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🌱 How a post-prom party turned tragic for Michigan City students

Michigan City, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Michigan City! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a post-prom party turned tragic for Michigan City students
  • Need help installing your car seat correctly later this month?
  • Which Michigan City festivals should be on your calendar this year?

Also on today's calendar: Boating Safety Class, Boat America and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy; a morning shower, with a high of 66 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• One student killed, two hurt in post-prom shootings in Michigan City (southbendtribune.com) — A Michigan City High School student was killed and two classmates wounded during a post‑prom party shooting in nearby The Pines, with the victim later dying at a hospital just outside Michigan City. Local officials, including Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch, are supporting grieving families and working with Porter County investigators, while police ask the community for information and urge compassion amid online speculation.
   

• Franciscan Health Trauma Services hosting free Michigan City car seat safety event (greatnews.life) — Families in Michigan City can get free, hands-on car seat safety checks on Thursday, May 28 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Franciscan Health Michigan City. A certified technician will walk you through installing your own seat, but you must register in advance and bring the child who uses the seat or be at least 34 weeks pregnant.
   

• Summer festivals, fairs and fun activities in the South Bend area (southbendtribune.com) — Several big draws are headed to Michigan City this year, including the MC Food and Music Festival, Brew at the Zoo, Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival, Michigan City Oktoberfest, and the Xinsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix. This regional festival guide also highlights dozens of nearby fairs, concerts, and family events within an easy drive, giving you plenty of options for summer and fall fun.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Aluminum cans going for $0.
    75 a pound as of last Saturday. Good time to go hunting. (Nextdoor Midtown / 2nd Ward)
  • The Alley Market isn’t just a craft fair.
    Bring your yard sale items, baked goods, plant starts from your yard or house or even a skill you would like to share with other people. You can have… (Nextdoor Midtown / 2nd Ward)
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales - Part Time in Michigan City. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Michigan City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Michigan City here.

🗞 Nearby News

La Porte

  • Saint Mary's names 9 valedictorians for the class of 2026 (ndsmcobserver.com)
  • La Porte County Sheriff's Office to increase seatbelt enforcement (wimsradio.com)
  • La Porte County hazardous household waste collection event Saturday (wkvi.com)

Westville

  • A Michiana Life in the Spotlight: Myleigh Weaver (greatnews.life)
  • Welcome New Members of the PNW Facilities Team (pnw.edu)

Chesterton

Ok Michigan City! 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: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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