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Merrillville Schools to Remian Virtual Through early January

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MERRILLVILLE -The Merrillville Community School Corporation is announcing that its students will continue virtual learning through early January.

The "Times" reports Superintendent Nick Brown made the announcement Monday.  Merrillville is among other school districts, including Crown Point and Portage, that have changed course or  postponed in-person classes as cases of COVID-19 have spiked in recent weeks.

The Merrillville Community School Corporation will continue with it's virtual learning plan, including food service and other programs, until Jan. 4, 2021, when it comes back from the holiday break.

Sharon Jackson is the local host of "All Things Considered" and a reporter for Lakeshore Public Radio. She has been with 89.1 FM since its launch in 2009. Sharon is also a radio DJ in Chicago, and has been since 2004. In her previous job at Metro Networks/Westwood One, she was heard on am 890 WLS, WGN radio 720 am and am 560 WIND. She has also delivered news and traffic reports on radio stations all over Chicago and the suburbs including 95.9 The River, 98.3 WCCQ and Star 96.7.