🌱 How Crown Point police helped federal agents in recent immigration cases
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In today's newsletter:
- How Crown Point police helped federal agents in recent immigration cases
- How a game vs. Crown Point launched Lake Central’s new star
Also on today's calendar: "The Art of Professional Garment Fitting & Body Proportions" and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
- Sunday: Not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Three Mexican Nationals Sentenced in Federal Immigration Cases in Hammond (regionnewssource.org) — Crown Point residents should know their local police assisted federal authorities in a recent immigration case that led to prison and supervised-release sentences for three men convicted of illegal reentry. The prosecutions, based in Hammond’s federal court, highlight ongoing regional immigration enforcement and the role of Northwest Indiana law enforcement agencies in those efforts. 
• Lake Central's Sofia Beals ‘makes everybody smile' as she lights way to state. She has reason to smile too. (bnd.com) — Lake Central softball standout Sofia Beals first took over at first base in a game against archrival Crown Point and has since helped power the Indians into the Class 4A state championship. The senior is praised not only for her clutch hitting and defensive play, but also for the upbeat personality that keeps teammates loose during their title run.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Storytime with the Crown Point Library →
Bulldog Park, 183 S West St, Crown Point
10:00 am
Wednesday June 17
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Other local events
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Farmers Market →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 183 S. West St., Crown Point
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"The Art of Professional Garment Fitting & Body Proportions" →
9000 W College Pkwy, Palos Hills
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Mondays with the Mayor →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 347 Maple Lane, Crown Point
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Car Cruise →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 183 S. West St., Crown Point
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Board of Public Works & Safety Meeting →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 101 N. East St., Crown Point -
Farmers Market →
Crown Point, IN Calendar, 183 S. West St., Crown Point
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Storytime with the Crown Point Library →
Bulldog Park, 183 S West St, Crown Point
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Saturday June 20
Wednesday July 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Quarterly New Member Breakfast →
Purdue Technology Center of Northwest Indiana, 9800 Connecticut Dr, Crown Point
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The Broad Street Blues and BBQ Festival 2026 →
Central Park, 600 N Broad St, Griffith
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Tiaybe Urban Soul Fusion (Neo Soul night) →
Karma Cigar Bar, 850 81st Ave, Merrillville
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2nd Annual Preserves Day →
Preserves Park, 2081 E 87th Ave, Merrillville
12:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Driven Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Oil Change Team Member - Shop#492 - 1492 North Main Street in Crown Point. Apply here.
- Crown Point Community School Corporation posted a job opening for Taft Assistant Cross Country Coach in Crown Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crown Point here.
🗞 Nearby News
Merrillville
- Latitude Commercial Lands Management Assignment for Two Indiana Properties (connectcre.com)
- 2040 E 84th St # 2060-3, Merrillville, IN 46410 (realtor.com)
- Inceptionr LLC Buys New Position in NiSource, Inc $NI (marketbeat.com)
Cedar Lake
- 10644 W 116th Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303 (realtor.com)
- IU Kokomo celebrates May 2026 graduates (iu.edu)
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