Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brody Shelton, a 21-year-old with autism last seen near Laporte Street and Johnston Street on Thursday, was found safe by Highland police on Saturday. He will be reunited with his family soon. ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Family Express opened a new megastore near Valparaiso today. The facility features a larger restaurant, truck stop, car wash, and pet wash to serve local travelers and residents. NWI Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Morning Bishop Theatre Playhouse lost grant funding for its summer youth program and is seeking donations to keep it running. The local theater needs community support to continue offering arts opportunities for kids. NWI Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Loretta Santino earned her BSN from Purdue University Northwest with a Chancellor Medallion for academic excellence and caring advocacy honed from a young age — she will begin her nursing career at Franciscan Health Crown Point today and plans to pursue a graduate degree later. Valpo 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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