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🌱 Could Indian Head really lose state money over late audits?
Also, don't miss Jazz & Wine Festival on the Indian Head Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Could Indian Head really lose state money over late audits?
- Indian Head man's school-visit charge could bring serious jail time.
- How a last-second interception stunned Lackey's homecoming crowd in Indian Head.
Also on today's calendar: McDonough at Lackey and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Indian Head Could Lose State Aid Over Missing Audit Reports (thebaynet.com) — Indian Head's town government is at risk of losing 20% of certain state highway and disparity grant funds because required financial audits for 2024 and 2025 have not been filed on time. State auditors warn that if the 2024 audit isn't submitted by October 31, 2026, key revenues could be cut until the town comes into compliance, potentially affecting local services and projects. 
• Indian Head Man Charged With Entering La Plata School Property While on Sex Offender Registry (smnewsnet.com) — An Indian Head resident on the Maryland Sex Offender Registry has been charged with illegally entering the F.B. Gwynn Center in La Plata earlier this month, allegedly without required permission. Court records outline his prior conviction, lifetime Tier III registration requirements, and the potential penalties he now faces, with a preliminary inquiry set for November in Charles County District Court.
• Huntingtown Football Seals 10-6 Win Over Lackey With Last-Second Interception (thebaynet.com) — Lackey High School's homecoming game in Indian Head ended in heartbreak as Huntingtown snatched a 10–6 win with a last-second interception. The Chargers' strong rushing attack and late drive came up just short, while Huntingtown stayed unbeaten at 4–0, leaving local fans eager to see how both teams move in upcoming SMAC power rankings.
📸 Around Indian Head
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Indian Head
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★ Featured events ★
- Jazz & Wine Festival →
Village Green Park, 100 Walter Thomas Rd, Indian Head
12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- AI Ready Teens
Potomac Branch -
6:00 pm - Expert Library User Scavenger Hunt
Potomac Branch - - Library After Hours: Live Music with Carly Harvey
Potomac Branch -
7:00 pm - McDonough at Lackey →
Lackey High School, 3000 Chicamuxen Rd, Indian Head
12:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cuddle Time
Potomac Branch -
9:30 am - Morning Story Time
Potomac Branch -
10:00 am - AI Ready Teens
Potomac Branch -
6:00 pm - Expert Library User Scavenger Hunt
Potomac Branch - - Morning Storytime
La Plata Branch -
10:00 am - Cute and Courteous Canines
La Plata Branch -
10:45 am - Thomas Stone homecoming game
Charles County Public Schools La Plata, MD 20646
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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🗞 Nearby News
La Plata
- SMECO Street Light Replacement Project in Town of La Plata (smnewsnet.com)
- SMO Energy Celebrates 100 Years of Serving Southern Maryland (smnewsnet.com)
- Charles County Flags Lowered To Remember Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department Lifetime Member Thomas L. Flint (thebaynet.com)
Fort Washington
- Let's Talk to the Author of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' (scoutlife.org)
Waldorf
- Big Trucks, Bright Futures: Free Trade Skills Expo And Truck Rodeo Roll Into Waldorf Oct. 7 (thebaynet.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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