🌱 Patch AM: Why Hobart’s mayor was honored among Northern Indiana’s “good life” leaders

What's up Hobart! 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:

• Why Hobart's mayor was honored among Northern Indiana's "good life" leaders
• Hobart's Safe Haven Baby Box gets a big boost from local donors
• How NIPSCO staffing cuts could affect Hobart's power restoration after storms

Also on today's calendar: JOE DEROSA and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• GreatNews.Life celebrates Northern Indiana community leaders and difference makers at 11th annual Good Life Awards (greatnews.life) — Hobart gets a moment in the spotlight as Mayor Josh Huddlestun is honored at the Good Life Awards for his positive leadership and the work of Hobart's staff and volunteers. The Hammond ceremony celebrates Northern Indiana residents who build community through kindness, service, and upbeat storytelling, reinforcing a regional push to highlight good news and everyday difference-makers.
   

• Of Notoriety: Michigan City magician ready for big screen; club reaches charity goal (chicagotribune.com) — Hobart is one of several Northwest Indiana communities hosting Safe Haven Baby Boxes, giving local parents in crisis a safe, anonymous way to surrender newborns. The organization just received a $10,000 donation from the Italian American Women's Club, while a Michigan City magician prepares for a film premiere and a daring Houdini-style escape performance in Michigan.
   

• Portage asks IURC to investigate NIPSCO staffing levels (chicagotribune.com) — Hobart residents are part of a NIPSCO service area whose lineman staffing has dropped sharply even as nearby communities have grown, prompting Portage officials to seek a state investigation after August's massive derecho outages. Union representatives argue that reduced local crews may slow power restoration, while Portage leaders praise workers' efforts and highlight how Northwest Indiana communities pulled together after the storm.
   

📸 Around Hobart

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hobart

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Joe DeRosa Live at The Hobart Art Theater →
  Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• JOE DEROSA →
  The Art Theater, 230 Main St., Hobart
  9:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• CALVIN EVANS (Hart of the City with Kevin Hart, Shameless, Bring the Funny) →
  Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart
  7:30 pm
• CALVIN EVANS →
  The Art Theater, 230 Main St., Hobart
  8:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Hobart Sanitary District →
  Hobart City Hall Meetings - Hobart IN 46342
  5:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Woodland Tea Party →
  Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Highway, Hobart
  2:00 pm
• Paul Thorn in Hobart, IN →
  Art Theater, Hobart
  7:00 pm
• PAUL THORN →
  The Art Theater, 230 Main St., Hobart
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• PET SOUNDS (THE MUSIC OF THE BEACH BOYS) →
  The Art Theater, 230 Main St., Hobart
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• CKY →
  Hobart Art Theater, 230 Main St., Hobart
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Armando the Comedic Violinist in Hobart, IN →
  Art Theater, Hobart
  8:00 pm
• ARMANDO THE COMEDIC VIOLINIST →
  The Art Theater, 230 Main St., Hobart
  9:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Merrillville

• Garan Lucow Miller Expands in Metro Detroit, Opens Office in Southfield (dbusiness.com)
• GolfN: Reports redeeming more than $1 million in member rewards (firstcallgolf.com)
• State of Indiana County of Fayette 0094918 Fayette Superior Court (newsexaminer.com)

Lake Station

• What Rust Belt Voters Are Actually Asking For (townhall.com)

Gary

• The Equity Docket: Dual Systems of Survival (progressive.org)
• Gary council hears public comment on budget items before tabling (chicagotribune.com)

Ok Hobart! 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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