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Good morning Merrillville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who Merrillville's 7-1 Pirates could face in sectional play.
  • Why Chicago detectives are eyeing a Merrillville funeral for clues.

Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
  • Wednesday: Cooler with a passing shower, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• See all Lafayette area IHSAA football sectional brackets here (jconline.com) — Merrillville football fans can now see exactly who their 7-1 Pirates will face in the upcoming IHSAA sectional, with brackets revealed alongside other Lafayette-area teams. The schedule lays out quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship dates, helping local supporters plan how to follow the postseason run.
   

• Police Investigate Murder of Man Killed After Attending BloodHound Q50's Funeral for Possible Links (wearemidlandodessa.com) — A Chicago homicide investigation now has a Merrillville connection, as police say the victim was likely driving back from a funeral held in Merrillville earlier that day. Detectives are reviewing surveillance video, seeking public tips, and examining whether the killing is linked to the funeral, though they say any connection remains uncertain.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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