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🌱 How you can get free Narcan and CPR training Sunday

Spotted on the Michigan City calendar: Fooz Fighters

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Good morning to you Michigan City! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How you can get free Narcan and CPR training Sunday
  • Michigan City motel incident leads to new public indecency charges
  • How the deputy hurt in the Michigan City hospital shooting is healing

Also on today's calendar: Whiskey Friends - The Morgan Wallen Experience at Live at the Lakefront and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with sprinkles, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Michigan City to host second annual Overdose Awareness event Aug. 30 (wimsradio.com) — Michigan City is inviting residents to a free Overdose Awareness event this Sunday, Aug. 30, at the HOPE Community Center on McClelland Avenue. You can join a short walk to Pullman Park, receive free CPR and Narcan training, and connect with local recovery and support organizations offering resources for families affected by substance use.
   

2. 34-year-old repeat offender arrested, charged for allegedly touching self in motel parking lot (abc57.com) — Michigan City police arrested a 34-year-old man at the Super 8 Motel on Franklin Street after an officer reported seeing him engaged in lewd behavior in the parking lot. The suspect, previously convicted of public indecency, now faces new felony and misdemeanor charges related to public indecency and nudity.
   

3. LaPorte County deputy shows recovery progress three months after Michigan City hospital shooting (wndu.com) — Three months after being shot inside Franciscan Health Michigan City, LaPorte County Deputy Jon Samuelson is showing gradual but meaningful recovery, including improved balance and some returning sensation. He's back in inpatient rehab in Illinois and recently reunited with his family dog, while he and his wife continue to thank the community for its support.
   

4. Novak calls for public hearings, legislative action on utility regulation (indianahousedemocrats.org) — Michigan City's state Rep. Randy Novak is pushing for public hearings and tougher state legislation to better regulate utilities after NIPSCO's widely criticized response to the August 11 derecho power outages. He wants lawmakers to examine high bills and reliability problems before the 2027 session, arguing the legislature must change the rules that govern regulators and hold monopoly utilities to a higher standard.
   

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    Friday August 28
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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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