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🌱 How will new “content creators” help Edinburgh schools fight enrollment losses?
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In today's newsletter:
- How will new “content creators” help Edinburgh schools fight enrollment losses?
- How did the Lancers stay calm to win in overtime?
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high of 32 and low of 29 degrees.
- Friday: A little snow in the morning, temps: high: 35, low: 16. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Very cold with a little snow, with a high of 21 and low of -4 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Content creators hoped to move Edinburgh schools' enrollment needle (dailyjournal.net) — Edinburgh Community School Corporation is tackling declining enrollment and looming state funding cuts by hiring three in-district content creators to highlight positive stories and attract families. Superintendent Jim Halik details how school-choice transfers, property tax caps, and rising utility costs strain the small district, while stressing energy upgrades, careful staffing decisions, and community-focused storytelling to protect local education quality. 
• Edinburgh Outlasts Oldenburg in Gritty Overtime Finish (1010wcsi.com) — Edinburgh basketball fans have reason to be excited after the Lancers edged Oldenburg Academy 62–58 in an overtime thriller, moving to 2–0. With balanced scoring from Samson Parkhurst and teammates and poised late-game defense, the squad is already showing a confident identity that local supporters can rally around this season.
📸 Around Edinburgh
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Edinburgh
- Winter Band Concert
HSMS Cafeteria
6:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Preschool Storytime
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
10:00 am - Family Storytime
Trafalgar Branch - TRB Activity Room
10:00 am - Tiny Tots Storytime
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
10:00 am - Sock Skating
Trafalgar Branch - TRB Community Room (Whole Room)
1:00 pm - Kids Coding
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
4:30 pm - Chamber Holiday Party
Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center by IHG , 400 Brown St , Columbus
5:00 pm - Open Mic Poetry & Prose
Downtown Branch - Bartholomew County Public Library , 536 5th St , Columbus
5:00 pm - Chamber Holiday Party: 2025
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce , 400 Brown Street , Columbus
5:00 pm - Discover the Benefits of Chair Yoga
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
6:00 pm - Dungeons & Dragons
Franklin Branch - FRB Dan Mitchell Historical Room/Study Room
6:00 pm - Little Scientists
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
10:00 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Columbus
- Alumni to recognize 1975 Columbus North team (1010wcsi.com)
- Columbus native to perform at Columbus Bar following recent European tour (therepublic.com)
- Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Andrews String Studio to present Christmas concert (therepublic.com)
Franklin
- Franklin Coin Shop moves into expanded space at former beer hall (dailyjournal.net)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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