Daily
Valpo
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Belvedere Senior Housing hosted its third annual Soul Food Night on Feb. 26 for Black History Month. Residents, families and community partners enjoyed live music from The Fabulous Kings Band + a meal featuring fried chicken, fish, yams and more, highlighting active senior living and family connection. NWI.LIFE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Resmed — a company from San Diego that supplies digital health tech — plans a 446,000 sqft distribution center in Greenwood. The facility will open in 2027 with a $30 million investment and create over 100 local jobs. Z107.1
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech Community College is hosting its 22nd annual campus Spring Fundraiser on March 13 at Aberdeen Manor (Valparaiso), featuring a 1940s mystery theme by the Northwest Indiana Mystery Players; tickets priced at $100 with $50 tax-deductible are available until March 3 to aid students. XROCK 103.9
- ➤ Earlier this month, Wheeler schools celebrated Space Week with fun science+art events that included an inflatable planetarium to excite students. Wheeler academic teams will compete in the Academic Super Bowl on March 4 at Purdue University Northwest, focusing on the American Revolution. Valpo Life
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana BMV has introduced the new Amateur Radio License Plate that shows an operator’s callsign to honor volunteer emergency service. Applicants must visit a BMV branch with proper documentation to join public safety efforts. XROCK 103.9
- ➤ Indiana BMV now offers a new Amateur Radio License Plate (featuring each operator’s unique callsign) that honors volunteer service during emergencies. Operators must visit a BMV branch with proper license documentation to apply. Indiana 105
- ➤ Meridian Road between U.S. 6 and County Road 900 North in Porter County will close for five months starting Monday, Mar. 2 to allow small structure replacement; drivers should follow detour routes and expect delays until work completes on Aug. 1. Z107.1
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Health – Porter completed its first combined minimally invasive procedure for non-valvular atrial fibrillation today in Valparaiso, using pulse field ablation to fix abnormal heart rhythm and implanting a left atrial appendage closure device to reduce stroke risk. Valpo Life
-
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.
-
Paint Your Pet Painting Event
12-2 p.m. — Four Corners Winery — No experience needed — Unleash your creativity while painting a portrait of your furry friend.
-
Something Rotten Musical
2 PM — Memorial Opera House — $60 Loge, $30 Adults, $27 Seniors/Students/Military — Experience a hysterical journey of two playwrights competing to outshine Shakespeare with zany antics and catchy tunes.
-
Sewing Class: Machine Set Up and a Small Project
5-7 p.m. — Valpo Creates Center — $40.00 — Discover the fundamentals of sewing in this hands-on beginner course with provided supplies.
-
ASEE Illinois-Indiana Section Conference
7 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Valparaiso University — Free entry — Connect with engineering educators to share ideas and best practices.
-
The Wizard of Oz - Ruby Cast
2 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — Ticket information available — Experience the magical journey of Dorothy and friends in this faithful stage adaptation of the classic film.
-
Porter County Trading Card Show
9 AM – 3 PM — Porter County Fairgrounds — Entry details not specified — A collection-filled day for trading card enthusiasts to buy, sell, and trade their favorite cards.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Focus is saying no to good ideas.
~ Sam Altman
About Daily Valpo
Welcome to the Daily Valpo, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Valparaiso, Indiana community. If you like the Daily Valpo, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Valparaiso.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Valparaiso and across Indiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Valpo
A free Valparaiso community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyvalpo.com/sitemap