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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Assistant Fire Chief Michael Wineland of the Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department has spent 16 years helping his community through emergency calls and mentoring young firefighters while balancing a full-time job at NIPSCO. He began his volunteer work as a Cub Scout and now leads his team to keep the fire service culture alive—serving others during their scariest moments. Valpo Life
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorist said a truck driver laughed after striking her car and drove around her before fleeing eastbound from the scene of an injury crash in Valpo. NWI Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An internationally wanted man was arrested in Porter County by a drug detail agent—Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann was hosting a senior fraud awareness seminar that day. NWI Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lubeznik Center for the Arts and the LOK Wishing Tree Foundation will host the 12th annual LOK Young Artists Expo on June 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.—young artists aged 7 to 18 will show their work in a free event that features a meet and greet at 5 p.m. and a presentation by Timmy Barron at 6 p.m. The exhibition will remain open until July 11 and visitors will have the opportunity to explore additional galleries during the event. Valpo Life
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 10, Purdue University Northwest celebrated over 850 graduates at its Commencement with keynote speaker Joe Dudy urging them to embrace change and hard work. Nine students were honored with Chancellor Medallions for their academic excellence — a milestone that highlighted the dedication behind their success. Valpo Life
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On May 7, Center for Hospice Care hosted its 40th annual Helping Hands Award Dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn’s Gillespie Conference and Special Event Center in South Bend with over 240 community members and business leaders honoring Dan Fitzpatrick — a longtime philanthropist and founder of Quality Dining, Inc. The event featured a Paddle Up fundraiser that raised $75,000 to support CHC’s new community-based palliative care program, Kaleidoscope. Valpo Life
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Suicide Prevention 5K Walk/Run
— 8 a.m. — Sunset Hill Farm County Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in a community-focused 5K to support suicide prevention efforts.
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Beach Clean Up at Indiana Dunes State Park
Event Time — Indiana Dunes State Park — Free entry — Help keep our beautiful beaches clean while enjoying the summer sun.
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Hometown Jams: Ian Munsick
5-6:30 p.m. — Northwest Health Amphitheater — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of live music with Ian Munsick hosted by Hometown Jams.
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Vacation Bible School
2-5 p.m. — Liberty Bible Church — Free — Explore the bigness of God through games, crafts, and lessons at this fun-filled week for kids.
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Serenity-Lily of the Valley Painting Event
2-4 p.m. — Four Corners Winery — No cost mentioned — Unleash your creativity in a serene setting while enjoying wine and painting.
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Open Mic Night
6-9 p.m. — Four Corners Winery — Free entry — Showcase your talents, from music to poetry, in a warm community atmosphere.
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Experience a Day at Camp Butternut Springs
10 AM – 4 PM — Camp Butternut Springs — Lunch provided — Kickoff your summer with fun camp activities led by skilled staff.
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