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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Valparaiso police say that an injured and frantic woman came to the station today and reported that a man battered her, held a knife to her throat, strangled her until she lost consciousness, and repeatedly threatened to kill her—authorities are investigating the attempted murder case. NWI Times
- ➤ A 20-year-old man from Lake Station was charged with attempted murder after he allegedly hit his father with an object while boating in Portage on Thursday—both were thrown into the water—authorities are investigating the incident. NWI Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Valparaiso announced cooling centers at the YMCA, library, Daybreak Resource Center and CoAction to help residents cope with this week’s heat wave—police also launched a CARE Program to check on neighbors without working air conditioning. City of Valparaiso
- ➤ Valpo Parks announced a plan to redevelop the former McGill Factory on Lafayette Street into a new indoor recreation and enrichment campus for Valparaiso. The project will work with Sports Facilities Companies and is set to open Fall 2027 — officials said they will oversee all phases. Z107.1
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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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Zach Top Live Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience Zach Top's authentic country sound at this local favorite event.
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