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🌱 How a Chesterton sophomore star turns heartbreak into a title push

Chesterton, Indiana Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Chesterton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Chesterton sophomore star turns heartbreak into a title push

Also on today's calendar: 21st Annual Chancellor's Golf Outing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 68, low: 55.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chesterton sophomore star Mikey Roberts aims to fulfill promise to late mother: ‘Just want to make her proud' (chicagotribune.com) — A standout Chesterton High School soccer forward, sophomore Mikey Roberts, is leading the Trojans’ offense while honoring a promise to his late mother, a former Westchester Intermediate School teacher. He’s playing through lingering hip pain, thriving under new coach Will Fortenberry, and drawing strength from his Chesterton-based family and community as the team chases another state title.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Duneland School Corporation posted a job opening for Students only Part Time Custodial Position(s) in Chesterton. Apply here.
  • Andritz Group posted a job opening for Plater in Chesterton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chesterton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Indiana approved for mass SNAP benefit replacement after August storms (wowo.com)

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  • Missouri Valley Conference Unveils 2026-27 Women's Basketball Slate (goredbirds.com)
  • MAAC Foundation's First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day (indiana105.com)
  • Northwest Indiana colleges release fall enrollment numbers (chicagotribune.com)

Ok Chesterton! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Chesterton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Chesterton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.