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In today's newsletter:
- How storms left all of Schererville in the dark Tuesday.
Also on today's calendar: 8/18- Schererville, IN- Riviera Nights.
Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Thunderstorms, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 69.
- Saturday: A thunderstorm; warmer, humid, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• 1 dead after possible house explosion in Portage, Indiana (nbcchicago.com) — Schererville residents were left completely without power Tuesday as severe storms tore through northwest Indiana, toppling lines and blocking roads. Nearby Portage suffered especially catastrophic damage, with one person killed, a home leveled, and schools canceling their first day while officials assess safety and coordinate recovery.
📸 Around Schererville
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday August 14 - Lake Co Fair
Izaak Walton League Griffith 1532 E Main St, Griffith, IN 46319 Saturday August 15 - Competition Shoot
Izaak Walton League Griffith 1532 E Main St, Griffith, IN 46319 - Fused Glass Sun Panel - Rockville Retro →
Rockville Retro, 113 S Jefferson St, Rockville
12:00 pm Thursday August 20 - Lasy Day Summer Trap League
Izaak Walton League Griffith 1532 E Main St, Griffith, IN 46319 - NAMI Connection Peer Support Group- Highland IN →
The Green Witch Cafe, 2845 Highway Ave, Highland
6:00 pm - Echoes of Pompeii | Pink Floyd Tribute →
Wicker Memorial Park, 8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland
7:30 pm Friday August 21 - 2026 HPD POST Team Golf Outing →
Wicker Park, Ridge Rd, Highland
10:00 am Saturday August 22 - Cat Fish Derby
Izaak Walton League Griffith 1532 E Main St, Griffith, IN 46319 - Pints in the Park 2026 →
Wicker Memorial Park, 8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Any updates with restoring power?
It's 2026, you would think power outages shouldn't still be happening! You charge enough; time for a revamp! (Nextdoor Deer Trail Villas)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Schererville. Apply here.
- Hooters, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Schererville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Schererville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Griffith
- NWI communities start process of digging out of widespread storm damage (chicagotribune.com)
- Governor Braun to assess storm damage, Provide resources, Thank first responders (wbiw.com)
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- Chicago-area severe weather: Power outages, gas shortages lead to long lines at gas stations in Illinois, Indiana (abc7chicago.com)
- Service Update – Monon Corridor service to be restored Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 (mysouthshoreline.com)
Highland
Ok Schererville! 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: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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