🌱 Could Michigan City’s growing data center reshape local resources and costs?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could Michigan City’s growing data center reshape local resources and costs?
• Can Michigan City snap its eight-game skid in Monday’s home matchup?

Also on today's calendar: “A Silent Night” Silent Party.

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Becoming windier, not as cold, with a high of 38 and low of 34 degrees.
• Wednesday: Areas of morning fog, temps: high: 37, low: 33.
• Thursday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 46 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• LaPorte County commissioner takes stance against data centers (wndu.com) — A LaPorte County commissioner is raising concerns about data centers even as construction continues on a major Michigan City facility that could affect local resources and infrastructure. Officials and economic leaders are debating water and power impacts, potential costs to residents, and whether strict safeguards are needed as the county prepares for more large tech projects.
   

• Basketball Recap: Lake Central Extends Winning Streak to Four (maxpreps.com) — Michigan City Wolves’ girls basketball dropped a low-scoring 34-24 home game to Lake Central, extending their skid to eight straight losses and a 1-8 record. Lake Central’s Emma Szany set a career high with seven points, while Michigan City now prepares to host Kankakee Valley at 7 p.m. Monday. Local fans can look for a bounce-back performance on their home court.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Michigan City

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 27

• A Silent Night - Silent Party
  Krueger Memorial Hall, 801 Liberty Trail, Michigan City
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• “A Silent Night” Silent Party
  Krueger Memorial Hall , 801 Liberty Trail , Michigan City
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Michigan City Council Financial Committee Meeting
  Council Chambers - City Hall , 100 East Michigan Boulevard , Michigan City
  7:00 pm
• Michigan City City Council Regular Meeting
  Council Chambers - City Hall , 100 East Michigan Boulevard , Michigan City
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Library Board of Trustees Meeting
  Michigan City Public Library , 100 E 4th St , Michigan City
  2:00 pm
• Candlelit Memories (Click here for tickets)
  The Goblin Duneside Bar & Eatery , 1 W Dunes Hwy , Beverly Shores
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Blues Jam with Keith Scott & Special Guests
  Michigan City Public Library , 100 E 4th St , Michigan City
  2:00 pm
• Keith Scott Blues
  Michigan City Public Library , 100 E 4th St , Michigan City
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Michigan City. Apply here.
• Tapestry posted a job opening for Stockroom Associate III in Michigan City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Michigan City here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Lake effect snow causes multiple accidents on Toll Road and I-94 (wsbt.com)

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