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🌱 Patch AM: Which Merrillville company just made Indiana’s top tech awards list?
And on the Merrillville Patch calendar - Keep Me In Stitches
Morning Merrillville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Merrillville company just made Indiana’s top tech awards list?
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Pet Adoption Event - From Foster to Forever and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 26 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Mostly cloudy with flurries, temps: high: 29, low: 2.
- Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 9 and low of -5 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2026 Mira Awards Finalists Announced (techpoint.org) — A Merrillville-based company, FiberX, has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2026 Mira Awards, highlighting local innovation on a statewide stage. The awards honor standout tech and innovation leaders across Indiana, with winners to be announced at an April gala in Carmel. Tickets are already on sale for those interested in attending. 
📸 Around Merrillville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrillville
★ Featured events ★
- Keep Me In Stitches
Merrillville Branch of the Lake County Public Library, 1919 81st Ave, Merrillville
10:00 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- HOMESCHOOL- FRIYAY
Bellaboo's Play & Discovery Center , 2800 Colorado Street , Lake Station
10:00 am - Holiday Pet Adoption Event - From Foster to Forever
PetSmart Merrillville Indiana , 2881 E U.S. Hwy 30 , Merrillville
11:00 am - All Ability: Mini Winter Hat Ornaments - Ages 18 & Over
Merrillville Branch of the Lake County Public Library , 1919 81st Ave , Merrillville
6:30 pm - Laugh for Your Health
Merrillville Branch of the Lake County Public Library , 1919 81st Ave , Merrillville
1:00 pm - Teen Artsy Evenings
Merrillville Branch of the Lake County Public Library , 1919 81st Ave , Merrillville
6:30 pm - Video Game and Hang!
Merrillville Branch of the Lake County Public Library , 1919 81st Ave , Merrillville
6:00 pm - Tea party ShopaRama with your Doll
Midwest Elite Preparatory Academy , Inc. , Merrillville
11:00 am
Friday December 12
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Meeting Room A Highland -
10:30 am - NICIA Monthly Meeting
Purdue Technology Center of Northwest Indiana , 9800 Connecticut Dr , Crown Point
6:00 pm - Civil Service Fire Commission
Hobart, IN Calendar Hobart, IN 46342
6:00 pm - Grinch & Little Max
Buddy & Pal's Place , 1206 E Summit St , Crown Point
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ARK IDENTITY Blends Dreamy Soundscapes and Digital Heartbreak on New Single —Sammy Piekos-Wagner Read on Patch
- Cut Flowers Capture Bittersweet Reflection and the Beauty of Regret on New Single —Sammy Piekos-Wagner Read on Patch
- Another client has possession of their driveway again!
The temperature is only gonna continue to drop. Don’t let that snow turn into ice! Shoot me a message so you can get your driveway back! (Nextdoor Cleveland St) - Ab repair did great tile work in my basement and put up a wall panel in my bathroom.
He does great work and got the work done in a timely manner. I am extremely satisfied with Anthony’s work and highly recommend! (Nextdoor Prairie Creek)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Merrillville. Apply here.
- Strack and Van Til posted a job opening for Utility Clerk/Bagger - Merrillville in Merrillville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrillville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hobart
- Hobart residents sue to block city's data center plan (chicagotribune.com)
Crown Point
- Companies raise $84K for area nonprofits during charity golf outing (wbiw.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
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