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In today's newsletter:
- What FEMA's fast-tracked disaster aid could mean for Noblesville recovery
- Protective order hearing today after dispute at downtown Noblesville's Uptown Cafe
- How close record floodwaters came to Potter's Bridge in Noblesville
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, temps: high: 95, low: 70.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. FEMA officials say they'll expedite Indiana disaster relief (wishtv.com) — Noblesville faces at least $10 million in storm damage, and FEMA now plans to fast-track disaster funding to Indiana so cities like Noblesville can rebuild more quickly. The agency will approve advance funding for qualified projects statewide, aiming to cut delays that especially strain smaller-city budgets and speed repairs to critical infrastructure. 
2. Customer seeks protective order against Noblesville restaurant manager (youarecurrent.com) — A customer is seeking a protective order against the manager of Uptown Cafe in downtown Noblesville after an August 22 dispute over comments about a Muslim teen employee's hijab. The manager says she banned the customer for the remarks and denies causing subsequent online backlash, while a court hearing on the petition is scheduled for September 1.
3. 1871 Potter's Covered Bridge 14-29-01 over West Fork White River at Noblesville, IN (blogspot.com subscription) — Record flooding along the White River pushed water up to Potter's Bridge in Noblesville, but Hamilton County Parks officials say the 156-year-old covered bridge survived thanks in part to earlier restoration work. The surrounding park's floodplain design helped absorb high water, and aerial footage shows just how close the river came during this month's historic crest.
4. Gov. Mike Braun, FEMA administrator speak on Carmel bridge flood damage (indystar.com) — Noblesville residents should know their mayor joined state and federal leaders in Carmel as FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton and Gov. Mike Braun toured flood damage at the collapsed Hazel Dell Parkway bridge. The visit focused on assessing infrastructure impacts and coordinating disaster response, signaling ongoing regional recovery efforts that may influence Noblesville as well.
5. Noblesville Medicaid providers report $54,280 in medical and surgical supplies spending for 2024 (northindynews.com) — Medicaid providers in Noblesville billed $54,280 for medical and surgical supplies in 2024, a modest 4% increase from 2023 but part of a much larger five-year rise. Nearly all of this spending came from ZIP code 46060, and it sits within a broader Medicaid system facing federal funding cuts and shifting state responsibilities.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Walking Club →
South Madison Community Foundation, 233 S Main St, Pendleton
6:30 pm - Fortville: Play & Learn Storytime →
Vernon Township Public Library, 625 E Broadway St, Fortville
10:30 am - Afternoon Euchre Hour →
Vernon Township Public Library, 625 E Broadway St, Fortville
2:00 pm - Fortville: Afternoon Euchre Hour →
Vernon Township Public Library, 625 E Broadway St, Fortville
2:00 pm - 3-5 Meet the Teacher
Prairie Trace Elementary 14200 N. River Road , Carmel, IN 46033
5:00 pm - FES PTO Roller Cave Event
Fortville Elementary School Fortville, IN 46040
6:00 pm - Westfield Farmers Market →
Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
5:00 pm - Back to School Night
Willow Lake Elementary 7535 Harcourt Rd , Indianapolis, IN 46260
5:00 pm - Evening Creek Stomps →
Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
6:00 pm - Fortville: Adult Contemporary Book Club →
Vernon Township Public Library, 625 E Broadway St, Fortville
7:00 pm - AGES Band: Kimblewick →
Kimblewick by Del Webb- 55+ Retirement Community, 2630 Lord Murphy Dr, Westfield
6:30 pm - Community Engagement Event
Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce 5625 Sunnyside road Indianapolis, IN 46235
Tuesday September 1
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Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Doggy Babysitter Needed: 11/11-11/18
We are becoming Bernedoodle parents next Sunday!! Maizee is her name. We had also booked a trip Nov 11-18 and will need a house/baby sitter. … (Nextdoor Pebble Brook) - Looking for someone to do a small plumbing job.
Need a shower cartridge installed. Wall is open. Just need the copper extended up from the old bath cartridge and new shower only cartridge… (Nextdoor South Harbour)
- Riverview Health posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Day Shift in Noblesville. Apply here.
- Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. posted a job opening for Construction Roof Loader Material Handler in Noblesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Noblesville here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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