Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
Good morning, Valparaiso.
A 15-year-old football player at Valparaiso High was hurt during limited contact practice Monday night and later found to have a concussion, broken wrist, and sprains—his father says coaches did not give proper care and has hired attorneys as his son will miss school for at least a week.
Ports of Indiana joined a partnership with the American Great Lakes Ports Association and the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation this week to study ways to expand cargo shipments between inland channels.
The analysis will target nearly 700 million tons of annual cargo (vital to steelmaking industries).
The U.S. Postal Service is hosting a job fair today at the Valparaiso Post Office to hire up to 12 rural carrier associates and assistant rural carriers.
Job seekers can visit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT and must apply online.
Today, American Heart Month marks National Wear Red Day as the American Heart Association raises awareness of women's cardiovascular health.
NW Indiana residents will also see a Go Red for Women event in April + additional details to follow.
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.
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.
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.
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/
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.
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.
Bubbles & Bites
11 AM - 4 PM — Valparaiso Events — $35 — Enjoy a food and drink crawl featuring sparkling mimosas and delectable bites in Downtown Valparaiso.
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