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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Josh Schoon of Berglund Construction mentors local youth by presiding over the Liberty Rec Youth Softball and Baseball League, coaching school basketball, and serving on the board of the Boys — Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana. He also leads the PALS program and will soon sponsor a monthly construction and design workshop to help young people develop professional skills. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana has opened registration for summer camps and flag football leagues at nine clubs starting early June and lasting until early August. The camps offer daily breakfast and lunch, themed activities, field trips, and educational sessions (ensuring local kids stay safe and have fun all summer). NWI.LIFE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ AJ Portable Buildings has been offering customizable portable structures—including lofted barns, pavilions, and playhouses—to serve local schools, churches, parks, and Valparaiso University. The company operates 11 lots from Lafayette to Mishawaka and provides full setup services with lifetime warranties, ensuring quality solutions for storage and community needs. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ Chef Amanda Salas, executive chef at Journeyman Distillery in Valparaiso, raised the restaurant's food quality by winning Beat Bobby Flay with her beef stroganoff and standardizing menus at both locations—preserving a few special dishes from Three Oaks. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ Comcast today announced its expansion of a next-generation network in La Porte and Porter counties, bringing Xfinity’s high-speed services to over 200 previously unserved homes in local townships — the effort is part of a $600 million investment in Indiana over the past three years and a partnership with the state’s Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program. This expansion aims to boost broadband access and offer superfast Internet speeds to residents. Valpo Life
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Valpo contractor was charged with fraud after he received $94,339 for a home repair project—he repeatedly offered excuses for not finishing the work. NWI Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Property owners Peter Von Tobel and Brent Wagner said the city will demolish Old World Market Building and Fifth Third Bank under the Elevate Valpo plan, which will force eight local businesses to move — including Blachly, Tabor, Bozik, and Hartman Law Firm, Laciak Accountancy Group, Old World Market, and Wagner Architecture — as part of a redevelopment initiative. PanoramaNOW
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Mayor's Youth Council Color Fun Run
6-8 p.m. — Rogers Lakewood Park — Registration required — Enjoy a colorful 1.5-mile run with family-friendly activities and obstacles.
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Arbor Lake Estates Neighborhood Garage Sale
1-7 p.m. — ValPLAYso — Free entry — Explore treasures in a family-friendly neighborhood garage sale with local charm.
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The Early Summer Car, Truck & Bike Show
9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — $5 admission, $20 swap meet space — Experience an exciting day filled with vehicles, vendors, and a beer garden before Memorial Day.
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