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Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Michigan City Assistant Chief of Police addresses Transparency during Flock misuse investigation (abc57.com) — Michigan City residents are being asked for input as police finalize policies for Flock license-plate cameras, with governing rules to be presented at the Sept. 15 City Council meeting. An officer resigned after an internal audit flagged out-of-policy use of the technology, and leaders now promise stronger audits, a transparency portal, and annual public reports on how surveillance tools are used.
• A La Porte County Life in The Spotlight: Tucker Blank (greatnews.life) — Michigan City native Tucker Blank is using his construction expertise to boost affordable housing, helping Habitat for Humanity of LaPorte County grow from one to several homes a year. After returning to work in Michigan City, he's balanced a construction career with volunteer leadership, partnering with local groups to reach more families struggling in today's housing market.
• Governor Honors Longtime Fire Chief (hometownnewsnow.com) — A longtime La Porte County fire leader is being honored with help from Michigan City's state representative. Former Coolspring Township fire chief Mick Pawlik received the prestigious Circle of Corydon award for decades of service, with Rep. Randy Novak of Michigan City joining the presentation as Pawlik transitions from chief to volunteer firefighter alongside a new department leader.
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