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And on the Hobart Patch calendar - Joe DeRosa Live at The Hobart Art Theater

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Hey hey Hobart! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

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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🗞 Nearby News

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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)

Ok Hobart! 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 a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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