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Coming up on the calendar:
Tech Tuesday at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Open House (For Parents) at Crown Point High School
Jackson St Block Party at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
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Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Open House (For Parents) Crown Point High School CPHS 6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Thank you Jesus!! I finally got my power back this morning. The last 11 days without power has definitely been a journey. I'm normally a very strong individual, but… (Nextdoor Lincoln Gardens)
Good morning, Power restored at 46410 merriville on day 11 . Praying for those still without power. (Nextdoor Lincoln Gardens)
Hersha Hospitality Management, LP posted a job opening for Room Attendant - Housekeeper in Merrillville. Apply here.
Rally House posted a job opening for Seasonal Teammate (Retail Associate) in Merrillville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrillville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hobart
World Central Kitchen reaches out to Northwest Indiana chef for relief effort (chicagotribune.com)
Gary storm victims fill generators at a gas station, watch DVDs in their car, eat hot lunch at a school (wbez.org)
Thousands Remain Without Power in Northwest Indiana as NIPSCO Faces Class-Action Lawsuit After Severe Storms – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
Crown Point
Five Good Things: Truck drivers earn national titles, awards, and honors (fleetowner.com)
12U Hawks Win Trio Of Games In World Series Pool Play (newtownbee.com)
Schererville
Texas rapper, Operation BBQ relief step up to help NW Indiana residents after storms (nbcchicago.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!