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In today's newsletter:

  • How a fallen tree exposed Merrillville's largest-ever dog rescue case
  • How Morton's star and a Merrillville transfer could change sectional hopes
  • How a Merrillville resident sees Gary's prolonged power outage fallout

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Over 70 Dogs Rescued After Tree Falls on Trailer During a Storm and Reveals Animals Packed Inside Home (people.com) — More than 70 dogs and several cats were rescued from a Merrillville trailer after a storm toppled a tree onto the home, exposing an alleged hoarding situation. Humane Indiana is caring for the animals while Merrillville police continue an active investigation, meaning the pets are not yet available for adoption but could need local families soon.
   

• Michael Walker Jr. is one of the fastest student-athletes in the country. Morton will let him show that. (chicagotribune.com) — A standout Morton sprinter and football player is gearing up for a bigger role on the field, sharing carries with a teammate who transferred from Merrillville. The story highlights his state-level track success, goals for a deep postseason run, and how Morton's move away from perennial sectional rival Merrillville could reshape the Governors' football fortunes.
   

• Power Outage in Gary Indiana 2 Weeks After Storm – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — A Merrillville resident shares how the prolonged power outages in nearby Gary exposed serious gaps in disaster response and support for vulnerable families across Northwest Indiana. Her experience highlights how lost electricity affected health, food, work, and schooling, and raises concerns about how poverty and race shape which communities receive swift attention and long-term recovery help.
   

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