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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Hancock Regional Hospital rank for patient safety this fall?
  • Why Greenfield’s senator is bucking GOP leaders on redistricting today
  • How Greenfield’s printing presses are helping keep local journalism alive

Also on today's calendar: Christmas in the Gallery with our Festival of the Trees and 5 more events.

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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: Cold with low clouds, with a high of 30 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Friday: A little snow, up to 1", temps: high: 35, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Still cloudy and very cold, with a high of 24 and low of -1 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fifteen Indiana Hospitals Earned Top Marks For Patient Safety (wrkr.com) — Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield has earned an “A” grade for patient safety in the latest Leapfrog Group report, placing it among just 15 top-rated hospitals statewide. The report evaluates surgery outcomes, infection control, error prevention practices, and staffing, giving local patients another data point when choosing where to receive care.
   

2. Indiana Senate sets up crucial Thursday vote on mid-cycle congressional redistricting bill (wthitv.com) — Greenfield’s own state senator, Mike Crider, is firmly opposing a controversial mid-cycle congressional redistricting plan that could give Republicans all nine of Indiana’s U.S. House seats. The Senate is poised for a decisive vote Thursday amid threats, swatting incidents, and intense pressure from former President Trump and Governor Braun on wavering GOP lawmakers.
   

3. Innovation and entrepreneurship sustain local journalism (bushcenter.org) — AIM Media relies on two printing presses in Greenfield to bring in commercial printing revenue that helps sustain its Indiana newspapers. The broader piece explores how local news outlets nationwide are experimenting with commercial printing, digital ads, subscriptions, philanthropy, and even AI tools to keep community journalism viable in a tough media economy.
   

4. USAC Returns to The Dirt Track at IMS in 2026, Midget & Sprint Dates Announced (speedwaydigest.com) — Hoosier racing fans can look ahead to two big USAC events at the Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in summer 2026, including the BC39 midget race and Indiana Sprint Week opener. Greenfield gets a nod as 2024 invitational winner C.J. Leary hails from the city, adding a local connection to these major dirt-track showcases.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Holiday Cards Workshop NP
    Sugar Creek Branch of Hancock County Public Library , 5731 W U.S. 52 , New Palestine
    5:00 pm
  • Tween/Teen Taste Test: Taiwan!
    Vernon Township Public Library , 625 E Broadway St , Fortville
    5:30 pm
    • Saturday December 13
  • Bookmobile stop: Stansbury Housing Addition
    Hancock Library County - Bookmobile , Stansbury Blvd and Charleston Way , McCordsville
    10:00 am
  • Pokémon Card Swap
    Vernon Township Public Library , 625 E Broadway St , Fortville
    2:00 pm

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    Lives in Liberty Shores and jumped the fence at 8:15pm Monday. Please share (Nextdoor Oak Commons)
  • Rachel Kennedy,
    Thank you for posting that you received our package. Our neighbor saw your post. Thank you again. (Nextdoor Huntington Heights)
  • Neovia Logistics Services posted a job opening for Warehouse Equipment Operator_Shift_1 in Greenfield. Apply here.
  • Smithfield Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler - 2nd Shift in Greenfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenfield here.

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