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Friday September 25th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up Zionsville! 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:

  • How will Zionsville schools spend their new $86,000 safety grant?
  • Meet the Zionsville teen who swept the State Fair art awards
  • How do Zionsville gas prices stack up against nearby Boone County towns?

Also on today's calendar: Graham Rahal Performance Cars and Coffee and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 71, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Boone County lawmakers: State Awards Funding to Local Schools for Safety Upgrades (clintoncountydailynews.com) — Zionsville Community Schools are receiving $86,000 in state-secured school safety grants, part of more than $275,000 awarded to Boone County districts for security upgrades. Local lawmakers from Zionsville highlight that the money can fund resource officers, technology, and anti-bullying efforts, building on a statewide program that's invested over $240 million in school safety since 2013.
   

• Zionsville student earns top prize at state fair art competition (youarecurrent.com) — A Zionsville Community High School sophomore just brought home top honors from the Indiana State Fair's youth sculpture competition, showcasing a striking foam ladybug piece. Ruby Hsu also earned awards in ceramics and acrylic painting, all rooted in class projects and personal cultural inspiration, giving Zionsville students and families a local artist to cheer on.
   

• Drivers in Boone County see lowest regular gas at $3.24 in week ending Sept. 19 (northindynews.com) — Boone County drivers, including those in Zionsville, recently saw regular gas as low as $3.24 per gallon, with Zionsville prices detailed alongside nearby towns. The report explains how global conflicts, refinery issues, and seasonal demand are driving current price swings, and reminds readers that posted prices can change quickly.
   

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Ok Zionsville! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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