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Good day Merrillville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Influential Women Awards
  • Tech Tuesday at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
  • Elementary Open House (rescheduled) at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

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  • I found a black medium sized Pitbull mix in Forest Hill's last night.
    He has on a collar with pizza slices. He's very friendly. (Nextdoor Chapel Manor)
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Hobart

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  • Breaking News: Judge Makes Massive Change To Josh Jacob's Court Hearing, 2026 Season Impacted (gridironheroics.com)

Crown Point

  • Peachtree 11-Year-Olds Finish Second at Cal Ripken World Series (crozetgazette.com)
  • Preventative Screening Mammography Program (pnw.edu)
  • 11 Trails Better Than a Hike: Bike and Rail Trails Across the U.S. (onlyinyourstate.com)

Ok Merrillville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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