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Good morning Porter! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Porter County projects can tap new redevelopment tax credits.
  • How ready is Porter County for a major emergency now?

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NWI Forum Announces Regional Process for Redevelopment Tax Credit Applications (buildingindiana.com) — Northwest Indiana communities, including those in Porter County, are being urged to submit redevelopment tax credit project proposals by September 30, ahead of the state's October 31 deadline. Local governments, developers, and nonprofits can seek support for transforming vacant or underused properties, especially placemaking and quality-of-life projects, through the Northwest Indiana Forum's coordinated regional process.
   

• Northwest Indiana police better prepared for 'events once considered unlikely' (nwitimes.com) — Police and emergency agencies serving Porter County are now part of a regional task force that trains together for large-scale crises once considered unlikely. Through Indiana's District 1 Response Task Force, departments coordinate drills, share intelligence, and improve equipment and training so local officers, schools, and hospitals can respond more effectively if a major emergency hits Northwest Indiana.
   

📸 Around Porter

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Porter

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    Thursday September 10
  • Police Commission →
    Chesterton Police Station, 791 Broadway, Chesterton
    5:00 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • Ranger Camp 3-Day Expedition →
    Chellberg Overflow Parking Lot near the Nelson House You MUST register before arrival: Base Camp is located at the . - Coordinates: 41°37'29.74"N, 87°05'12.04"W - Participants remain parked here for the event duration. Potable water, restrooms, port-a
    12:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 16
  • Chipotle Give Back Night
    Brummitt Elementary School, 2700 Matson Dr, Chesterton
    4:00 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Steel Challenge Match
    North Porter County Conservation Club Steele Plates, 927 N Calumet Ave, Chesterton
    9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

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🗞 Nearby News

Chesterton

  • Northwest Indiana radio, arts icon Larry Brechner dies, remembered as humanities champion (nwitimes.com)
  • Indiana high school volleyball rankings: Carroll, Westfield top latest Z-ratings (indystar.com)
  • Northwest Indiana laborers face lockouts, challenges even as projects boom this Labor Day (nwitimes.com)

Portage

  • Lengthy power outages after 2011 storms led ComEd to speed up restorations (nwitimes.com)
  • Soccer Recap: Kouts Escapes with a Win (maxpreps.com)

Valparaiso

  • Michigan Wins Valpo Popcorn Classic with Four-Set Victory over Beacons - University of Michigan Athletics (mgoblue.com)

Ok Porter! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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