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• How a Zionsville therapy horse helped transform one veteran's final year

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• Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with a stray t-shower, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
• Friday: Less humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Zionsville horse stable helps lay veteran to rest (youarecurrent.com) — A Zionsville-based nonprofit horse stable, Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Center, played a central role in honoring Vietnam veteran Dan Gilmore by leading his Whitestown funeral procession with Hazel, the horse that transformed his final year. Staff and family describe how therapeutic riding in Zionsville eased his PTSD and depression, reshaped his outlook, and inspired a touching, horse-themed farewell.
   

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Wednesday August 26
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Wednesday August 26
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Grounds Guys posted a job opening for Team Lead de Landscaping in Zionsville. Apply here.
• Amazon posted a job opening for Area Manager 2026 - Indiana (Recent and Upcoming Graduates) in Whitestown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Zionsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westfield

• Westfield Police K9 Unit earns first place in multiple categories at Ultimate Canine 2026 K9 Olympics (readthereporter.com)
• Sensory-friendly touch-a-truck event coming to Westfield (wishtv.com)
• Westfield salon strives for education and collaboration (youarecurrent.com)

Carmel

• Author to discuss 'Time of Witches' at Carmel Clay Public Library (youarecurrent.com)

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