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Good day Hammond! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Purdue Northwest pulled off its five-set comeback in Hammond

Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Clouds, then sun; pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Volleyball takes five-set thriller over Michigan Tech (nwitimes.com) — A home-court Purdue Northwest volleyball win brought five-set excitement to Hammond, as the Pride rallied from a 2–1 deficit to edge Michigan Tech. Local fans saw standout performances across the lineup, including double-doubles from several players and a dominant blocking effort that helped seal the GLIAC victory at the Fitness and Recreation Center.
   

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  • Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority Issues RFQ for Design Services (greatnews.life)
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Ok Hammond! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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