🌱 Why Eminence schools backed away from a Martinsville property tax referendum

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Eminence schools backed away from a Martinsville property tax referendum
• How Martinsville’s Hudson O’Neal stacks up in national dirt racing

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
• Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Wa-Nee, 38 Indiana School Districts To Seek Property Tax Referendums (inkfreenews.com) — Martinsville’s Eminence School Corporation initially prepared a property tax referendum but ultimately withdrew its petition, avoiding a potential hike that would have funded school safety and operations. The story details how dozens of Indiana districts are still pursuing referendums amid rising costs, state funding debates, and new property tax limits that could pressure local school budgets.
   

• Dirt Late Model Power Rankings: Bobby Pierce Reclaims No. 1 Spot (floracing.com) — Martinsville’s own Hudson O’Neal holds the No. 3 spot in a national Dirt Late Model power ranking after strong third- and fourth-place finishes at Cedar Lake Speedway. The rankings recap a big-money win by Bobby Pierce, shifting positions among top drivers, and upcoming crown jewel races O’Neal is expected to chase.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinsville

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Saturday August 8

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Movie at The MET →
  Martinsville, IN Calendar, 36 E Morgan Street, Martinsville
  7:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Common Council Executive Session →
  Martinsville, IN Calendar, 59 S Jefferson Street, Martinsville
  4:00 pm
• Board of Works and Safety →
  Martinsville, IN Calendar, City Hall, Council Chambers 59 South Jefferson Street, Martinsville
  6:30 pm
• Common Council Meeting →
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  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Park Board →
  Martinsville, IN Calendar, City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 202) 59 South Jefferson Street, Martinsville
  6:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Redevelopment Commission →
  Martinsville, IN Calendar, City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 202) 59 South Jefferson Street, Martinsville
  7:30 am

Saturday August 15

• Jake Hoot - Concert at The MET →
  Martinsville, IN Calendar, 36 E Morgan Street, Martinsville
  7:30 pm

Tuesday August 18

• Police Merit Board Meeting →
  Martinsville, IN Calendar, 110 W Morgan Street Martinsville Police Department - Training Room, Martinsville
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Civics Hour
  Johnson County Public Library Adult Learning Center -
  10:30 am
• Benefits of Senior Living
  Johnson County Public Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
  2:00 pm
• JCPL on Wheels Stop
  Johnson County Public Library JCPL On Wheels -
  3:00 pm
• IRL Audiobook
  Johnson County Public Library Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone lose a dog over on middle Patton.
  Very friendly has a collar on, but no tag. 765-913-6694 (Nextdoor Wilbur)
• Is anyone missing a large white boar pig?
  A neighbor called animal control, as it was wandering around, and they have temporarily placed it with a family nearby. If it is your pig the county… (Nextdoor Wilbur)

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Martinsville. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Martinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinsville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Mooresville

• Master Trooper Detective Tim Cummins promoted to sergeant (wbiw.com)
• Delta Theta Tau Sorority National Convention held recently (northcountynews.org)

Bloomington

• The Mill to unveil major renovation supporting Bloomington's growing startup community (wbiw.com)
• Reigning national champions IU Hoosiers open up fall camp (wthr.com)
• Public health expert building dashboard to track costly bird flu outbreaks in Indiana (iu.edu)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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