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Coffee in hand, Merrillville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Storm damage uncovers a shocking trailer full of dogs in Merrillville
  • Why are some Merrillville homes still powerless nearly two weeks later?
  • How an Alabama donation drive is helping powerless Merrillville families

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower possible, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Storm Sends Tree Crashing Onto Trailer and Exposes 70 Dogs Living Inside (ground.news) — A recent storm in Merrillville did more than knock down trees—it exposed more than 70 dogs and several cats crammed inside a single trailer. After a tree crashed onto the home, authorities uncovered suspected neglect and launched an investigation while rescuers rushed to save the animals.
   

2. More Than 10,000 Still Without Power In Northwest Indiana (dallasexpress.com) — Merrillville is among several Northwest Indiana communities where some residents are still without power nearly two weeks after devastating storms, prompting a state investigation into NIPSCO's response. While most remaining outages are in Gary, Merrillville households are also waiting in the dark as crews, the National Guard, and volunteers work to restore service and provide relief.
   

3. Huntsville woman drives donations to storm-ravaged hometown of Gary, Indiana (waff.com) — Residents in Merrillville and nearby Gary are still struggling without power nearly two weeks after severe storms, but help is arriving from as far away as Huntsville, Alabama. A former Gary resident organized a donation drive and personally delivered supplies, with a Merrillville resident publicly thanking Huntsville for stepping up as local families cope with ongoing outages.
   

4. DR DIGEST: Georgia, Alabama DR volunteers see gospel impact • Biblical Recorder (brnow.org) — Merrillville is one of the northwest Indiana communities receiving help from Georgia and Alabama Baptist disaster relief teams after severe storms and flooding. Volunteers traveling from the South to Indiana share stories of vehicle troubles, unexpected generosity, and faith conversations as they assist residents with cleanup, emotional support, and rebuilding efforts in hard‑hit neighborhoods.
   

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    Thursday August 27
  • Open House (For Parents)
    Crown Point High School CPHS
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Jackson St Block Party
    Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
    11:00 am
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Tech Tuesday
    Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I posted the other day that after 11 days I finally got power.
    It went back out last night around midnight and is still out. Anyone else experienced this in the Lincoln Gardens neighborhood in Merrillville? (Nextdoor Lincoln Gardens)
  • Ok I got some bad news.
    My family lives in Memphis,TN. Said they just got the storm and are now out of power like us. Trees are all over the place and on top of houses and… (Nextdoor Glen Park)
  • Discount Tire posted a job opening for Tire Service Technician - Merrillville in Merrillville. Apply here.
  • Daifuku America Corporation posted a job opening for External 2nd Shift Production Manager - (2:00pm-10:30pm) in Hobart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrillville here.

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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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