Friday, January 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Porter County Recycling collaborates with Valparaiso Public Library to offer a no-cost repair event for various items, underlining the importance of reuse. PanoramaNOW
- ➤ The 19th Annual Gardening Show on January 25, 2025, at Porter County Expo Center features expert seminars and over 100 vendors, aiming to benefit gardeners of all levels. PanoramaNOW
- ➤ The Times recaps key local news, including a vigil for a closing Quiznos in Valparaiso, Nippon Steel's production capacity guarantee, increased New Year's Eve police patrols, and a public ceremony to bless Lake Michigan. NWI Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 26-year-old man from Valparaiso was arrested for DUI after crashing into a parked vehicle in Portage, exhibiting a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit. NWI Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana's teacher salaries surpassed $60,000 for the first time in the 2023-24 school year, showing an increase from the previous year and highlighting ongoing efforts to improve educator compensation. NWI Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Porter County Government has launched an Opioid Crisis Committee to distribute $125,000 annually from 2025 to 2038 to local entities for combating opioid addiction. NWI.LIFE
SPORTS NEWS
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Comfort Dog Visits at the Library
PCPLS collaborates with LLC K-9 Comfort Dog to offer monthly visits with Caleb the Comfort Dog at the library, providing a comforting experience for community members.
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Harlem Globetrotters Live at Valparaiso University
The Harlem Globetrotters will showcase their unique basketball skills and entertaining performances at Valparaiso University's ARC, featuring exclusive VIP experiences and merchandise.
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