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1. NIPSCO updates power restoration timeline for Northwest Indiana communities (wgntv.com) — NIPSCO now expects to restore power in Merrillville on Friday as crews race to fix massive storm damage across Northwest Indiana. With tens of thousands still out, including many in nearby Gary and Portage, the utility says outside linemen are helping repair lines and poles as they work through a city-by-city restoration schedule.
2. 70 dogs rescued from storm-damaged trailer in Merrillville hoarding investigation (fox32chicago.com) — Merrillville police are probing a serious dog-hoarding case after 70 underweight dogs were pulled from a storm-damaged trailer and taken to Humane Indiana, which is now at capacity. With many animals needing medical care, vaccines, and food, the shelter is urgently seeking donations and community support while the investigation continues.
3. Michael Osipoff's top 10 football teams and 25 players to watch in Northwest Indiana for the 2026 season (chicagotribune.com) — Merrillville's football Pirates enter 2026 as a top Northwest Indiana contender after last year's run to the Class 5A state title game, now bumped up to 6A. Local standouts like quarterback Michael Hill Jr. and running back Cameron Jordan headline a rankings list that also spotlights other nearby schools and 25 players to watch.
4. Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers see gospel impact during summer disaster responses (christianindex.org) — Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are heading to Merrillville to help clean up after recent destructive storms, traveling there after major flood-response work in Louisiana and Texas. Their trip included unexpected roadside help and donated trailer repairs, which they credit as encouragement as they prepare to serve storm-impacted Hoosier communities.
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