🌱 Patch AM: Why Munster officials say NIPSCO is slowing power restoration

Hey there, Munster! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Munster officials say NIPSCO is slowing power restoration
• How outside aid is reaching storm-battered Munster and neighbors

Also on today's calendar: Paws in the Park and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Contracted crews wait for orders in Griffith as NIPSCO faces mounting criticism over power outage response (cbsnews.com) — Munster residents are still facing prolonged power outages as local leaders question NIPSCO's management of outside repair crews and seek more resources. A Munster town councilor has gone to Griffith for answers while pushing to bring state inmate crews to clear debris so neighborhoods can be ready once electricity is finally restored.
   

• Chicago Bears, others send aid as Indiana faces 11th day without power (upi.com) — Munster is among the Northwest Indiana communities still struggling after powerful August storms left thousands without power and caused extensive damage. State leaders are pressing NIPSCO while groups like the Chicago Bears and Catholic Charities send funding and meals to help residents and businesses recover across Lake and Porter counties.
   

📸 Around Munster

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Munster

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• The Fortunate Sons: Theatre at the Center →
  Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1
• Board of Directors Meeting
  Munster Chamber of Commerce Munster Town Hall Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road Munster, IN
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Paws in the Park →
  Community Park, 8679-8673 Calumet Ave, Munster
  9:00 am
• Paws in the Park benefitting Humane Indiana →
  Community Park, 8679-8673 Calumet Ave, Munster
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Fun Shoot Trap
  Izaak Walton League Griffith 1532 E Main St, Griffith, IN 46319
• Tech Tuesday
  Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
  10:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• LITTLE HARTS PLAY CAFE FREE PLAYDATE! →
  Little Harts Play Cafe, 2011 Hart St, Dyer
  1:00 pm
• August Interactive Dinner Theater Series →
  J's Breakfast Club, 2601 Broadway, Gary
  5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Open House (For Parents)
  Crown Point High School CPHS
  6:00 pm
• Gary SouthShore RailCats vs. Sioux City Explorers →
  US SteelYard, 1 Stadium Plaza, Gary
  6:45 pm
Friday August 28
• Wiz Khalifa →
  Hard Rock Cafe, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Jackson St Block Party
  Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Noodles & Company posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Manager in Munster. Apply here.
• Red Lobster Management LLC posted a job opening for Server in Munster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Munster here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dyer

• What's going on in Gary, Indiana? How residents are still without power nearly two weeks later (nbcchicago.com)
• Worship news: Veterans benefit, fellowship meals, ukuleles and more (chicagotribune.com)

Hammond

• Chicago Bears donate to storm relief in Northwest Indiana (indystar.com)
• Griffith Man Charged After Woman Allegedly Pinned in Pickup Door During Gas Station Crash (regionnewssource.org)
• Former Windy City Ghostbusters member accused of lying on state paperwork to take control of charity (cbsnews.com)

Ok Munster! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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