🌱 How did Franklin’s Johnson Memorial Hospital rank for patient safety?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Franklin’s Johnson Memorial Hospital rank for patient safety?
• Why hundreds gathered at Franklin’s armory for a major Guard sendoff
• Franklin community mourns the passing of Robert “Bob” Gonterman

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high of 30 and low of 28 degrees.
• Friday: A little snow, up to 1", temps: high: 35, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Cloudy and very cold, with a high of 22 and low of -1 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fifteen Indiana Hospitals Earned Top Marks For Patient Safety (wrkr.com) — Franklin readers can take pride that Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin earned an “A” grade for patient safety in Leapfrog’s Fall 2025 report, ranking among Indiana’s 15 safest hospitals. The statewide analysis highlights strong performance in error prevention, safety practices, and hospital staffing, while noting that many Indiana facilities still have room to improve.
   

• Guard Soldiers Arrive in Nation's Capital (militaryspot.com) — Indiana National Guard soldiers recently departed from the Johnson County Armory in Franklin for Washington, D.C., where they’ll support public safety and traffic control. Local families gathered for a sendoff as commanders emphasized de‑escalation training, professionalism, and the Guard’s role as a bridge between civilians and the military during this high‑visibility mission in the nation’s capital.
   

• Robert 'Bob' Gonterman (dailyjournal.net) — Franklin residents are mourning the passing of 73-year-old Robert “Bob” Gonterman, born in Franklin and a longtime local figure whose celebration of life is set for Friday evening at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home on U.S. 31. A devoted family man and former Radio Cab of Greenwood co-owner, he was known for his humor, love of movies, games, and flea markets.
   

📸 Around Franklin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin

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Friday December 12

• Little Scientists
  Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
  10:00 am
• Sock Skating
  Trafalgar Branch - TRB Community Room (Whole Room)
  11:00 am
• Preschool Edible Science
  Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Youth Program Room
  11:00 am
• Merry Prairie
  Trafalgar Branch - TRB Community Room (Whole Room)
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Pop-Up Sensory Room
  Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
  10:00 am
• Storytime with Santa
  Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
  11:00 am
• Catan at the Library
  White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
  1:00 pm
• Dungeons & Dragons
  Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
  2:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Tiny Tots Storytime
  Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Youth Program Room
  10:00 am
• American Civics Hour
  Adult Learning Center of Johnson County Public Library , 350 Clearwater Blvd , Whiteland
  10:30 am
• Kids Coding
  Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
  4:30 pm
• PCES Grade 1 Music Program
  Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp , 3030 125 W , Whiteland
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

New Whiteland

• Johnson County Civil Cases: Dec. 10 (dailyjournal.net)

Greenwood

• Greenwood Christian girls basketball rolls past Anderson Prep (dailyjournal.net)
• Greenwood Police Merit Commission to hold disciplinary hearing, special meeting (dailyjournal.net)
• Young People Say This Improves Attention and Lowers Stress (b1057.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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