Good morning, Valparaiso.

St. Joseph Catholic Church (founded in 1867) is one of the region's oldest buildings and its parishioners will organize rosary rallies to save the historic site.

Union representatives for NIPSCO's physical workers ratified a new contract and will return to work on Tuesday, while clerical staff remain locked out (negotiations stalled on April 2).

NEWU’s University Choir and Gold Standard Singers will join Valparaiso High School choirs for 'Only Light...Only Love' at First United Methodist Church downtown at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 15.

The concert offers diverse works + a chance to experience an acclaimed performance in our community.

Sawyer Tonagel received a $1,000 Horizon Bank Slicer Branch Scholarship at LaPorte High School on Tuesday, April 27 - his top grades and community service earned him the honor - and he will attend Taylor University this fall to major in business - joining the basketball team -.

Ivy Tech Community College launched its Early Childhood Education Program at the Valparaiso Campus to offer flexible, hands-on training for future childcare providers.

The program pairs classroom instruction with practical experience + stackable credentials that support quick workforce entry and career advancement.

IU Northwest hosted its fourth annual Champions and Leadership Awards (April 23 at the Arts and Sciences Building) to honor student-athletes and coaches for their athletic and academic achievements.

Recipients included Emma Schmidt, Ladaion Barnes, and Trinitie Lintner as they celebrated a season marked by hard work and community spirit.

Harlem Wizards Game

Evening — Valparaiso High School — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy a night filled with tricks and hoops from the World-Famous Harlem Wizards.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Annual Memorial Day Service May 25 at 11 a.m. at Graceland Cemetery

Graceland Cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Valor Hill, honoring all who have served with a special tribute to veterans laid to rest at Graceland over the past year. Conducted by American Legion Post 94, the free public ceremony will include the reading of each veteran’s name and will move indoors to the mausoleum in the event of rain.