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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Valpo Parks announced that Facilities and Maintenance Director Matt Slack earned his Certified Playground Safety Inspector certification & now joins Chris Michalak to keep playgrounds safe for the community. Valpo Life
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 21-year-old Hebron man died after being electrocuted and drowning at Marina Shores on July 10 when boaters were not warned of shock hazards, and his family filed a lawsuit alleging the marina broke safety codes by not posting proper warning signs—claiming its inaction led to both his death and his brother’s serious injury. NWI Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new 82-room Tru by Hilton hotel is under construction on U.S. 30 in Valparaiso — the project will add more hotel options to the area and details about its completion are not yet available. NWI Times
- ➤ Ignacio Martinez grew up in Mexico and worked in the United States picking grapes and peaches before opening his restaurant, Don Delfis House of Pancakes, in Northwest Indiana. He said his hard work and love for cooking – a passion that guides his family-run business – continue to shape his local success. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ Grace Handzlik—an animal trainer from Wanatah—started Dozer’s Pet Academy after adopting Dozer to help manage her epilepsy and PTSD, and she formed her LLC in May with over 30 clients signing up for $20 per hour training services. She now works locally in Valpo to help pet owners and raise awareness about service animal training. Valpo Life
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lubeznik Center for the Arts will open registration on August 11 at noon Central for fall classes and workshops for children, teens and adults. The program offers many courses including new workshops—Pixels, Patterns & Pop Culture for ages 10-17 and Bless the Mic Poetry & Performance for teens. NWI.LIFE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Porter County's E911 center handles over 200,000 emergency calls each year, with 98% answered in under 10 seconds under the leadership of Debby Gunn and Jim Biggs. The center trains dispatchers for complex emergencies and partners with local agencies using Rave technology to keep our community safe — a vital link between citizens and first responders. Valpo Life
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Region patients battling chronic low back pain now have a new treatment option at Franciscan Health Pain Management Center Dyer where Dr. Prasanth Nuthakki offers the VIA Disc NP procedure — it uses a purified allograft gel to restore cushioning in damaged spinal discs and is performed under local anesthesia with recovery similar to that of a steroid injection. Valpo Life
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Valpo men’s basketball standout Lavonte Dority has joined the team as the Recruiting & Player Development Coach under head coach Roger Powell Jr. (He played professionally in Europe for eight years and worked with Adidas Basketball) and will help build the team’s future success. Valpo Life
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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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