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🌱 How a nighttime crash damaged Westfield High School but spared students
Westfield, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Westfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a nighttime crash damaged Westfield High School but spared students
- See the meaning behind Westfield Police’s newly redesigned badge
- Could Carmel’s postseason run end with a sectional clash against Westfield?
Also on today's calendar: Dustin Phelps Live and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.
- Sunday: A stray morning thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
- Monday: Strong p.m. t-storms; breezy, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Vehicle crashes into Westfield High School, minor injuries reported (wishtv.com) — A vehicle struck an exterior wall and landscaped area at Westfield High School Thursday night, but no students were hurt and only one person suffered minor injuries. Westfield firefighters and medics quickly secured the scene and transported the injured person for evaluation, while school staff assisted responders in making sure the campus remained safe. 
• Westfield Police Department unveils new badge (youarecurrent.com) — Westfield police officers are now wearing a newly designed badge that highlights the city’s 1834 founding, honors fallen officer David Brown, and reflects the department’s move to a new headquarters in 2027. The design weaves in symbols like the town marshal badge, American and Indiana flags, and an oval shield shape to connect Westfield’s past, present, and future.
• Jack Kovak powers Carmel boys volleyball past HSE in top-5 sectional showdown (indystar.com) — Carmel’s boys volleyball team advanced in the sectional at Hamilton Southeastern and could face Westfield in the championship if the Shamrocks beat Noblesville. Middle blocker Jack Kovac led the Greyhounds with key blocks and efficient hitting in a 3-1 win over second-ranked HSE, fueling Carmel’s confidence for a deeper postseason run.
📸 Around Westfield
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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2026 Robbie's Hope Gala →
IMMI Conference Center, 18880 East St, Westfield
6:30 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Dustin Phelps Live →
Urban Vines Winery & Brewery, 303 E 161st St, Westfield
7:00 pm -
Westfield Farmers Market | Week 3 →
Grand Junction Plaza, 225 S Union St, Westfield
5:00 pm -
Clay Middle School (Carmel): Last Student Day
Clay Middle School, 5150 E. 126th Street, Carmel
8:25 am -
Summer Kick-Off Festival →
Sogility - Westfield, 16500 Southpark Dr, Westfield
10:00 am -
PopCorn and Punchlines Free Community Comedy Event →
IMMI Conference Center, 18880 East St, Westfield
10:15 am -
Jams at the Junction | Dave & Rae →
Grand Junction Plaza, 225 S Union St, Westfield
7:00 pm -
The Secret Garden →
Basile Westfield Playhouse, WESTFIELD, IN, 220 N Union St, Westfield
7:30 pm
Saturday May 16
Thursday May 21
Friday May 22
Monday May 25
Friday May 29
Thursday June 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Cool Creek Bird Hike
Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel
8:00 am -
Ritchey Woods Spring Migration Field Trip
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, 10410 Hague Rd, Fishers
8:00 am -
Adoption Cat-urdays →
Petco, 2160 E 116th St, Carmel
12:00 pm -
International Tea Program →
Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E Main St, Carmel
1:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Westfield. Apply here.
- Indiana Public Schools posted a job opening for Temp Spanish Teacher in Westfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carmel
- Hair Sense salon opens at Muse in Carmel (youarecurrent.com)
- West Carmel Goddard teacher earns regional honor (youarecurrent.com)
- Veteran Journalist Janelle Morrison Named Publisher and Owner of Carmel Monthly and Zionsville Monthly (carmelmonthlymagazine.com)
Noblesville
- Noblesville prepares for Saturday's Indiana Peony Festival (fox59.com)
Ok Westfield! 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: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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