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🌱 Why Michigan City police are blasting a proposed plea deal

Michigan City, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Michigan City police are blasting a proposed plea deal
  • Why a Holland doctor is swimming all the way to Michigan City
  • Michigan City resident tapped to lead Franciscan’s entire Indiana health system

Also on today's calendar: Fool House - The Ultimate 90's Party: The Millennium Tour Live in Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, temps: high: 73, low: 64.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pushback on plea deal for man accused of shooting LaPorte County Sheriff's Deputy (953mnc.com) — A reported plea deal for the man accused of shooting a LaPorte County deputy inside a Michigan City hospital is drawing strong objections from the deputy’s family and local law enforcement groups. Michigan City’s Fraternal Order of Police has publicly criticized the proposal and urged more accountability as the case moves toward a possible September 25 court date.
   

• Holland ophthalmologist eyeing Lake Michigan as final Great Lake to swim across (fox17online.com) — An open-water swimmer plans to cross Lake Michigan this month from Chicago to Michigan City, using the 35-mile challenge to raise money for kids’ swim lessons. While based in Holland, his route puts Michigan City directly in the spotlight as the finish line.
   

• Franciscan Alliance names Englehart as new CEO (greatnews.life) — Franciscan Alliance has chosen Michigan City resident Michael Englehart as its new president and CEO, overseeing 11 hospitals and thousands of employees across Indiana starting October 1. His appointment means a local resident will now help steer major healthcare decisions affecting patients and providers throughout the region.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

La Porte

  • Mark Cuban Foundation hosts free AI boot camp for Indiana students this fall (wishtv.com)
  • La Porte County Sheriff's Office public statement on potential plea deal offered in shooting of Deputy Samuelson case (wimsradio.com)
  • LCSO: Retirement Announcement – Administrative Assistant Rebecca Popplewell (wimsradio.com)

Westville

  • Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Meacham discusses the pursuit of a perfect union at Purdue University Northwest's 73rd Sinai Forum (greatnews.life)

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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