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Coffee in hand, Munster? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How long will Munster families wait for power to return?
  • Could storm damage put Munster residents' Medicaid coverage at risk?
  • Why are Munster and Gary still in the dark after two weeks?

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

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower possible, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• School to begin in Gary, Indiana, with thousands of families still without power (cbsnews.com) — Families in Munster are still dealing with lingering power outages nearly two weeks after a severe storm, as NIPSCO works to restore electricity across Northwest Indiana. While Gary schools reopen on a two-hour delay and most remaining outages are there, Munster residents are urged to prepare for power returning by Tuesday night as extra utility crews and even the National Guard assist.
   

• Garcia Wilburn calls on Braun, FSSA to protect Hoosiers' Medicaid coverage in disaster-struck counties (indianahousedemocrats.org) — Munster residents who rely on Medicaid or in-home care could be affected as a state lawmaker urges Indiana officials to pause coverage terminations in storm-hit counties. Citing people in Gary and Munster who've lacked power for nearly two weeks, she's pushing Gov. Braun and FSSA to extend deadlines and allow phone or video assessments so vulnerable Hoosiers don't lose critical services during recovery.
   

• Thousands In Gary, Indiana Without Power For Almost 2 Weeks As Black Community Outrage Grows (cassiuslife.com) — Munster residents are among thousands in Northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after a damaging storm, as frustration grows over NIPSCO's slow restoration. The piece centers on Gary's largely Black community, raising environmental justice concerns, detailing state pressure on the utility, and highlighting relief efforts that could indirectly support Munster neighbors facing similar hardships.
   

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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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My gas water heater isn't working after the outage.
    There's no hot water. Any handyman around to fix it (Nextdoor Ridge - Calumet)
  • This utility is huge but doesn't forget the needs of a neighboring utility!
    We, the customers of Nipsco, thank you for offering your people to restore Indiana! (Nextdoor Beech Park)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Munster. Apply here.
  • Staples posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate (Munster, IN) in Munster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Munster here.

🗞 Nearby News

Highland

  • Indiana power outage stretches into a second week, leaving some families without answers (thecooldown.com)

Dyer

  • Internal medicine physicians, nurse practitioner, join Franciscan Physician Network in Dyer (wimsradio.com)

Hammond

  • NAACP Hammond Branch invites community to 2026 Freedom Fund Luncheon (thelansingjournal.org)
  • Veteran Comebacks Like Keith Thurman Can Work Temporarily, But Not 53 Year Old Hasim Rahman Sr Comebacks (boxingnewsandviews.com)
  • Jazz Titan Rob Dixon Celebrates Indiana Avenue Heritage on New LP 'Naptown Soul' (lemonwire.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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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