Good morning, Valparaiso.

A new sushi restaurant, Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' and Tsunami Express are scheduled to open soon in town + additional details such as location and timing are expected to be announced later.

MTHS held festive door decorating contests, pep rallies, and DECA competitions in December as students celebrated Homecoming with a musical chairs win.

The school began its new semester with drama club practice on January 6 and basketball games on January 3 after winter break.

Environmental groups have appealed IDEM’s permit renewals for BP Whiting Refinery and U.S. Steel’s Midwest Plant in Portage, urging the EPA to add stricter air pollution testing and monitoring that the permits—lacking Clean Air Act provisions—currently do not require, leaving communities at risk despite Gov. Braun’s regulation order.

Valpo Parks Director Kevin Nuppnau will leave his post at the end of January to join the Porter County Community Foundation, as announced by Mayor Jon Costas — he has led key projects since 2018.

Assistant Director Tristan Leonhard will serve as Acting Director.

Valparaiso City Services is adapting to severe early winter weather and over 21 inches of snow by using loaders and dump trucks on Monday, Jan.

5 while vacuum trucks will return in spring to collect remaining leaves.

Methodist Physician Group welcomes Samantha Agar, MD to expand family medicine care in our community today.

Agar says her focus is on building trust and lifelong wellness (with expertise in women's health, obstetrics, pediatrics and newborn care).

Northwest Health will host a free seminar on weight loss surgery + GLP-1 medications on Monday, Jan.

19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Porter Community Room at 85 E. U.S. Highway 6, where Dr. Andrew Martin will compare treatment options and discuss benefits for long-term health.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell visited potential Chicago Bears stadium sites in Hammond, Arlington Heights, and Gary this week before the upcoming playoff game.

The team is considering a new domed stadium near Wolf Lake (half in Hammond and half in Chicago) as it explores alternatives to Soldier Field.

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.

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.

Vision Book Workshop

5:30 p.m. — Cooks Corners School — Free entry — Create a vision for your life through collaging images and affirmations.

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.

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.

Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics Course

6-10 p.m., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. — MAAC Foundation - First Responder Training Campus — Registration required — Enhance your firefighting leadership skills with essential strategies and tactics.