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Valpo
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kiwanis Field was named one of the 10 most endangered places in Indiana because five key factors show its history and future are at risk—local officials say protection plans must move quickly. NWI Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The prolonged outage at the BP Whiting Refinery caused fuel supplies to drop in the Great Lakes region—gas prices are expected to hit their highest point in 2025. Local drivers and transport companies may face rising fuel costs as the supply issue continues. NWI Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Porter County Health Department and its partners installed the first SaveHeart station on August 15 at Central Park Plaza near the amphitheater restroom—four more stations will be placed in busy areas to boost public access to AEDs. Valpo Life
- ➤ Northwest Health is hosting a free talk on new surgery techniques at 85 E. U.S. Highway 6, Valparaiso from 9 to 10 a.m. on August 27th—Dr. Jeremy Luedtke will explain less invasive methods and answer community questions. Valpo Life
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Marrakesh Express - a CSNY Experience
8:00 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $40-$80 — Experience soaring harmonies and timeless classics in a tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
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Late Summer Car, Truck, & Bike Show and Swap Meet
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Porter County Expo Center — $5 entry — Enjoy a lively car and motorcycle show along with a vibrant swap meet the weekend before Labor Day.
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Hayden Coffman Concert
5-11 p.m. — Sunset Hill Farm County Park — Entry Details Unavailable — Experience a night of fantastic music in the new amphitheater.
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Valparaiso Popcorn Festival (46th Annual)
2-8 p.m. — Central Park Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate 46 years of popcorn fun with a parade, vendors, music, and family-friendly activities.
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