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Coming up: Open House (For Parents) on the Merrillville Patch calendar

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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

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrillville

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    Tuesday August 25
  • Tech Tuesday
    Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
    10:00 am
  • Thursday August 27
  • Open House (For Parents)
    Crown Point High School CPHS
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday August 29
  • Jackson St Block Party
    Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
    11:00 am
  • Tuesday September 1
  • Tech Tuesday
    Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
    11:00 am

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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!)
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