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In today's newsletter:

  • Where you can safely recycle your Christmas tree in Indianapolis
  • Why a deadly west-side hit-and-run has neighbors demanding change
  • How Indianapolis families are keeping Kwanzaa’s spirit of unity alive

Also on today's calendar: Crawl 'Til The Ball Falls: Indianapolis NYE Bar Crawl 2025 and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 54 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 65, low: 21.
  • Monday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 26 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Christmas tree disposal sites open across Indianapolis (fox59.com) — Indianapolis and Marion County residents can drop off real Christmas trees at seven city-run sites from Dec. 25 through Jan. 31, from dusk until dawn. All decorations must be removed, and officials warn that dumping trees elsewhere counts as illegal dumping and can bring fines up to $3,000.
   

2. Deadly hit-and-run on Indy's west side prompts calls for safety improvements (wrtv.com) — A woman was killed in a hit-and-run Friday morning on Indianapolis’ west side near North Girls School and Rockville roads, renewing urgent calls for sidewalks and safer streets. Neighbors, advocates, and a City-County councilor discuss planned improvements, while IMPD asks anyone with information about the suspected SUV or driver to come forward.
   

3. Indianapolis celebrates Kwanzaa: Honoring African American heritage (wishtv.com) — Indianapolis residents are marking the first day of Kwanzaa with an Umoja celebration at The Amp at 16 Tech, highlighting unity and African American heritage. Local vendors are showcasing handmade pottery, jewelry, and cultural items while organizers emphasize Kwanzaa’s seven-day focus on building and sustaining community through New Year’s Day.
   

4. 23-year-old man, 43-year-old woman arrested after body found inside burning car in Delaware County (wthr.com) — Two Indianapolis residents were arrested on the city’s near east side after investigators linked them to a man’s death in a burning car in Delaware County. Court documents describe how the pair allegedly drove the victim from Indianapolis, left him in the vehicle, and later admitted involvement after video evidence supported investigators’ timeline.
   

5. Hoosier Lottery Mega Millions, Cash 5 winning numbers for Dec. 26, 2025 (indystar.com) — If you bought Hoosier Lottery tickets, here are the Dec. 26 winning numbers plus exactly how to claim prizes, including big jackpots that must be redeemed in person at the Indianapolis headquarters. The article walks through deadlines, mailing instructions, and what to bring so Indianapolis-area winners don’t miss out.
   

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    Saturday December 27
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    Saturday December 27
  • Pantry Closed
    Servants Heart of Indy, Inc , 6025 Madison Ave, Suite C , Indianapolis
    9:00 am
  • Family Game Day at Garfield Park
    Indianapolis Public Library - Garfield Park Branch , 2502 Shelby St , Indianapolis
    3:00 pm
  • Just Steve Music
    Culinary Dropout , 1320 E 86th St , Indianapolis
    6:00 pm
  • Jennifer Mlott: Culinary Dropout
    Culinary Dropout , 1320 E 86th St , Indianapolis
    6:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Merry Christmas all!
    Kountry kitchen is giving away free Christmas dinners from 9am-2pm today in case anyone was unaware! (Nextdoor Kennedy King)
  • Good morning neighbors and merry Christmas!
    I need help, my dog at the moment is in labor and having her puppies but one of them has a cleft lip and is struggling to latch on to the nipple and… (Nextdoor Augusta Green)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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