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Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Powering Indiana partners with IBEW Local 697 and NECA to fund nonprofits, electrical apprenticeship programs, and risk management education on social media in Lake and Porter counties. The initiative boosts local economic growth & supports hands-on community work that enhances safety and career training. NWI.LIFE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ INDOT announced a closure on U.S. 6 between Mander Road and County Road 350 East near Valparaiso starting Monday, June 1 — the road will be closed about two months for a bridge deck overlay at Coffee Creek, with a detour on State Road 49 and State Road 2. Indiana 105
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UnitedHealthcare released data showing that many young adults, including college students, face mental health challenges during Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Dowidowicz urged local healthcare leaders, families, and young adults to talk openly about mental wellness (a step that helps break stigma and improve early intervention). Valpo Life
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fortenberry will be presented as Chesterton High School’s new Social Studies teacher and head varsity boys soccer coach by the Duneland School Corporation board Monday night; he leaves Boone Grove and will lead his team as they debut the school’s new soccer facility against Northridge on Aug. 15. NWI.LIFE
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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.
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Jeff Dye Live Comedy Show
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Art Theater — Reserved seating available — Experience the uproarious comedy of Jeff Dye, known for his sharp wit and outrageous performances.
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Freaky Friday Musical
Various times — Memorial Opera House — Ticket prices apply — Experience the magic of body-swapping between a mother and daughter in this delightful musical adaptation.
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