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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Berglund Construction is working on community projects in Valparaiso and nearby areas—its work includes the new Journeyman Distillery and a residence hall at Purdue Northwest in Hammond that show a focus on quality partnerships. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ Valparaiso-based family owned beer wholesaler Indiana Beverage has built BlueJayII—an adjacent 115,000 square foot flex space offering diverse commercial spaces with a seven-year tax abatement. It continues to support local business growth following the success of Blue Jay I built in 2019 on Indiana Beverage property. Valpo Life
- ➤ Regional Care Group held its 50th anniversary celebration at the RailCats SteelYard stadium on August 14—over 450 employees enjoyed food, games, and a baseball match with their families. CEO Bill Trowbridge praised the staff’s work—marking a day to honor past efforts and plan for future services. Valpo Life
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor did not object to NIPSCO and industrial customers’ request to form GenCo—a less regulated subsidiary—to fund new data centers in northern Indiana. The proposed order includes exceptions, such as only applying to customers using over 100 MW of energy, as demand for data centers grows. NWI Times
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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