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Hello La Porte! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where La Porte County residents can get free food after the storms.
  • How safe are nearby beaches—and why La Porte's weren't tested.
  • How a La Porte prep guard grabbed Syracuse's attention for 2027.

Also on today's calendar: Yoga in the Lavender Field💜 and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 78, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The Salvation Army responds to disasters in northwest and east central Indiana (wbiw.com) — La Porte County residents still without power after the August 11 storms can get free food and hydration from The Salvation Army, with ongoing distributions in Michigan City, Hanna, Union Mills, Kingsford Heights, La Porte City Hall, and La Porte Civic Auditorium. Additional help is available at the La Porte corps on Monroe Street, and locations and times are being updated frequently on local Salvation Army Facebook pages.
   

2. La Porte County Health Department Releases Latest Beach Water Quality Results (wkvi.com) — La Porte County's latest beach water tests show very low E. coli levels at Long Beach and Duneland Beach, all well within the Health Department's safe "green" range. However, this round did not include beaches in La Porte, Hudson Lake, or Fish Lake, so swimmers there should keep an eye on future updates posted to the Indiana Beach Alert website.
   

3. 4-star with Syracuse in top 7 is 'one of most skilled guards' in 2027 class, scout says (insidetheloudhouse.com) — A nationally recruited basketball standout, Devin Cleveland, is honing his game at La Lumiere School in La Porte, bringing some high-level hoops attention to the area. While his college decision centers on major programs like Syracuse and Alabama, his strong shooting and playmaking are being developed right here in La Porte, where he stars for a top EYBL Scholastic team.
   

4. Indiana Storm Recovery Efforts Expand as Federal Emergency Declaration Expected (wamwamfm.com) — La Porte County is among several Indiana communities where Salvation Army teams are now providing food, water, shelter, and other storm relief after last week's severe weather. State officials say the storms caused historic, nearly statewide damage, and a federal emergency declaration is expected to speed up recovery and support for affected residents.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We just got our power and Comcast back on!
    Thanks to the workers from P&E (I think) who restored power for NIPSCO. (Nextdoor North La Porte)
  • Hope all is well City of LaPorte!!!
    Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Brian Wood. I am a LaPorte Local Handyman that does side work not only to help the lower or fixed … (Nextdoor Monroe St)
  • Howmet Aerospace posted a job opening for HOURLY PRODUCTION - Wax Cell Operator in La Porte. Apply here.
  • Lewis Bakeries posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in La Porte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Porte here.

Ok La Porte! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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