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🌱 Sheriff’s sale set for Monroe Street property in La Porte.
La Porte, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, La Porte! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Sheriff’s sale set for Monroe Street property in La Porte.
- How could a Lakeside Street setback change affect your neighborhood?
- Trooper ambushed near La Porte: how the tense manhunt ended.
Also on today's calendar: Homeschool Hub and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
- Sunday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
- Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. MDK # 26-008360 (lpheralddispatch.com) — A sheriff’s sale has been scheduled for November 10 in Michigan City involving property at 2013 Monroe Street in La Porte, with detailed legal descriptions and parcel numbers provided. The sale stems from a LaPorte Superior Court foreclosure case and will be held at the sheriff’s office. Local residents or investors interested in the property should note the date and conditions. 
2. Notice of Hearing Notice is Hereby given that I have (lpheralddispatch.com) — A zoning variance request for 1306 Lakeside Street in La Porte will go before the City of La Porte Board of Zoning Appeals on October 14, seeking to reduce the setback to replace a garage. Neighbors can review the petition, request accommodations, or submit comments ahead of the meeting. Contact city staff if you want your input included in the official report.
3. Male dead, female jailed after he fired at Indiana trooper (wishtv.com) — A man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot after allegedly firing at an Indiana State Police trooper in rural LaPorte County, about 15 miles northeast of La Porte. The trooper was not injured, and a woman from Elkhart surrendered and was taken to the LaPorte County jail while charges are reviewed. Authorities are confirming the man’s identity and continuing their investigation.
4. Governor applies for SNAP benefits for Indiana residents in Disaster areas (wsbt.com) — SNAP recipients in designated La Porte County ZIP codes may qualify for replacement benefits if they lost food assistance due to storm damage in July or August. Eligible residents can receive up to 60 percent of their monthly benefits, with most replacement payments expected around the 26th. Check the listed ZIP codes carefully to see if your address qualifies.
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Lunch on the Fly: LaPorte Municipal Airport (PPO) →
La Porte Municipal Airport, 2341 IN-39, La Porte
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Other local events
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Homeschool Hub →
Main Library, 904 Indiana Ave, La Porte
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3D Printing Basics →
LPCPL Exchange, 807 Indiana Ave, La Porte
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Picture Day
Hailmann Elementary School La Porte, IN 46350
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Teen Zone: College GO! Week →
Main Library, 904 Indiana Ave, La Porte
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Sewing & Fiber Arts Workshop →
LPCPL Exchange, 807 Indiana Ave, La Porte
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Free CPR Class →
La Porte Fire Station #1, 809 W 18th St, La Porte
12:00 pm -
Homework Help →
Main Library, 904 Indiana Ave, La Porte
3:30 pm -
Block Printing: Part 1 →
LPCPL Exchange, 807 Indiana Ave, La Porte
5:30 pm -
Fall Picture Day
Kingsbury Elementary School La Porte, IN 46350
8:00 am -
Play & Learn Ages 0-3 →
Main Library, 904 Indiana Ave, La Porte
10:00 am -
COUNTRY LINE DANCING →
La Porte IN
7:00 pm
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone noticed a large increase in the moth population this year?
Our cotton clothes are getting eaten. Bought Moth Balls but had to get them out of the house as the smell is overpowering. Switching to cedar. (Nextdoor Monroe St) - Good morning ladies.....
I need recommendations for a new gynecologist-not associated with Franciscan (have had some bad experiences with them & refuse to go back). Thanks… (Nextdoor Meadow Lark Ln)
- Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in La Porte. Apply here.
- Sulzer USA, Inc. posted a job opening for CNC Mill Machinist 5 Axis in La Porte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Porte here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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