Community Corner
🌱 Discover the Odon-born sculptor behind the Lincoln statue in our park.
Be sure to catch YA/Adult Watercolor Event on the Odon Patch calendar

What's up Odon! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Discover the Odon-born sculptor behind the Lincoln statue in our park.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hot with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 70.
- Saturday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Daviess County Museum to unveil three new exhibits at Annual Membership Drive Oct. 14 (wbiw.com) — Daviess County Museum in Washington is rolling out three new exhibits on October 14, including a major feature on sculptor Ira A. Correll, who was born in Odon. His work includes the 1922 Abraham Lincoln statue in Odon City Park, giving locals a fresh reason to explore the story behind a familiar landmark. The free evening event is open to everyone, no membership required.
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📸 Around Odon
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🗓 Events Nearby
- YA/Adult Watercolor Event
Linton Public Library, 95 SE 1st Street, Linton
2:30 pm - RAFTER 4T RODEO CO x HOOSIER VALLEY ARENA AMERICA 250 PART III →
8964 East State Road 58, Bloomfield - Smokin & Jokin BBQ and Comedy Festival Dinner and Comedy Show →
Elks Lodge Linton, IN, 9779 Hwy 54, Linton - How Then Must We Live →
1604 East National Highway, Washington - Boggs Bash Vintage Camper Rally →
West Boggs Park, 16117 US-231, Loogootee
10:00 am - Knox County Barn Market →
Knox County Fairgrounds, 11728 East State Road 67, Bicknell
10:00 am - IN05 Knox County Fairgrounds →
Knox County Fairgrounds, 11728 IN-67, Bicknell
1:00 pm - Sandborn Fall Festival →
Sandborn Community Building & Park, 215 E College, Sandborn
8:00 am - Daviess County Health Fair →
501 Burkhart Dr, Washington
3:30 pm - Eastern at Linton-Stockton →
10 NE H St, Linton
7:00 pm - BHS Class of '91 35th Reunion →
Linton Elks #866, 9779 East State Road 54, Linton - HallowBrew and Vine →
Discover Downtown Washington, 201 E Main St Suite 202, Washington
2:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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
- A One-Stop Shop is open today in Henry County to assist storm survivors.
Representatives from local, state and federal agencies are available to provide in-person support, answer questions and help homeowners and renters… (Nextdoor )
- Ruler Foods posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk/Ruler in Bloomfield. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member - Server in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Odon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bloomfield
- White River Valley High School graduate receives scholarship from Association of Counties, SRI, Inc. (greenestreets.com)
Linton
- Linton man faces felony charges after alleged domestic assault (greenestreets.com)
- Jerrell, Lady Miners making their mark on the course (greenestreets.com)
- Local schools join forces to battle childhood cancer (mywabashvalley.com)
Oolitic
- Wheel Pros recalls Avix TrailTek tires over Incorrect sidewall labeling (wbiw.com)
Ok Odon! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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