floyd Central at Jennings County →
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7:00 pm -
IN04 R6 Ranch And Arena →
R6 Ranch and Arena, 220 E County Rd 175 N, North Vernon
7:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Thursday October 1
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 16
📣 North Vernon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Farmers Market →
Seymour
8:00 am -
Freeman Army Airfield Museum Open →
Freeman Army Airfield Museum, 1035 A Ave, Seymour
10:00 am -
Hooks and Needles
Teen Room Columbus -
11:00 am -
Teen Storytime with Dakota
Teen Room Columbus -
3:30 pm -
Pokemon Club
Meeting Room 4 Columbus -
4:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- One-Stop Shops are open to assist survivors.
Representatives at these centers will provide in-person assistance, answer questions and help homeowners and renters apply for FEMA's Individual… (Nextdoor )
- SBM Management posted a job opening for Custodian in North Vernon. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Evening Crew Team Member in North Vernon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Vernon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Seymour
- Indiana State Police seeks recruits for Motor Carrier Inspectors, including Seymour Post (wbiw.com)
- ISDA, Red Gold name Stewardship Award winners (agrinews-pubs.com)
- Lady Braves, Cougars pick up straight set wins; Spray earns medalist as Owls top Panthers in golf (tribtown.com)
Columbus
- Columbus Teen Charged as Adult in Deadly Shooting (news-usa.today)
- Columbus man arrested after standoff with SWAT team (1010wcsi.com)
Ok North Vernon! 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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