Good morning, Valparaiso.

On August 2, hundreds gathered at Deep River County Park to watch the Deep River Grinders and the Shriners play vintage baseball—a nostalgic game with 19th-century rules—that raised funds for child healthcare at Shriners Children’s Hospital of Chicago, an event that began in 2012.

Women at Korellis drive progress in construction by supporting key operations and safety roles that boost teamwork and career growth in the local industry.

Operations administrator Leslie Aldrich and her colleagues help maintain high standards in service and foster a positive work culture.

Lainey Freiwald recently launched Cozy Oven Creations in Valparaiso, offering custom pre-orders on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and an open cart on weekends.

Her menus change often to include treats such as gluten-free+vegan options, keto and sugar-free delights.

Valparaiso University will offer free fall performances, starting with a Faculty Showcase Recital on Friday, Aug.

28 at Duesenberg Recital Hall and a Homecoming Concert on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Chapel of the Resurrection. Additional shows include chamber, choral and Halloween-themed concerts with tickets available online or at VUCA.

Kinder lernen Deutsch is a program for children in grades 2-4 held on Tuesday afternoons from 4-5 p.m. at the Kade-Duesenberg German House on the Valparaiso University campus — it offers fun German lessons with games and songs starting Sept.

29 and runs through February for $75.

Four regional high schools were named in U.S. News & World Report's top 25 for 2026 based on strong college readiness, test performance and graduation rates.

The ranking highlights local schools' commitment to academic success.

State Sen. Ed Charbonneau announced that eligible residents can call 211 to apply for up to $5,000 in emergency aid from the State Disaster Relief Fund after recent storms displaced families.

The state is collecting damage reports to guide further recovery assistance.