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Cedar Lake, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Cedar Lake! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Cedar Lake grad earned top honors at Purdue Northwest

Also on today's calendar: Pokemon Expo 2 and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy and cooler, with a high of 59 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
  • Friday: Breezy; an a.m. shower or two, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Purdue University Northwest graduates urged to hold onto virtues amid technological advancements (pnw.edu) — A Cedar Lake resident, William Abbott, is among Purdue University Northwest’s top academic achievers, earning a Chancellor Medallion for the College of Business in the spring/summer 2026 term. The ceremony celebrated more than 1,600 graduates as speakers urged students to embrace rapid technological change while holding onto human-centered values like empathy, judgment, and service to their communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Everyone watch out this happened to me three times trying to get me to fall for their scams so far watch out for people saying they’re moving and they need a job done before they get there.
    They will send you a check in the mail and they want your banks name. Your address Do not do it. They’re scammers they will get your information and… (Nextdoor Mill Creek)
  • Portillo Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Cashier - $14.25/hr. in Schererville. Apply here.
  • Focus Workforce Management posted a job opening for Manufacturing Worker Jobs in Schererville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Indiana high school softball rankings: Updated SCAI polls for May 11 (indystar.com)
  • UChicago Medicine invests $1.1 billion in community benefits for fiscal 2025 (einpresswire.com)

Ok Cedar Lake! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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