🌱 Patch AM: Off-duty Gary firefighter accused after ISP trooper injured in crash

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In today's newsletter:

• Off-duty Gary firefighter accused after ISP trooper injured in crash
• Need storm help or winter work? Key Gary resources you should know

Also on today's calendar: Roosevelt Millennial turn up and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 69.
• Thursday: A couple of showers possible, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Off-duty Gary firefighter faces several felony charges after striking ISP trooper, fleeing scene (wgntv.com) — An off-duty Gary firefighter from Gary has been arrested after allegedly driving drunk, hitting an Indiana State Police trooper's vehicle on I‑65, and fleeing before finally stopping near a Gary fire station. The trooper suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and prosecutors are reviewing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges tied to reckless driving, OWI, and leaving the scene of the crash.
   

• Business briefs: Aug. 11 storm relief efforts continue (chicagotribune.com) — Residents in Gary and across Northwest Indiana can still seek financial help for August storm damage through Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Gary, which is supporting households with repairs, food loss, and other needs. INDOT is also hosting a winter hiring event Oct. 6 at its Gary Subdistrict office, offering seasonal highway and snowplow jobs with competitive hourly pay and no preregistration required.
   

📸 Around Gary

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gary

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• 2026 NWI Homeless Veteran Stand Down →
  Gary SouthShore RailCats, Stadium Plaza, 1 Stadium Plaza, Gary

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Secondary Open House (rescheduled)
  Bailly Preparatory Academy Gary, IN 46409
  4:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Roosevelt Millennial turn up →
  Loft Adiq Ultra Lounge, 752 Broadway, Gary
• Washington Street Church of God Annual Family Fun Walk/Run & Health Fair →
  Gary IN
Friday September 25
• Chanute Aquatorium Society Presents: 35 & Still Alive Hawaiian Beach Paty →
  Aquatorium, 6918 Oak Avenue, Gary
• Farmer's Market →
  600 Richard Gordon Hatcher Blvd., Gary
  10:00 am
• LIBIDO FUNK CIRCUS returns to Hard Rock Northern Indiana in Gary, IN →
  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 W. 29th St., Gary
  9:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Hardrock Casino →
  Hard Rock Casino, 5400 W. 29th Avenue, Gary
  9:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 15
• Highland Moms of Littles Preview Day →
  Faith Church Highland, 8910 Grace St., Highland
  9:00 am
• Cardio Drumming →
  Portage, IN Calendar, 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage
  9:00 am
• Be Well 365: Live Well Station →
  Portage IN
  10:00 am
• Scouting Board →
  Hobart, IN Calendar, 380 S. Ash St., Hobart
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A Couple Of Great Days
  Yesterday was a mighty fine beach day, complete with a pretty biplane (#5, 6). The sunset featured gold and orange hues (#4). This morning seemed… (Nextdoor Miller Beach)
• Golden Days
  Golden rod is boosting the color and providing food to our pollinators when most flowers have faded (#1). Don't be afraid of it - it is the ragweed… (Nextdoor Miller Beach)

• Globe Life posted a job opening for Life Insurance Sales Representative in Gary. Apply here.
• United States Steel Corporation posted a job opening for Blast Furnace Maintenance Manager in Gary. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gary here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Truck Stop Serial Killer Used Mobile 'Killing Chamber' to Carry Out Sexually Sadistic Murders (oxygen.com)

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• 2026-27 Big East Women's Basketball Summer Vibe Check: St. John's Red Storm (anonymouseagle.com)

Hammond

• Laura Jane Canfield (wgnsradio.com)
• Chief Keef's 1st Headlining Show In Chicago In 14 Years Postponed Due To 'Racist Pilot,' Rapper Says (blockclubchicago.org)
• BG Christian places second at Patriot Invitational (sent-trib.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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