Mielle Organics: Chicago founders Monique and Melvin Rodriguez established the Merrillville, Indiana-based hair and skin care company, Mielle Organics, in their basement.

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Munster had defeated Merrillville 59-47 on Jan.

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On September 13, 1989, Joseph Bova was killed outside of his Merrillville home when a pipe bomb rigged to his truck's ignition exploded.

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Steele has impressed second-year Highland coach Darian Straughter, who also won sectional titles as a player at Merrillville and as an assistant.

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