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Hey hey Munster! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Munster families honored victims of the October 7 attacks.
  • See how a $10,000 gift supports Munster's Safe Haven Baby Box.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Fall Warehouse Sale and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jewish Federation of NWI remembers victims of Oct. 7 massacre (chicagotribune.com) — Munster residents joined the Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana for an Evening of Remembrance & Connection honoring victims of the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel. Local families from Munster shared personal stories about loved ones sheltering and helping in Israel that day, while the community prayed, read testimonies, and dedicated a new memorial garden to the victims.
   

• Of Notoriety: Michigan City magician ready for big screen; club reaches charity goal (chicagotribune.com) — Safe Haven Baby Boxes, including one in Munster, just received a $10,000 Cuori Aperti Award from the Italian American Women's Club of Lake County, supporting safe, anonymous surrender options for newborns. The feature also spotlights a Michigan City magician's award-winning film and an upcoming Houdini tribute escape, but the donation ensures these baby boxes across Northwest Indiana can keep serving families in crisis.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Hammond

  • 19-Year-Old Hammond Man Charged With Two Counts Of Murder In Double Homicide (regionnewssource.org)
  • Jerry Reinsdorf's Michigan Avenue Real Estate offloads Evanston apartments for $32M (therealdeal.com)
  • Why expansion to Houston makes too much sense for the NHL (espn.com)

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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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