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Hi Munster! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How NIPSCO's storm failures hit Munster stores and your power bill

Also on today's calendar: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Investigation launched into if NIPSCO could have prevented power outages after derecho storms (nbcchicago.com) — Munster businesses like Munster Food Mart and the Little Store are reeling from long power outages and rising NIPSCO bills after this month's derecho storms. State regulators are now investigating whether NIPSCO failed to properly clear trees and whether its costly infrastructure plans and rate hikes delivered the reliability customers were promised.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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