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Morning Zionsville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Judge weighs verdict in high-profile Zionsville murder case
  • Meet the Zionsville grad turning rave culture into Christian worship sets
  • How a Zionsville neighbor is tackling hunger across central Indiana

Also on today's calendar: Westminster Village Annual Bazaar and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: High clouds and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Verdict pending in Graham Bixler Zionsville murder trial (youarecurrent.com) — A Boone County judge is weighing the verdict in the bench trial of a Zionsville man accused of murdering his mother on Old 106th Street in 2024. After questions about his competency and testimony from three doctors, the court will decide within about a week whether he is guilty, not guilty but mentally ill, or not guilty by reason of insanity.
   

2. In Jesus' name, he raves. Meet the Indiana native merging the church and the club. (indystar.com) — A Zionsville native and Zionsville High School graduate, now performing as Rave Jesus, is blending electronic dance music with Christian worship in a growing national career. While his upcoming tour skips Indiana, the story traces how his Zionsville upbringing, rave experiences, and church background shaped this unusual fusion of club culture and faith that locals may recognize and follow.
   

3. Zionsville resident named CEO of Second Helpings (youarecurrent.com) — A Zionsville resident, Monika Mala, has been named CEO of Second Helpings, the Indianapolis nonprofit that redirects surplus food into meals for more than 200 agencies, including several in Boone County. Already active with the Zionsville Education Foundation and Zionsville Run Club, she plans to spotlight growing food insecurity as the organization works to double its impact.
   

4. The Annika: Awards exemption to 2027 LPGA rookie Annabelle Pancake-Webb (firstcallgolf.com) — A Zionsville-raised golfer, Annabelle Pancake-Webb, is launching her LPGA career with a sponsor exemption to The ANNIKA, thanks in part to her hometown connection with Zionsville-headquartered Gainbridge. The piece highlights her Indiana golf roots, family ties, and upcoming appearance at the Tampa Bay tournament in November, giving local fans someone with strong Zionsville connections to follow on the pro tour.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Who is everyone calling to fix their broken garage doors recently.
    Is there a cheaper option other than the big companies? (Nextdoor Royal Run)
  • Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Part-Time Cashier (Zionsville, IN) in Zionsville. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Whitestown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Zionsville here.

Ok Zionsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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