Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of January.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mel Shelby Bendle, a local breast cancer survivor, was diagnosed in 2023 after routine tests found triple-negative cancer and has since embraced local support at Northwest Cancer Clinic — including yoga, art, and wig classes—to rebuild her life. She shares her experience to encourage others facing similar battles. NWI.LIFE
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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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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.
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Galentine’s Day Party
7-11 p.m. — Social Goat — Exciting event — Celebrate friendship with a fun Galentine’s Day party featuring a western twist.
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Rural 1st Construction Workshop
5:30-8 p.m. — The Pennsy Depot Banquet Room — Free entry — Connect with home building experts to create your personalized roadmap to a dream home.
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