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What's up Gary! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Gary's mayor asked Trump for after the devastating derecho
  • Why Gary families are still in the dark after two weeks
  • How a $30,000 gift is helping powerless Gary neighbors recover

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Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gary mayor takes plea for help after Indiana storms directly to Trump (indystar.com) — Gary's mayor Eddie Melton has personally appealed to President Donald Trump for more FEMA help after an Aug. 11 derecho left widespread destruction and weeks-long power outages in the city. Touring damage with Sen. Jim Banks, Melton stressed that federal support is critical to debris removal, neighborhood recovery, and getting residents' lives back on track.
   

2. Indiana governor calls for investigation as thousands remain without power in Gary (nbcnews.com) — Thousands of Gary residents are still without power nearly two weeks after severe storms, prompting Indiana's governor to seek a formal investigation into NIPSCO's preparedness and spending. Neighbors describe spoiled food, health worries, and safety fears as they wait for full restoration, even as repair crews work in Gary and surrounding communities.
   

3. Keith Lee And Tyrese Haliburton Donate $30k To Storm Victims (iheart.com) — Residents in Gary still recovering from recent severe storms and lingering power outages are getting a $30,000 boost from food influencer Keith Lee and Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton. Their donation, alongside local aid groups, is helping supply essentials while officials work to fully restore electricity and stabilize daily life.
   

4. Chicago Bears announce donation to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief (ewtnnews.com) — Gary will receive $100,000 from the Chicago Bears through Catholic Charities to support families hit hardest by recent storms and prolonged power outages. Local church leaders say the money will help with food, housing assistance, and other essentials as thousands of residents still face displacement and costly rebuilding decisions.
   

5. Keith Lee Gives $15K to Help Black Gary After Outage (eurweb.com) — Gary residents enduring nearly two weeks without power are getting help from social media food critic Keith Lee and Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who together committed $30,000 for food and supplies. The story also highlights state and local pressure on NIPSCO and broader questions about why a largely Black city needed influencers to draw national attention to its crisis.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Playin' Waves
    Today it looked like the waves were playing tag. They pealed along the lakefront - an effect that I always enjoy seeing. The sun is again… (Nextdoor Miller Beach)
  • Update:
    Utility trucks are everywhere in Miller, hope this brings joy / hope in your day (Nextdoor Miller Beach)
  • Goodwill of Michiana, Inc. posted a job opening for Sales Production Associate - Gary - PT in Gary. Apply here.
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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

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