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Hi there, Munster! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Munster Church turned chainsaw skills into storm relief for neighbors
  • How Munster figured into the storms that drew NBA-sized support
  • How regional charities stepped up after Munster's massive storm outages

Also on today's calendar: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Churches Support Storm-struck Neighbors (thebanner.org) — Munster Church in Munster is feeding neighbors, sharpening chainsaws at discounted rates, and raising funds to help residents recover from the devastating August 11 storm that left nearly every family affected. The story also highlights a similar church-led response to severe flooding in St. Catharines, Ontario, showing how congregations are stepping up after extreme weather.
   

• Tyrese Haliburton Follows Keith Lee's Lead After Gary Storms (heavy.com) — Munster was one of the northwest Indiana communities that lost power when August 11 storms downed lines across the region. As Gary endured some of the longest outages, food critic Keith Lee and Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton teamed up with The Salvation Army, donating $30,000 and distributing supplies while state and federal officials pushed NIPSCO to restore service.
   

• Catholic Charities steps up amid prolonged power outages in Indiana (ewtnnews.com) — Munster was among several northwest Indiana communities hit by massive power outages after 100 mph winds on August 11, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity. Catholic Charities and local parishes around Gary mobilized quickly with food, financial help, and cleanup support, and they're now seeking donations and even a backup generator to better protect food supplies before the next emergency.
   

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  • LOST DOG
    Hi everyone, my friends dog escaped the back yard early this evening. He responds to Bubby. He's a rescue mix, probably some German shepherd, and… (Nextdoor Hohman Ave)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Hammond firefighters buy historic substation, plan restaurant and rooftop lounge (fox32chicago.com)
  • Three-I Regional Championship Chili Cook-Off comes to Hammond (greatnews.life)
  • Hammond Couple Charged With Neglect After Children Allegedly Witnessed Domestic Fight, Stabbing (regionnewssource.org)

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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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