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Valpo
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Since 2016, Currie Motors Ford of Valpo has built long-term partnerships with local organizations & law enforcement to support community events, car raffles, and public safety initiatives; it plans to expand collaborations soon to better serve customers and build neighborhood trust. Valpo Life
- ➤ Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department supports a national campaign to recruit volunteer firefighters in Porter County (covering Chesterton, Valparaiso, and Westville). The department invites community members to view the recruitment video online and consider joining the team. XROCK 103.9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ NIPSCO and its subsidiary GenCo have asked the state for approval to more than double their electric generation capacity to supply power for one of the largest data centers in the country. NWI Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ INDOT says CSX Railroad will close U.S. 30 at the crossing between Hart Street and Calumet Avenue west of Calumet for about six days beginning Monday, April 27 — local access remains open while through traffic must use alternate routes via U.S. 41/Indianapolis Boulevard, 45th Street/Glenwood Lansing Road, and Illinois 83. Indiana 105
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Roofing experts in South Bend report new roof costs range from $8,500 to $15,500 for single-family homes, with 2,000 sqft projects costing $12,000 to $18,000 and complex projects upward of $30,000; rates depend on your choice of material, roof design, and local labor (according to a local roofing company). PanoramaNOW
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2026 Valparaiso University Jazz Fest
The Valparaiso University Department of Music presents the 2026 Valparaiso University Jazz Festival, with four days of events that take place Wednesday, April 22, to Saturday, April 25, in the University Theatre, located in the Center For The Arts, 1709 Chapel Drive. Each day will include workshop presentations by professional jazz artists, performances by area high school jazz ensembles, and nightly featured concerts.
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Divine Vines Comedy Night
7-9 p.m. — Anderson's Winery and Vineyard — $10 Presale, $15 Day of Show — Enjoy a night of laughter with top-tier comedy in a scenic winery setting.
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Harlem Wizards Game
Evening — Valparaiso High School — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy a night filled with tricks and hoops from the World-Famous Harlem Wizards.
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Glass Flower Cocktails & Canvas
12-2 p.m. — Four Corners Winery — Priced per participant — Unleash your creativity while sipping cocktails and painting a vibrant 'Glass Flower'.
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A Little Night Music
8-11 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $60 • Loge, $30 • Adults, $27 • Senior/Student/Military — Experience a romantic musical journey through love, longing, and regret with Sondheim's enchanting score.
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Early Summer Car, Truck & Bike Show
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — $5 vehicle registration, $5 general admission — Celebrate local automotive culture with displays and swap meet opportunities.
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Sewing Class: Make a Tote Bag
5-7 p.m. — Valpo Creates Center — $40 — Create a spacious tote bag while learning the basics of sewing and quilting.
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A Little Night Music
8-11 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $60 Loge, $30 Adults, $27 Seniors/Students/Military — Experience the enchanting musical journey of love and regret with Sondheim's iconic score.
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A Little Night Music
2-5 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $60 Loge, $30 Adults, $27 Senior/Student/Military — Experience a moonlit journey through love and longing with Sondheim's enchanting musical masterpiece.
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