🌱 Why prosecutors say a Schererville man shouldn’t stay out on bond.
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In today's newsletter:
- Why prosecutors say a Schererville man shouldn’t stay out on bond.
- What Schererville Providence Bank customers should expect after this big acquisition.
Also on today's calendar: Stan's Donuts Spooky Donut Decorating | Schererville, IN and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How long is a minute? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, with a high of 73 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Nice and warm with sunshine, temps: high: 73, low: 47.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alleged Northwest Indiana gambling boss faces bond challenge Wednesday morning (nwitimes.com) — A 63-year-old Schererville resident accused of leading an illegal Northwest Indiana sports gambling ring is back in federal court as prosecutors try to revoke his $5 million surety bond. Authorities argue he’s a flight risk who could threaten witnesses, while the case highlights how local restaurants were allegedly used as fronts for a multistate betting operation. 
• Providence Bank to be acquired by Valley National Bancorp (nwitimes.com) — Providence Bank & Trust, which operates a branch in Schererville, is being acquired by New York-based Valley National Bancorp in a $247 million stock-and-cash deal. Local customers can expect the same relationship-focused service but access to a wider range of financial products as Providence’s leadership team transitions into Valley’s expanded Chicagoland operations.
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Up Your Alley, 1048 Indianapolis Boulevard, Schererville
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PTO: Chipotle Dine & Donate
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St. Michael the Archangel, 1 W. Wihelm St., Schererville
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Four Valparaiso men's basketball players land on MVC preseason watch list (nwitimes.com)
- Gary punts on approving airport, city budgets amid deficit (nwitimes.com)
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- Wintrust Bank opens Gary branch as it grows presence in Northwest Indiana market (nwitimes.com)
- LOCAL SCENE: Another rockin' weekend, and another loss (nwitimes.com)
- Big bucks boost candidates in Indiana Senate race in Lake County (nwitimes.com)
Highland
- Professor who wrote book about unions to appear at Miles Books in Highland (nwitimes.com)
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