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In today's newsletter:

• How could NIPSCO's staffing cuts affect power reliability in Hobart?
• Why did Crown Point reject an animal shelter backed by Hobart advocates?

Also on today's calendar: CALVIN EVANS and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
• Sunday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 74, low: 58.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Portage asks IURC to investigate NIPSCO staffing levels (chicagotribune.com) — Hobart residents are part of a NIPSCO service area whose lineman staffing has dropped by roughly two-thirds since the early 2000s, even as surrounding communities grew. Portage's City Council is urging state regulators to investigate whether those staffing cuts worsened massive August storm outages, highlighting concerns about restoration speed, worker strain, and reliance on outside crews.
   

• Crown Point council denies rezoning for proposed animal rescue, clinic (chicagotribune.com) — A proposed regional animal adoption center and low-cost clinic in Crown Point was narrowly blocked by a 4-3 council vote, despite strong backing from groups including the Humane Society of Hobart. Supporters say the project would reduce stray animals and expand services, while nearby residents raised concerns about noise, safety, and property impacts as organizers now hunt for a new site.
   

📸 Around Hobart

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hobart

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★ Featured events ★

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

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• 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
Friday October 23
• Lakeview w/KG & The Bad Habits →
  Hobart Art Theater, 230 Main St., Hobart
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 10
• Ladies and Littles in the Leaves →
  Three Rivers, 2800 Colorado Street, Lake Station
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Merrillville. Apply here.
• JCPenney posted a job opening for Sales Floor Supervisor - Westfld S/T @ S Lake in Merrillville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hobart here.

🗞 Nearby News

Merrillville

• Court dispositions: Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2026 (albertleatribune.com)
• Wellness center serving union members opens in Rock Island (ourquadcities.com)
• Gary native and Pulitzer Prize finalist Jlin teams with TCP for upcoming landmark events (chicagocrusader.com)

Lake Station

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

Gary

• GE Appliances employees volunteer to support community organizations (wave3.com)
• Gov. Braun Positions Indiana to Win Big in Booming Sports Economy (in.gov)

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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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