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Valpo
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lori K Bath expanded by opening new stores inside two Strack and Van Til supermarkets, offering local customers greater access to its bath products. NWI Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New employment postings are available online for Northwest Indiana job seekers with a range of opportunities ready for review. NWI Times
- ➤ Merrillville-based Commercial In-Sites released its annual report showing office vacancy rates fell from 17% to 15%, keeping occupancy steady in Northwest Indiana amid an unstable period. The report outlines current market trends for the region. NWI Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Luke Triveline, a Boys Wrestling coach at Lake Central, has spent nearly 20 years teaching student-athletes resilience and teamwork on and off the mat. He also runs Fitness Evolution in St. John — showing kids that hard work leads to success in sports and life. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ Indiana University Northwest will host the third annual Steel City Knowledge Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the College of Arts and Sciences’ Mainstage Theatre (doors open at 9:30 a.m.), featuring high school teams and a gospel performance from The Voices of Love. Valpo Life
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Valparaiso will host a Neighborhood Workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Forest Park Welter Room (1155 Sheffield Dr) to guide residents and neighborhood leaders in connecting with city services; RSVPs are recommended. Valpo Life
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brittany Brice, a family nurse practitioner at NorthShore Health Centers since November 2024, cares for 20-30 patients a day and leads community outreach events (mobile wellness screenings and back-to-school exams) to promote local wellness after gaining experience at Massachusetts General Hospital. Valpo Life
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Since launching her baking page, B-Bug’s Baked Goods in December 2025, Bailey Fairbairn has served fresh treats like chocolate chip cookies and cake pops to local residents (she balances her evening baking with work as a dialysis tech). She plans to expand her menu based on community suggestions. Valpo Life
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Epcon Communities has launched The Courtyards at The Brooks, a new 55+ community on the west side designed around nature and wellness. At a homesite reservation event at Stacks Bar + Grill, 11 of 18 lots were reserved, and the developer will host a design center event with vendors on Feb. 26. Valpo Life
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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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Chanticleer in Concert
The Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer will be in concert at the Chapel of the Resurrection, Valparaiso University on Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 PM. Chanticleer has been hailed by the Boston Globe as “breathtaking in its accuracy of intonation, purity of blend, of color and swagger of style.” Information and tickets at https://www.valpo.edu/about/bach-institute/performances/
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Something Rotten
8 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $30-$60 — Experience a madcap musical journey where two playwrights attempt to outshine Shakespeare with a wild idea.
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Pat Tomasulo Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Art Theater — Tickets start at $5 — Enjoy an evening with Chicago's top comedian and WGN Morning News host Pat Tomasulo.
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