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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:

  • What's next for the Munster tech park after the data center exit?
  • How much are Munster drivers really saving under Indiana's gas tax pause?

Also on today's calendar: Paws in the Park benefitting Humane Indiana and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A stray morning thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Firm withdraws plan that could have brought data center to Munster (chicagotribune.com) — Plans for a data center on the Munster side of the former Lansing Country Club have been withdrawn, but the developer says it will return with a new proposal after more community engagement. Saxon Partners intends to redesign the Kenmara Technology Park plan, excluding data centers and working closely with Munster residents and officials, after strong public opposition and zoning concerns surfaced this summer.
   

• Braun suspends Indiana gas taxes into October (chicagotribune.com) — Indiana's governor has extended the suspension of state gas taxes into early October, and a Speedway on Ridge Road in Munster was charging $3.45 a gallon on Thursday. The move, funded from state reserves, aims to keep prices lower as residents across Northwest Indiana continue recovering from recent severe storms and flooding, with officials saying road funding will be backfilled later.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday September 5
  • Country-a-Fair at Redar Park 🐖🐄🐐 →
    Peter G Redar Memorial Park, 217 Gregory St, Schererville
    11:00 am
  • Adult Field Day →
    Wicker Memorial Park, 8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland
    1:00 pm
  • Family Field Day →
    Wicker Memorial Park, 8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland
    1:00 pm
  • Ramon Ayala →
    Horseshoe Hammond - A Caesars Rewards Destination, 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond
    8:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Tech Tuesday
    Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
    11:00 am
    • Wednesday September 9
  • Parent Cafe
    Gary Community School Corp Gary, IN 46402
    7:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Voda Cleaning & Restoration posted a job opening for Cleaning and Restoration Technician in Munster. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Highland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Munster here.

🗞 Nearby News

Highland

  • Volleyball Recap: Highland Pushes Whiting to the Limit (maxpreps.com)

Dyer

  • Dyer project is first to use transit development district financing (chicagotribune.com)

Hammond

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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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