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Richmond, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Richmond! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Need Thanksgiving meal help? Richmond's first deadline is Sunday
  • Both IU East cross country teams earn a national stage
  • Art once boxed away finds a home at Richmond Art Museum

Also on today's calendar: Friends of MRL Book Sale and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 66 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 50, low: 30.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Request, give Thanksgiving meal aid (westernwaynenews.com) — Richmond residents seeking a delivered Thanksgiving meal from Circle U Help Center must register by Sunday, Nov. 15, with a limit of six meals per household. Those looking to help can donate money or nonperishable food at the Pack the Pantry drive Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart on East Main Street.
   

2. Cross Country: IU East Teams Headed to Nationals (iueredwolves.com) — Both IU East cross country teams are headed to the NAIA national championships in Washington on Nov. 20 after receiving at-large bids. The selections follow second-place conference finishes for both squads, with the men earning their third straight at-large invitation and the women their first.
   

3. Newly discovered Hoosier art now on display (fox59.com) — Richmond Art Museum is among the Indiana institutions displaying artwork that spent years boxed up in Indianapolis Public Schools buildings. The collection included 148 works, many by notable Indiana artists, and some needed professional conservation before returning to public view.
   

4. Before Buying More, CIOs Need to Find Out Why Licensed EHR and AI Tools Go Underused (healthsystemcio.com) — Reid Health is examining why staff underuse technology it already owns as it shapes its 2027 roadmap. After a Nov. 3 retreat, Richmond-based Reid’s technology chief urged watching staff use the tools before blaming training, pointing to extra clicks and inaccurate insurance data as problems worth fixing.
   

5. Richmond PD arrest 16-year-old boy, allegedly armed (wdtn.com) — Richmond police say they arrested a 16-year-old with a firearm Monday evening after responding to reports of masked people damaging property near Ninth and Main streets. Officers found five juveniles in an alley between South Seventh and South Eighth streets. The boy faces firearm and marijuana allegations, while the others were released to guardians.
   

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  • Know Anyone Looking to Rescue A GREAT DOG!?
    Please Meet Irina the Bully Dog! We are getting to know our New Foster on the Westside from the Help the Animals Shelter. Irina is coming out of… (Nextdoor Salisbury Rd)
  • Bob Evans Restaurants posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Richmond. Apply here.
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Ok Richmond! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Richmond

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.