Monday, July 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Valparaiso welcomes The Golf Lodge – Alpen Haus that will offer German food and virtual golf with TrackMan simulators while a new Pizza Hut opens in Merrillville and Jack in the Box returns later this year with 24/7 service. Additional new openings include a second Daily Drip location in Dyer, OpenYum Noodles in Merrillville, Build-A-Bear Workshop in Schererville, Wamy’s Burgers N Beaks in Munster, Johnny K’s Patio in Lansing, and Jimmy John’s in Lowell, and meanwhile the old Beef Mart building in Portage was torn down for new development. NWI Times
SPORTS NEWS
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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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The Late Summer Car, Truck, & Bike Show & Swap Meet
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Porter County Expo Center — $5 - $20 — Celebrate classic cars and motorcycles at a vibrant swap meet before Labor Day.
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