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Greetings Peru! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which safety tips does ISP’s Peru District want holiday shoppers using?
  • Why a VIP DHS 737 quietly stopped at Peru’s Grissom Aeroplex

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 44 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ISP holiday shopping safety tips (wbiw.com) — Indiana State Police are sharing practical holiday shopping and package-delivery safety tips and specifically urge residents to report suspicious activity either to 9-1-1 or the ISP Peru District. From parking in well-lit areas to securing online purchases and deliveries, the guidance aims to help local shoppers protect themselves and their gifts this season.
   

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• Luxury VIP 737 Looks To Be Flying For The Department Of Homeland Security (twz.com subscription) — A newly outfitted VIP Boeing 737 linked to the Department of Homeland Security recently made a training-related stop at the Grissom Aeroplex in Peru before heading overseas on a high-level trip. The jet, featuring a luxurious interior and DHS insignia, appears to be part of a broader federal effort to expand VIP and deportation-related aviation capacity. Local spotters near Grissom may notice more unusual government aircraft traffic as this program ramps up.
   

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