🌱 See how Parkview Whitley Hospital ranked for patient safety this fall

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In today's newsletter:

• See how Parkview Whitley Hospital ranked for patient safety this fall

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Low clouds and cold, with a high of 27 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: A little snow, up to 1", temps: high: 29, low: 12.
• Saturday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 16 and low of 4 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fifteen Indiana Hospitals Earned Top Marks For Patient Safety (wrkr.com) — Columbia City’s Parkview Whitley Hospital has earned an ‘A’ safety grade from the Leapfrog Group, placing it among just 15 top-rated hospitals statewide. The report highlights strong performance in preventing errors, surgery safety, and staffing, giving local patients more confidence in choosing care close to home.
   

📸 Around Columbia City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Columbia City

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Portside Pizza Karaoke
  Portside Pizza, 5310 N Old Indiana 102, Columbia City
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Take and Make: Wine Cork Reindeer
  Peabody Public Library , 1160 E SR 205 , Columbia City
  9:00 am

Saturday December 13

• Take and Make: Wine Cork Reindeer
  Peabody Public Library , 1160 E SR 205 , Columbia City

Monday December 15

• Take and Make: Cork Christmas Tree
  Peabody Public Library , 1160 E SR 205 , Columbia City
• Baby Story Time
  Peabody Public Library , 1160 E SR 205 , Columbia City
  10:30 am
• Yoga Flow with Julie
  Peabody Public Library , 1160 E SR 205 , Columbia City
  6:00 pm
• Otherwordly Book Club!
  Peabody Public Library , 1160 E SR 205 , Columbia City
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Take and Make: Cork Christmas Tree
  Peabody Public Library , 1160 E SR 205 , Columbia City

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Toddler Storytime
  Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
  10:30 am
• "I Survived" A Book Club
  Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
  4:30 pm
• Summer Story Time at The Hitchin’ Post, Larwill
  South Whitley Community Public Library , 201 E Front St , South Whitley
  5:00 pm
• Cookie Swap!!
  Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Columbia City. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Pierceton

• Peter ‘Pete' William Gross (timesuniononline.com)
• Public Occurrences 12.10.2025 (timesuniononline.com)
• Kosciusko BZA Approves Petition For Relocation Of Atwood Business (timesuniononline.com)

North Webster

• Gov. Braun, INDOT Present Community Crossings Awards In Delphi (timesuniononline.com)
• East Webster Sewer Project Advances, Tippy-Chapman Reviews Financing, Customer Connections (inkfreenews.com)
• Lloyd Gene Ousley (timesuniononline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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