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A World War II exhibit is set to display at Stagecoach Inn in Hebron this weekend.

The event highlights an important era for visitors.

NIPSCO has kept protections in place for customers by preventing service disconnections due to nonpayment through May 15 & will soon launch a new electric bill assistance program while expanding in-person support events to ease lingering winter energy bill challenges.

Julie Teixeira, a dedicated educator with 40 years of experience at Washington Township Middle/High School (WTM/H), teaches math, science and leads hands-on STEM projects including Project Lead the Way today.

She mentors new teachers and stresses respect so students can apply what they learn in class.

Washington Township Middle School’s Science Team won the Indiana Academic Super Bowl Jr. Division Class 4 State Championship by scoring 23 out of 25 on the test, marking its 12th championship and adding to the school’s record of 27 state titles, while the Social Studies Team finished as runner-up.

Local PNW graduate Aliana Quinones blended English, Spanish and Environmental Science — leading a sustainability research project — and plans to serve the community after graduation.

IU Northwest psychology professor Maureen Rutherford received the prestigious Herman Frederic Lieber Memorial Award for classroom impact and mentoring students (only 58 have earned this honor since 1960).

Berglund Construction completed restoration of three historic sites at Indiana Dunes National Park, including Good Fellow Club Youth Camp Lodge, Bailly Homestead and the House of Tomorrow — all in partnership with G-Force Construction Services.

Renovations included rehabilitation and stabilization to restore the sites for community use.

Valparaiso University athletics maintained academic excellence as NCAA APR data released on May 6 showed four sports scored perfect multi-year scores of 1000 and 11 programs earned perfect single-year marks for 2024-25 (five teams improved from last year).

Greg Braggs Jr. grew from bricklaying and local sports reporting to hosting the CHGO Bears Podcast, crediting his community and family (especially his mom and wife) for his success.

He now supports local fans and hopes the Bears will advance to the Super Bowl in the future.

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.

Valpo Creates Camp at YMCA

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Valparaiso Family YMCA — Free entry — Engage kids in creative arts with themed activities each Friday throughout June.