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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kids in Valpo can explore and take pictures with big rigs at a free Touch A Truck event at Central Park Plaza on Sunday, June 8 from 11 am to 1 pm — a DJ will play music and food trucks will serve snacks — and parents should bring ear protection because the event can get loud. PanoramaNOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Valparaiso is welcoming newcomers with a digital New Neighbor City Services Guide that explains local services like water and trash pick-up — the guide also shows neighborhood maps and city highlights and will be sent by postcard to new and relocating residents. Valpo Life
- ➤ Porter County Sheriff Jeff Balon announced the creation of a Marine Unit to patrol Lake Michigan during heavy boating days—established with a donated watercraft and a grant for off duty officers and stationed at a slip provided by the Portage Port Authority. Z107.1
- ➤ Porter County near Burns Harbor will have eastbound U.S. 20 closed at I-94 Exit 22 for bridge repairs starting on or after June 2 — the closure is expected to last about two weeks. The detour will follow I-94 to State Road 49 — using loop ramps at the interchange to turn around. XROCK 103.9
- ➤ Porter County Sheriff Jeff Balon announced the creation of a new Marine Unit to patrol Lake Michigan during heavy boating days. Donations helped buy a used watercraft and a grant paid for off-duty patrols — the unit will work with marine teams from neighboring sheriff’s offices, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Portage Port Authority provided a slip for stationing. Indiana 105
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Mary Medical Center’s cardiovascular team in Hobart marked a milestone in May by completing its 100th TCAR procedure—a minimally invasive treatment for carotid artery disease that offers a faster recovery than traditional surgery. An interventional cardiologist with Powers Health said the milestone underlines the hospital’s leadership in advancing heart care—providing patients with a quicker return to home. Indiana 105
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Red Revolution - Taylor Swift Tribute
2-6 p.m. — Central Park Plaza — No Refunds — Spend the afternoon enjoying a tribute to pop's iconic female artist with live music and fun activities.
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Fairytale Fest
Evening — Haven Hollow Park — Free entry — Experience an enchanting evening of fairytale magic with costumes and fun activities for children.
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Roxx Fest 2025
12:30-6:30 p.m. — On The Roxx — Check website for ticket info — Experience the ultimate outdoor rock concert with eight legendary bands in Northern Indiana.
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Braden Fiske Public Autograph Signing
1-2 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Meet local NFL star Braden Fiske and get his autograph at this exciting event.
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Annual Vintage Market and Vino
Time TBA — Four Corners Winery — Free entry — Explore unique handmade crafts while enjoying fine wine at the annual vintage market.
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Camp Funset - Prehistoric Park
Various times — Sunset Hill Farm County Park — Cost TBA — Explore a world where dinosaurs and mammoths inspire creativity and fun during summer camp.
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