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🌱 Portage man charged after witnesses report brutal stabbing of lost husky

Portage, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Portage man charged after witnesses report brutal stabbing of lost husky
  • How BJ’s, Target and new homes could reshape Portage’s south side
  • Meet the Portage steelworker whose lost photos captured Chicago’s hidden tunnels

Also on today's calendar: "The Art of Professional Garment Fitting & Body Proportions" and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 86, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A morning shower possible, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man accused of stabbing, killing lost husky who followed him home from Northwest Indiana store (wgntv.com) — Portage police say a local man faces multiple felony charges after a husky that followed him home from a nearby store was allegedly stabbed repeatedly and later euthanized. Witnesses told officers they saw the restrained dog being stabbed and did not consider it aggressive, while investigators reported inconsistent statements from the suspect, whose initial hearing is set for Thursday.
   

2. Portage's growth brings warehouse club, additional retail and eateries (chicagotribune.com) — Portage is getting a new BJ’s Wholesale Club this winter, alongside a new Target and several planned subdivisions that could add 1,200 housing units in coming years. City officials say strong residential growth, higher median incomes, and interest from Illinois businesses are fueling a wave of new retail, restaurants, and potential public safety facilities on the city’s south side.
   

3. In Search of Lost Tunnels (nplusonemag.com) — Life in a Portage trailer park frames this long profile of retired steelworker and tunnel photographer Tom Wells, whose Chicago freight tunnel images are now largely lost in storage. The story follows efforts to recover his photos, while exploring his ties to Northwest Indiana, his love of trains, and the challenges he and his family now face. It’s a reflective, character-driven piece rather than breaking news.
   

4. Judge to mull whether to release another man in ‘Greek' gambling ring (chicagotribune.com) — A Portage man charged in an alleged Northwest Indiana gambling ring is asking a federal judge to reconsider an earlier decision denying him bond. Prosecutors now acknowledge another defendant, not the Portage man, left two threatening voicemails, but still argue he was part of a broader effort to collect a gambling debt and remains a flight risk.
   

5. South Shore Line trains won't operate Friday morning due to storm damage (nbcchicago.com) — Portage riders relying on the South Shore Line should not expect Friday morning train service after severe storms caused extensive damage to tracks, wiring, and poles, halting trains east of East Chicago. The line, which serves Portage along its Chicago–South Bend route, has no clear timeline for full restoration, and weekend access to Chicago was already limited by planned construction. Check the South Shore website for updates before traveling.
   

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  • Lost dog on my porch.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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