🌱 Patch AM: How Hobart police helped revive charges in a 2018 Gary killing

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In today's newsletter:

• How Hobart police helped revive charges in a 2018 Gary killing
• How Hobart's recent five-set win fits into the conference race

Also on today's calendar: JOE DEROSA and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
• Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Merrillville man charged in 2018 Gary homicide (chicagotribune.com) — A Merrillville man has been charged in a 2018 Gary homicide after investigators revisited the case and gathered new witness statements. Hobart Assistant Police Chief Nicholas Wardrip and the Hobart Police Department played a supporting role in the multi-agency investigation, showing how local officers are contributing to resolving long-unsolved violent crimes in the region.
   

• Munster girls volleyball rallies past Andrean in five sets (nwitimes.com) — Munster's volleyball win over Andrean also highlights how Hobart's team recently edged Andrean in a tight five-set match, underscoring a competitive stretch in Northwest Crossroads Conference play. Hobart fans can see how their recent victory fits into the broader conference race and how neighboring programs are stacking up this season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hobart

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Joe DeRosa Live at The Hobart Art Theater →
  Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Civil Service Fire Commission →
  Hobart City Hall Meetings - Hobart IN 46342
  5:00 pm
• Sneak Peek Choir Concert featuring CPMS
  Merrillville High School, 276 E 68th Pl, Merrillville
  6:30 pm
Friday October 9
• JOE DEROSA →
  The Art Theater, 230 Main St., Hobart
  9:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• CALVIN EVANS (Hart of the City with Kevin Hart, Shameless, Bring the Funny) →
  Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart
  7:30 pm
• CALVIN EVANS →
  The Art Theater, 230 Main St., Hobart
  8:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Hobart Sanitary District →
  Hobart City Hall Meetings - Hobart IN 46342
  5:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Woodland Tea Party →
  Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Highway, Hobart
  2:00 pm
• PAUL THORN →
  The Art Theater, 230 Main St., Hobart
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• PET SOUNDS (THE MUSIC OF THE BEACH BOYS) →
  The Art Theater, 230 Main St., Hobart
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• CKY →
  Hobart Art Theater, 230 Main St., Hobart
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 7
• Board of Public Works →
  Hobart City Hall Meetings - Hobart IN 46342
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Strack & Van Til Food Market posted a job opening for Meat Wrapper - Hobart Route 6 in Hobart. Apply here.
• Community Healthcare System of Northwest Indiana posted a job opening for Material Handler in Hobart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hobart here.

🗞 Nearby News

Merrillville

• 2026-10-06 Daily Journal 60164131 (dailyjournal.net)
• Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas That Actually Make Northwest Indiana Bathrooms Feel Bigger (greatnews.life)

Lake Station

• Football Recap: Jeremiah Patton Does It Again Near the Goal Line (maxpreps.com)

Gary

• Longtime Gary Councilwoman Mary Brown remembered as a 'beacon in the community' (chicagotribune.com)
• Latoya Ammons, The Woman Who Allegedly Battled 200 Spirits Inside The 'Demon House' Of Gary, Indiana (newsbreak.com)
• Three teens arrested after police chase in Gary, Indiana (fox32chicago.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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