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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Luciano has served Grieger’s Motor Sales for 31 years in Valparaiso—from starting as a car washer at 16 to rising to service manager—and he values the strong ties with local customers and teammates. His career shows how a family-oriented work environment can build long-lasting bonds and a dedication to quality service. Valpo Life
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A northwest Indiana couple will face neglect charges after police visit their Gary home on Sunday morning and find five young children living in deplorable conditions with garbage and feces scattered (one boy showed bruises), officials said. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso campus raised $13,091 from 98 donations on April 8 during Ivy Tech Day—an effort that saw over 2,800 donors statewide contribute more than $483,000 to support scholarships and programs. The three-year cumulative giving now exceeds $1 million—boosting funds for workforce development and key academic initiatives at the college. Valpo Life
- ➤ Valparaiso High School’s student-led April Antics show, themed Turning the Page, took place on Friday and will run again today at 7 p.m. at the VHS auditorium, featuring a mix of plays & skits that highlight students' talent and creativity. Valpo Life
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Valparaiso has been recognized as a Tree City USA for 20 years for its strong urban forest management — the city will host an Arbor Day tree planting event at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26 at Will Park on Morgan Boulevard in the College Hill neighborhood. Z107.1
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Hobart, a section of State Road 51 will close on or after April 14th for gas line relocation work — followed by culvert replacement — near Cleveland Avenue. Repairs at the State Road 51/State Road 130 roundabout will close its northwestern portion — a detour will run via U.S. 6 and State Road 149 or I-94, I-65 and U.S. 30 —. XROCK 103.9
- ➤ Porter County Auditor Karen Martin said her office reviews nearly every county dollar through four specialized departments and undergoes a yearly audit by the Indiana State Board of Accounts. She added that residents will be able to file homestead deductions online by the end of 2025 — and more than 300 property transfer records will be scanned and available online by July. Valpo Life
SPORTS NEWS
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Open House at Brooks at Vale Park
5-7 p.m. — 3103 Whispering Brook Lane — Free entry — Explore this stunning 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in the desirable Brooks at Vale Park subdivision.
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Fight Like a Girl Women's Self-Defense Course
5:30-8 p.m. — MAAC Foundation - First Responder Training Campus — Cost not specified — Empower yourself with essential self-defense skills taught by local police instructors.
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South Shore Orchestra String Quartet at Blackbird Cafe
3-4:30 p.m. — Blackbird Cafe — Free entry — Experience the beauty of live classical music in an intimate setting.
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A Paris Stroll Painting Event
6-8 p.m. — SmokeTown Blues — Ticket required — Enjoy a creative painting session while sipping cocktails and indulging in great food.
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Tri Kappa Iota Bingo Night Fundraiser
10:30 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. — 215 E Division Rd, Valparaiso, IN — Ticket required — Enjoy Bingo games with cash prizes and support local charity while indulging in a variety of appetizers.
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VNA Stroll for Hospice
12-4 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a family-friendly stroll to support hospice care with food, music, and activities.
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Forever Plaid Musical
8 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience a nostalgic musical filled with classic barbershop harmonies and delightful 1950s pop hits.
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Mother's Day Brunch
9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Journeyman at American Factory — Cost varies — Indulge in a delightful brunch buffet featuring sweet and savory dishes along with craft cocktails.
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