Good morning Merrillville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
Craft & Farmer's Market at Apple Blossom Trails
Food Bank of NWI Mobile Market at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Elementary Open House at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
If you hear random honking going down the road it's just me trying to thank the utility guys driving next to me. They're busting their butts out there. Perhaps a little encouragement would be nice. (Nextdoor Lincoln Gardens)
I just seen Nipsco/ electric crews heading down 65 towards 109th prayers for you crown point !!!! and it looks like several more trucks gassing up on 30 and Mississippi at that BP/Luke's (Nextdoor Merrillville Ross Townshi)
Pacsun - Pacific Sunwear of California, LLC posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Manager in Merrillville. Apply here.
Signet Jewelers, Ltd. posted a job opening for Assistant General Manager - Jared Jewelers - Southlake Mall in Merrillville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrillville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hobart
IDEM to host virtual public hearing about Hobart wetlands project (chicagotribune.com)
Many NWI schools fighting through outages, debris toward reopening (chicagotribune.com)
Berwyn Man Charged After Allegedly Striking Gas Station Employee While Trying To Cut Fuel Line (regionnewssource.org)
News briefs: Schools announce delays due to storm damage (chicagotribune.com)
Chicago-area storm recovery: At least 7 storm-related deaths across Indiana, power outages continue (abc7chicago.com)
Ok Merrillville! 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: A meltdown ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!