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🌱 Patch AM: Merrillville 44, LaPorte 7: what powered the Pirates’ big win?

You won't want to miss The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet on the Merrillville Patch calendar

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Hi there, Merrillville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Merrillville 44, LaPorte 7: what powered the Pirates' big win?
  • Why Q50's Merrillville funeral drew such a heavy police presence

Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Friday Night Frenzy: High school football scores and highlights for Sept. 25, 2026 (wndu.com) — Merrillville football fans can celebrate a dominant 44–7 win over LaPorte in Week 6 action, keeping the Pirates' season momentum strong. The roundup also shares scores from dozens of other Indiana and Michigan high school matchups, giving local sports followers a quick snapshot of how neighboring teams are performing this fall.
   

• Rapper Poohman Killed In Running Ambush Following Bloodhound Q50 Funeral (allhiphop.com) — A high-profile Chicago drill rapper's funeral in Merrillville drew a heavy multi-agency police presence to keep the large procession calm and orderly, underscoring his ties to Northwest Indiana. Hours later, another rapper from the same circle was killed in a separate Chicago ambush, adding to a troubling pattern of violence surrounding the drill music scene.
   

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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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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