Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Throughout 2025, GreatNews.Life compiled its Top 10 Overall rankings, celebrating 16 years of highlighting local stories in business, sports, health, and community events in Valparaiso (a year that brought residents together). Valpo Life
- ➤ GreatNews.Life celebrated 16 years by detailing the top 10 local stories in business, sports, health, community, and more in 2025. The list highlighted varied local achievements across Northern Indiana + showed pride in our region's lasting community spirit. NWI.LIFE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GreatNews.Life has announced new partnerships with local companies & organizations like Hoosier Solar and Tech Credit Union to expand its free news service and community coverage in 2026. The initiative will boost its digital library and free outreach across Michiana. Valpo Life
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lubeznik Center for the Arts is now accepting artist applications for its 44th annual festival with entries due by April 2. The festival will take place at LCA’s grounds on Saturday, Aug. 15 and Sunday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Valpo Life
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Veterans of Comedy
7-10 p.m. — Art Theater — $25 General Admission — Enjoy a night of laughter hosted by Alex Ortiz with featured performances from Zako Ryan, Kirk Mchenry, and Robert Day.
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Bad Momz of Comedy
7-10 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with the amazing Bad Momz of Comedy as seen on the Kelly Clarkson Show.
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Vision Book Workshop
5:30 p.m. — Cooks Corners School — Free entry — Create a vision for your life through collaging images and affirmations.
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Art: Paint and Pour
5-7 p.m. — Valparaiso Public Library — Registration required — Create a funky painting while enjoying your favorite beverage in a relaxed atmosphere.
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PCMGA Gardening Show
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — $10 entry, children under 12 free — Celebrate your love for gardening with door prizes and community spirit.
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