Saturday: Very warm with high clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
Sunday: Some rain in the morning, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Comcast Volunteers Support Northwest Indiana Storm Recovery Efforts in Partnership with The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (greatnews.life) — Merrillville's Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is at the center of storm recovery, recently teaming with Comcast volunteers to pack groceries for more than 300 households hit by August's severe weather. From its Merrillville base, the food bank now distributes millions of meals each year through Mobile Market and other programs, supporting over 60,000 people monthly across Lake and Porter counties.
• Portage asks IURC to investigate NIPSCO staffing levels (chicagotribune.com) — Merrillville residents are part of a NIPSCO service area whose sharply reduced lineman staffing is now under scrutiny after August's devastating derecho left many customers without power for weeks. Portage's City Council has asked state regulators to investigate whether staffing levels worsened outages, while also honoring local workers and volunteers who helped restore service and clear storm damage.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
From a Vermont Barn to Your Speakers: Eric Schenkman Shares the Story Behind New Single —Matthew Waller Read on Patch
Teagan Johnston Searches for Home Beyond Success & Leans Into Alt-Country on Sophomore Album Big Time —Sarah Wagner-Montes Read on Patch
Hello I'm Karen I'm from Pittsburgh PA moved to IN 35 years ago didn't go to college worked in home health care have back problems now love grarding put up a green house this summer don't drive but have a car good friends help me out. I'm a good cook and love good food and I have good sense of humor also my cat's keep me company O I have hundreds of books (Nextdoor Merrillville)
Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Merrillville. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Hobart
Crown Point council denies rezoning for proposed animal rescue, clinic (chicagotribune.com)
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