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🌱 Patch AM: See how Merrillville dominated LaPorte in Friday night’s football action.
Happening soon: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet on the Merrillville Patch calendar
Greetings Merrillville! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Merrillville dominated LaPorte in Friday night's football action.
Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
- Monday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Friday Night Frenzy: High school football scores and highlights for Sept. 25, 2026 (wndu.com) — Merrillville fans can celebrate a big win, with the Pirates rolling past LaPorte 44-7 in Week 6 high school football action. The roundup also lists dozens of other Indiana and Michigan scores from across the Michiana region, helping you track conference rivals and potential playoff opponents. 
📸 Around Merrillville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrillville
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★ Featured events ★
- The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet →
1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605,
11:00 am
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration →
2109 Southlake Mall, Merrillville
12:00 pm - Fall in Love with a Rescue →
PetSmart - Merrillville, 2881 E. U.S. Hwy 30, Merrillville
11:00 am - Fall in Love with a Rescue / PetSmart - Merrillville →
PetSmart - Merrillville, 2881 E. U.S. Hwy 30, Merrillville
11:00 am - Region 1 Event →
Merrillville IN
6:00 pm - Orchestra Concert featuring CPMS
Merrillville High School, 276 E 68th Pl, Merrillville
6:30 pm - French-Asian Connection Wine Dinner →
Asparagus Restaurant, 7876 Broadway, Merrillville
6:00 pm - Bluey and bingo friendship fall breakfast →
Family Life Center, 7950 Marshall Street, Merrillville
10:00 am - Fall Festival →
8374 Louisiana St, Merrillville
11:00 am - Filipino Mass - First Anniversary →
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs - NORTH Campus, 801 W 73rd Ave., Merrillville
5:00 pm - Sneak Peek Choir Concert featuring CPMS
Merrillville High School, 276 E 68th Pl, Merrillville
6:30 pm - Karma Jazz Night Featuring Javon Watson →
Karma Cigar Bar, 850 81st Avenue, Merrillville
8:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Merrillville. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandising Lead in Merrillville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrillville here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- When you're a Black student in America, nothing is simple (wbur.org)
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Crown Point
- Venture One Real Estate breaks ground on 1.2-million-square-foot distribution facility in Crown Point (rejournals.com)
- Michael Osipoff's surprise teams, top games and breakout players in Northwest Indiana high school football (chicagotribune.com)
- Worship news: Men's breakfast, parish picnic, fall festival and more (chicagotribune.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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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