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🌱 Patch AM: Need storm recovery help? Here’s how Merrillville’s district office can assist
Also check out Influential Women Awards on the Merrillville Patch calendar
Good morning to you Merrillville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Need storm recovery help? Here's how Merrillville's district office can assist
Also on today's calendar: Hispanic Heritage Craft and Vendor Market at Southlake Mall and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Friday, September 4, 2026 (house.gov) — Residents can turn to the Merrillville District Office for help accessing new USDA disaster assistance programs after August's damaging storm, especially if they're farmers or agricultural producers. The update urges careful documentation of crop and property losses and directs Northwest Indiana residents to federal tools and local USDA Service Centers for loans and recovery support. 
📸 Around Merrillville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrillville
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★ Featured events ★
- Influential Women Awards →
Avalon Manor Banquet Center, 3550 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville
4:30 pm
Thursday September 24
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Tech Tuesday
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
11:00 am - Elementary Open House (rescheduled)
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
2:30 pm - Hispanic Heritage Craft and Vendor Market at Southlake Mall →
2109 Southlake Mall, Merrillville
10:00 am - Bluey and bingo friendship fall breakfast →
Family Life Center, 7950 Marshall St, Merrillville
10:00 am
Tuesday September 8
Monday September 14
Saturday September 19
Saturday October 3
📣 Merrillville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Labor Day-No School
River Forest Community Sch Corp Hobart, IN 46342 - Labor Day - City Holiday →
Hobart City Hall Meetings - Hobart IN 46342 - City Offices Closed →
Crown Point, IN Calendar Crown Point, IN 46307 - Car Cruise →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 183 S. West St., Crown Point
4:00 pm - Hobart Sanitary District →
Hobart City Hall Meetings - Hobart IN 46342
5:00 pm - Redevelopment Commission Meeting →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 101 N. East St., Crown Point
5:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 101 N. East St., Crown Point
6:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am looking for recommendations for an electrician.
Our electric panel needs to be replaced (old Federal Pacific Electric panel). Don't want anyone doing this on the side. Anyone have any companies you… (Nextdoor Lincoln Gardens) - If you're looking for cleaning services, this is the way to go!
Licensed, insured, professional, and cost effective! (Nextdoor Lincoln Gardens)
- Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Gummi-Packaging and Assembly Technician (B-Shift) in Merrillville. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Merrillville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrillville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hobart
- Book Pet Care Services in Hobart, IN with Ryan B. from $8/hr (care.com)
- SETTLING IN: Veteran educator, coach, leader takes over Mt. Vernon athletics (greenfieldreporter.com)
- Breaking News: Judge Makes Massive Change To Josh Jacob's Court Hearing, 2026 Season Impacted (gridironheroics.com)
Crown Point
- Tocoi Creek junior Ambrose Kinnare rallies from rough start in Junior Players (staugustine.com)
- 11 Trails Better Than a Hike: Bike and Rail Trails Across the U.S. (onlyinyourstate.com)
Schererville
- Franciscan Health and Schererville Parks presenting Fall Health Series (nwitimes.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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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