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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Berglund Construction joined Valpo Parks earlier this week to celebrate the PicklePlex grand opening at ValPLAYso Park — a project managed from start to finish that added six new pickleball courts. Local leaders and fans gathered at the ceremony — marking a key step in the park's rePLAY initiative to boost local recreation. NWI.LIFE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jon Shelton co-owns Drivers’ Gallery, a shop that modifies cars, trucks and motorcycles to serve the Valpo community. He also started DG United, a local soccer team that has lost only one game since 2024—his work brings car lovers together at events like the Popcorn Festival. Valpo Life
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana hosted its second STEM-a-Thon today at Urschel Pavilion in downtown Valparaiso — gathering over 200 kids from 10 clubs who visited 20 activity stations to explore science and math. The event featured special activities like high-tech surgical robots and giant bugs — a fun way for the kids to learn new things. NWI.LIFE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Patrick Lyp will leave his role as City Attorney after accepting a private-sector job, Mayor Jon Costas announced—Lyp, who joined city service in 2014 and helped with major downtown projects, plans to continue supporting the community. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ INDOT announced that phase three pavement patching on I-65 will begin next week and last through late August between 93rd and Central Avenues. Overnight lane closures will occur near 61st Avenue today and on July 28 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. — drivers are urged to allow extra time. XROCK 103.9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State officials said cooling centers will open across Indiana to help people beat the extreme summer heat — residents can call 2-1-1 for updated locations and hours. XROCK 103.9
SHOP NEWS
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July Bike Night
6-9 p.m. — Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso — Free event — Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with live music, food, drinks, and diverse motorcycles.
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Sandbergs Towing School Bus & Combine Derby
5-9 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — VIP tickets available — Experience thrilling school bus and combine derbies in an exciting local event.
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Daisy Adventurer Day Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Camp Butternut Springs | Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana — Registration required — Dive into nature and craft activities with new friends at this fun-filled junior camp.
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Valpo Corn Roast Festival
5-10 p.m. — Central Park Plaza — Ticket required — Enjoy endless locally-grown corn while supporting community charities with live music and food trucks.
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Hometown Jams: Priscilla Block
4-6 p.m. — Northwest Health Amphitheater — Ticketed event — Enjoy live music from Priscilla Block at a vibrant local venue.
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Mick Foley: One-Man Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Art Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience wrestling’s finest storyteller as he shares new tales from his legendary career.
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Zao Island Finale
10 p.m. — Zao Island — $25 per student, $15 per adult — Enjoy a night of unlimited attractions including go-karts and laser tag for middle and high school students.
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Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics - District 1
6-10 p.m. & 8 a.m.-4 p.m. — MAAC Foundation - First Responder Training Campus — Course fee applies — Enhance your fire officer skills with strategic and tactical training sessions over several weeks.
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Brewski Fest 2025
5-10 p.m. — Central Park Plaza — Join in for a day filled with great beer, good music, and awesome vibes.
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Invincible - A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson
7-8:30 p.m. — Hard Rock Cafe Northern Indiana — Cost TBA — Experience a vibrant tribute to the King of Pop with live performances.
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