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And on the Gary Patch calendar - The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet

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Hi there, Gary! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How is Gary rebuilding its power grid after August's massive outage?
  • Woman dies after SUV overturns near Burr Street exit in Gary.
  • How a Gary clinic is easing one Hammond family's sickle cell journey.

Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Greater Hope for Gary, Indiana (hollywoodtimes.net) — Gary residents are getting a clearer picture of how the city is pushing NIPSCO and federal agencies to strengthen the power grid after August's massive outage that hit nearly all of Lake County. Mayor Eddie Melton's team outlines ongoing FEMA support, local relief funds, volunteer needs, and new tools like Smart911, emphasizing Gary's resilience and urging continued infrastructure investment to prevent future crises.
   

• Woman dies after being ejected during crash with semi on I-94 in northwest Indiana (wthr.com) — A woman has died after her SUV overturned and she was ejected in a Sunday morning crash with a semi on eastbound I-94 near the Burr Street exit in Gary. Indiana State Police say the semi clipped the SUV's rear tire, sending it into the ditch, and the victim later died at the hospital as the investigation continues.
   

• 'He's special': Hammond parents detail 3-year-old son's journey with sickle cell disease (chicagotribune.com) — A Hammond family raising a three-year-old with sickle cell disease now relies on a specialized IHTC clinic in Gary, sparing them long trips to Indianapolis for care. Their story highlights both the growing local resources in Lake County and the ongoing gaps in sickle cell research and support, especially for Black communities in Northwest Indiana.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hunter Moon and September Scenes
    Last night the moon was very bright (#1, 10). If you missed it, no worries as Saturday is when the Harvest Moon peaks. Yesterday as well, the City… (Nextdoor Miller Beach)
  • In the Hunt
    I hope you are enjoying the Hunter Moon that is so bright right now. I caught a few images of it. Also, I hope you can see how the cloud colors… (Nextdoor Miller Beach)
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Production/Cook in Gary. Apply here.
  • Seminole Gaming - Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos posted a job opening for Facilities Engineer II - Facilities & Maintenance in Gary. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gary here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hobart

  • Donna Vickroy: Pumpkin's got nothing on apples when it comes to fall fruit (chicagotribune.com)

Hammond

  • 15 Regional Fast Food Chains Worth Planning A Road Trip Around (tastingtable.com)
  • U.S. states face rising corporate leverage over subsidies and regulation (tradersunion.com)

Ok Gary! 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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