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Cheers Munster! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Munster surgeon finds faith and hope after derecho wrecks his home.

Also on today's calendar: Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Faith works wonders — Health (asianjournal.com) — A Munster cardiac surgeon describes how the August 11 derecho left his Munster home unlivable, from a crushed roof and ruined garden to a flooded basement and long power outage. He reflects on faith, gratitude for surviving, and neighbors' kindness, framing the destruction as a difficult but ultimately hopeful turning point for his family.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Highland

  • Judge rips 'callous' greed of contractor who left cancer-causing asbestos at hospital demo site (chicagotribune.com)

Dyer

  • Don't let the blood supply fall: Give blood with Red Cross now (wimsradio.com)

Hammond

  • Elkhart Community Schools, Concord Community Schools host resource fair (wsbt.com)
  • Gov. Braun backs GovParts expansion in Fort Wayne (nwitimes.com)
  • Indiana Judicial Branch: Press release: Lake Superior Court Vacancies (2601) (in.gov)

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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