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Westfield, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Westfield! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How many Westfield students are using vouchers to leave WWS schools?
- What will Westfieldās new high-tech police headquarters include by 2028?
- What LIVās funding shake-up means after its big Westfield finale
Also on today's calendar: FREE Touch-a-Truck in Westfield! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
- Sunday: Warm with partial sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Local school leaders weigh state voucher costs (youarecurrent.com) ā Westfield Washington Schools leaders say hundreds of local students now use state vouchers to attend non-district schools, contributing to funding pressure as enrollment and costs rise. Superintendents from Westfield and nearby districts argue voucher growth hasnāt been matched by overall education spending, while a school choice advocate defends Indianaās āmoney follows the childā model as a national example. 
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ā¢ Police departments use new facilities to increase public safety, officer retention (fox59.com) ā Westfield is moving ahead with a $35 million, 50,000-square-foot police headquarters near Grand Park, slated to open in 2028 and include an Emergency Operations Center and upgraded security technology. City leaders say the modern facility is key to keeping crime low and retaining officers as nearby departments in Noblesville and Indianapolis also invest heavily in new police buildings. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ LIV Golf begins laying off employees while downsizing to restructure without Saudi funding (sfchronicle.com) ā Westfield just hosted the season-ending LIV Golf Indianapolis event at Grand Park, but the league is now laying off staff as Saudi funding ends and it scrambles for new investors. Leaders are considering a downsized āLIV 2.0ā schedule, possible bankruptcy, and uncertain futures for stars like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau after this yearās shortened season. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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AGES Band: Kimblewick ā
Kimblewick by Del Webb- 55+ Retirement Community, 2630 Lord Murphy Dr, Westfield
6:30 pm
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
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Jams at the Junction | Jai Baker Trio ā
Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
7:00 pm -
FREE Touch-a-Truck in Westfield! ā
Bierman Autism Centers - Westfield, 16414 Southpark Dr, Westfield
10:00 am -
Fitness in the Park - JETSET Pilates ā
Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
6:00 pm -
3-5 Meet the Teacher
Prairie Trace Elementary 14200 N. River Road , Carmel, IN 46033
5:00 pm -
Westfield Farmers Market ā
Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
5:00 pm -
Evening Creek Stomps ā
Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
6:00 pm -
Field Brewing Company ā
Field Brewing, 303 E Main St, Westfield
8:00 pm -
Westfield International Festival ā
Grand Junction Plaza, 225 S Union St, Westfield
12:00 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 11
Saturday September 19
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š Events Nearby
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Indiana Fall Home & Innovation Expo ā
Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile, 14157 CJ Way, Noblesville
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Naturally Messy: Splish, Splash, and Squish ā
Zionsville, IN Calendar, 6040 Godello Circle, Zionsville
10:00 am -
Alexander Camp ā
Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive, 409 W Jackson St, Cicero
7:00 pm -
Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
Amos Butler Audubon Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
9:00 am
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE: owner foundš
Anyone missing a dog? We live in centennial. Little thing came right up to our house! No collar. Will contact non emergency line! (Nextdoor Centennial) - I had to share the beauty and the cuteness.
My friend Dave Lee does the most captivating digital work. If you need a special gift, and Christmas is coming up, check out Dave. (Nextdoor Joliet Road)
- Papa John's International posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Westfield. Apply here.
- Fleet Feet, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate (Outfitter) in Carmel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westfield here.
š Nearby News
Carmel
- Carmel church, nonprofit team up to support residents recovering from flooding (wthr.com)
- Draining of flooded Carmel quarry expected to take 90 days (youarecurrent.com)
- Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference kicks off 30th anniversary with community celebration (wishtv.com)
Sheridan
- Kilman, Edgar Detail Street and Park Flood Response, Park Upgrades on WILO's Party Line' (boonecountydailynews.com)
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