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Good morning La Porte! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could La Porte become home to a future nuclear energy site?
  • How one La Porte volunteer plans to double local Habitat homebuilding
  • Where La Porte County residents can explore mental health help this Sunday

Also on today's calendar: Lunch on the Fly: LaPorte Municipal Airport (PPO) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Is the Public Scared of Nuclear Energy — Or Just Misinformed? (greatnews.life) — La Porte just hosted a major Nuclear Energy and Digital Infrastructure Summit at the civic auditorium, where Mayor Tom Dermody and state energy leaders discussed how nuclear power could support Microsoft's new data center and other local growth. Residents are urged to stay engaged as La Porte County is considered among potential nuclear sites and more public forums and education efforts roll out.
   

2. A La Porte Life in the Spotlight: Ed Sebastian (greatnews.life) — La Porte County readers meet Ed Sebastian, a retired chemical manufacturing professional now leading La Porte County Habitat for Humanity and serving on the Village Council. He's pushing to expand local homebuilding, relies on grants and volunteers, and balances public service with family time, outdoor hobbies, and a renewed love of classic literature.
   

3. Community Mental Health Resource Fair: A Place to Start-Coming THIS WEEKEND September 20 (wimsradio.com) — This Sunday, September 20, a free Community Mental Health Resource Fair at First Presbyterian Church in Michigan City will connect La Porte County residents with counselors, support groups, and crisis services. Backed by the Health Foundation of LaPorte, the event offers lunch, information on anxiety, grief, and caregiving, and a one-stop way to discover local mental health resources.
   

4. Hoosier Enquirer 2026 High School Rankings: Indiana's 20 Best Public and Private High Schools (hoosierenquirer.com) — La Porte's La Lumiere School earns a spot among Indiana's top 20 high schools, ranked 14th overall and highlighted as a strong private option. The statewide list compares public, charter, and private schools using academic performance, rigor, and resources, and stresses that families can find excellent options without always paying private-school tuition.
   

5. OWI for Reckless Driving Father (hometownnewsnow.com) — A La Porte County sheriff's deputy arrested a Valparaiso man on U.S. 20 after allegedly watching him cross the center line three times with his young daughter in the car. Prosecutors in La Porte Circuit Court upgraded the operating-while-intoxicated charge to a Level 6 felony because a juvenile was present, highlighting ongoing local concerns about impaired driving.
   

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  • Hey there La Porte, specifically Old Pol Town....
    I am planning on having a garage sale in the next couple weeks, up to a month but I wanted to extend the invitation for the entire neighborhood to… (Nextdoor Park St/Bach St)
  • Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - La Porte, IN in La Porte. Apply here.
  • Alpha Baking Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Mechanic - LaPorte - 2nd & 3rd Shifts in La Porte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Porte here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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