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🌱 How will Michigan City police change rules for Flock cameras?
Also, don't miss Rock Balancing with Sue! on the Michigan City Patch calendar
Hi there, Michigan City! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Michigan City police change rules for Flock cameras?
- Meet the Michigan City builder reshaping Habitat for Humanity's impact
- La Porte County fire chief earns one of Indiana's top civilian honors
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 do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clouds breaking and humid, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 66.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 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.
📸 Around Michigan City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Michigan City
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★ Featured events ★
- Rock Balancing with Sue! →
Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. 4th Street, Michigan City
11:00 am
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Board Game Bonanza! →
Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. 4th Street, Michigan City
4:00 pm - Kazidelicious Art Show w/BLASTCAP! →
Burn 'Em Brewing, 1215 E 2nd Street, Michigan City
7:00 pm - A Piece of My Heart — A Staged Reading | Michigan City →
American Legion Post 451, 121 Skwiat, Michigan City - Dunebrook @ Michigan City Farmed & Forged Market →
Farmers Market, 800 Washington Street, Michigan City - 444 Band performs Live @ The Backyard At Zorn →
The Backyard at Zorn, 605 East 9th Street, Michigan City - Free Community CPR Training →
Michigan City Police Department, 1201 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City
8:30 am - Free CPR Class →
MCFD Administration Building, 2510 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City
9:00 am - Safe Sitter Training Class →
Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. 4th Street, Michigan City
10:00 am - 20 Watt Tombstone & Chokesetter LIVE in The Back Room! →
The Back Room at Burn 'Em Brewing, 1215 E 2nd Street, Michigan City
7:30 pm - Chester Brown at Shoreline Brewery →
Shoreline Brewery, 208 Wabash St, Michigan City - Fool House - The Ultimate 90's Party: The Millennium Tour Live in Concert →
Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa, 777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City
8:00 pm
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Walked right over the strawberry and went for cantaloupe.
After spending plenty of time burrowing next to my house (Nextdoor Town of Pines)
- C. & J. Clark International, Ltd posted a job opening for Outlet - PT Stock/Cashier Associate in Michigan City. Apply here.
- Lincoln Electric posted a job opening for Assembly Associate in Michigan City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Michigan City here.
🗞 Nearby News
La Porte
- 813 Lincolnway Floor 1-ID1627171P, La Porte, IN 46350 (zillow.com)
- Unique paths lead Joy, Muya to WVU (wvnews.com)
- Kiwanis Field Back on Endangered List (hometownnewsnow.com)
Chesterton
- A New Chapter for Public Safety in Porter County (greatnews.life)
- Scott Pharr buys Nissan store, navigates tornado hours later (dealershipguy.com)
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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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