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🌱 Patch AM: Where Hobart residents can still turn for food and storm help

Coming up: Craft & Farmer's Market on the Hobart Patch calendar

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Hey hey Hobart! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Hobart residents can still turn for food and storm help
  • How police tied a Valparaiso suspect to Hobart Target incident
  • How new state and federal aid could reach Hobart residents

Also on today's calendar: Craft & Farmer's Market and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• One week without power: Indiana communities struggle to recover (fox32chicago.com) — Hobart residents and Hobart Township are still scrambling for food, power, and basic supplies a week after severe storms, with local stockpiles already exhausted. Township staff and volunteers have served hundreds of meals while also coping with their own damage, as neighbors share information on where to find food, water, cooling centers, and other help across Northwest Indiana.
   

• Valparaiso Man Charged After Alleged Public Indecency Incident At Hobart Target (regionnewssource.org) — Hobart police have charged a Valparaiso man after a woman reported an incident of public indecency in the parking lot of the Hobart Target, backed by surveillance footage and a police interview. Court records outline misdemeanor counts of public indecency and public nudity stemming from the June 29 encounter, with investigators emphasizing the consistency of witness statements and video evidence.
   

• Gov. Braun details Indiana resources amidst statewide storm recovery (chicagotribune.com) — Indiana's governor has outlined new federal and state aid to help communities recover from recent severe storms, with the National Guard specifically directed to support Gary, Munster, and Hobart. Residents may qualify for emergency grants, SNAP replacements, temporary housing help, and insurance guidance, while officials continue assessing damage and coordinating FEMA-backed relief across affected counties.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • Board of Public Works & Safety →
    Hobart City Hall Meetings - Hobart IN 46342
    3:30 pm
  • Common Council →
    Hobart City Hall Meetings - Hobart IN 46342
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • Secondary Open House
    Gary Community School Corp Gary, IN 46402
    3:30 pm
  • School Board Meeting
    Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch 1800 E 35th Ave, Gary, IN 46409, USA
    3:30 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Tech Tuesday
    Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
    10:00 am
  • Hobart Sanitary District →
    Hobart City Hall Meetings - Hobart IN 46342
    5:00 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • Open House (For Parents)
    Crown Point High School CPHS
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Would anybody happen to know if I can recoup my losses with my food?
    I have a freezer full of beef and pork that went bad. Do I need to speak to nipsco, my home insurance or FEMA? (Nextdoor Crestwood)
  • Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. posted a job opening for Custodian - Hobart - PT in Hobart. Apply here.
  • Daifuku America Corporation posted a job opening for External 1st Shift Press Brake Operator in Hobart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hobart here.

🗞 Nearby News

Merrillville

  • Andrean High School welcomes students back despite storm damage (wgntv.com)
  • NiSource Inc (NI) EVP & Group President, Utilities Melody Birmin (gurufocus.com)
  • NW Indiana storm recovery continues with thousands still without power (abc7chicago.com)

Gary

  • Mayor Eddie Melton outlines Gary's storm recovery as residents balance relief and lingering frustration (lakeshorepublicmedia.org)

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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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