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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities identified 45-year-old Joseph Gerber (of Winamac) as the man who died in a shootout with Chesterton police near a Hilton Garden Inn on Wednesday morning, with one officer injured and investigations ongoing by Indiana State Police. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The rewind of this year's All About the Girls Part X event showed empowering speeches by Sherri Ziller and Sherina Gonzalez—along with strong support for Fighting Pretty—and gave viewers a front-row look at an energetic celebration. Valpo Life
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two board-certified podiatrists—Cynthia Grundy, DPM, and Dominik Meyer, DPM—have joined the Franciscan Physician Network and are taking new patients at Glendale Health Center at 1101 Glendale Blvd., Suite 101 in Valparaiso while Dr. Grundy, who completed her residency at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, treats bunions, sports injuries and diabetic wounds and Dr. Meyer, who trained at Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago, focuses on foot and ankle surgeries, diabetic care and sports medicine. Valpo Life
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and its Four Winds Casinos announced that Gabby Barker—along with Lauren Beaudreau and Paige Warren—received sponsor exemptions to join the 2025 Four Winds Invitational at South Bend Country Club from August 1 to August 3, an event that will donate proceeds to Beacon Children's Hospital. The exemptions give these promising players a chance to compete with top professionals on the Epson Tour. Valpo Life
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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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Neighborhood Garage Sale Extravaganza
9 a.m. — Whispering Sands Manufactured Home Community — Free entry — Explore over 30 homes participating in this vibrant community garage sale.
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Annual 4th of July Parade and Festival
10 a.m. — Founders Square — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a parade, family games, and a spectacular fireworks show.
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Shakespeare in the Park - Shakespeare in Love
8 p.m. — Northwest Health Amphitheater — $20 reserved seating — Celebrate the finale of Chicago Street Theatre's 70th season with a unique Shakespeare performance in Central Park.
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Estate Property Auction in Valparaiso
7-9 p.m. — 482 Grove Avenue — Online bidding open — Bid on a charming 1938 estate home in the heart of Valparaiso, perfect for investors or end-users.
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Ludacris Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — PIT $60.00 Standing Only — Get ready to Roll Out with Ludacris at the Porter County Fair.
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Valparaiso Wine Festival
5-10 p.m. — Central Park Plaza — 21+ event — Enjoy an evening of wine tasting with over 100 varietals from 20+ vendors alongside live entertainment.
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Open House at 149 Westchester Lane
3-5 p.m. — 149 Westchester Lane — $559,900 — Explore a stunning 6-bedroom home with exceptional amenities in a desirable lake community.
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