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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

A Portage High grad's flower bar and Gary's convention center design

Plus, Westville's big comeback and a milestone win for Andrean's coach.

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Portage life

Starting a business with your best friend is a dream Portage High School graduate Mackenzie Murchek is living. She teamed up with Maigen Perdulovski to start , a full-service custom flower bar. GreatNews.Life

Gary

Mayor Eddie Melton said Monday that the city is working with the project's engineering firm on the design of the new . Construction is expected to begin next year. The Times of Northwest Indiana

Gary

The City of Gary announced Monday that crews would begin demolishing the historic City Methodist Church on Wednesday. The Times of Northwest Indiana

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Westville scored 57 second-half points to erase a 32-19 deficit and beat Lake Central 76-65 in Tuesday's season opener. Burnt popcorn set off the fire alarms just before the starting lineups, so everyone waited outside for a few minutes. LPHeraldDispatch.com

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Andrean

Andrean handed Griffith its first loss of the season, and Chris Skinner earned his 100th career win. The Times of Northwest Indiana

Hobart

Hobart beat Highland for the second time in eight days to move into the sectional semifinals. The Times of Northwest Indiana

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5AM Portageto me · Thurs., Nov. 56:00 a.m.

A Portage High grad's flower bar and Gary's convention center design

Plus, Westville's big comeback and a milestone win for Andrean's coach.

The TLDR

  1. A Portage High grad launched M&M Fleur Co. with a friend
  2. Gary's new convention center is in its design phase
  3. Gary crews were set to start tearing down City Methodist Church
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  2. The Times of Northwest Indiana2 hours ago

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  3. Harbor Country News6 hours ago

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  6. The Times of Northwest Indiana14 hours ago

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