🌱 Patch AM: Why is Winfield turning to Merrillville police for K-9 help now?

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• Why is Winfield turning to Merrillville police for K-9 help now?

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mist; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 45 and low of 37 degrees.
• Friday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., temps: high: 50, low: 36.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 50 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Winfield councilman adopts former K-9 but donor dispute remains (chicagotribune.com) — Merrillville police could be called in to assist Winfield officers with K-9 work now that former police dog Rak has been retired and adopted by a Winfield town councilman’s family. The council’s decision ends Rak’s official service but leaves a simmering dispute with the original donor, who questions the dog’s treatment and ownership while town officials defend their actions and records.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrillville

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 30

• 12/30- Merrillville, IN- La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve
  Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 2120 Southlake Mall, Merrillville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 26

• Mahjong Open Play: Ages 18 & Over
  Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Bingo at the Library!
  Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
  3:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Gibson Woods Nature Journal Club
  Gibson Woods Bird Viewing Room , 6201 Parrish Avenue , Hammond
  10:00 am

Monday December 29

• Teen Advisory Board & Game Night
  Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
  3:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
  Highland - Meeting Room A
  10:30 am
• Noon Years Eve Party
  Merrillville - Meeting Room A
  11:00 am
• Laugh for Your Health
  Merrillville - Meeting Room C
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• City Offices Closed
  Crown Point, IN Calendar Crown Point, IN 46307
• Open Skate
  Crown Point, IN Calendar , 183 S. West St. , Crown Point
  12:00 pm
• Mahjong Open Play: Ages 18 & Over
  Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Bingo at the Library!
  Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey neighbors!
  I have a bunch of clothes that I am wanting to get rid of due to never wearing them. There is a variety of sizes and styles. Does anyone know where I… (Nextdoor Nearby)
• I see on their Facebook page, China Buffet in Schererville won't be open tomorrow or Christmas day.
  Any Chinese restaurants or Indian restaurants....or any, that you know of, will be open Christmas day? (Nextdoor Lincoln Gardens)

• Chilli's posted a job opening for Janitor - Southlake Chili's in Merrillville. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Merrillville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrillville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Crown Point

• One person dead, three injured in Crown Point wreck (chicagotribune.com)
• Mother's traumatic labor experience sparks call for maternal health reform (wandtv.com)
• Classic Christmas carol gives gift of celebration and hope (suntimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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