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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way Northwest Indiana and Goodwill of Michiana’s Nurse-Family Partnership were awarded a $50,000 grant to launch Health 2 Home in Porter County—this program will offer in-home nurse visits, screenings and support to help at-risk families improve maternal and child health. Valpo Life
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A police officer who found marijuana near a parked car on Saturday entered a residence on McCord Road and arrested a woman aged 52 for neglect and a man aged 20 for possession after finding unsanitary conditions with two neglected dogs—conditions marked by piles of trash and waste. Lakeshore Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ GreatNews.Life founder Chris Mahlmann and executive director Jenny Craig-Brown will mark the new school year by discussing summer events and trends from Reddit — setting a positive tone for upcoming classes. Valpo Life
- ➤ Kinder lernen Deutsch is a program for children in grades 2-4 taught at the Kade-Duesenberg German House and Cultural Center on the Valparaiso University campus. Classes meet Tuesday afternoons from 4-5 p.m. starting September 23 and run until February — the full program costs $75 and welcomes both new and experienced learners. Valpo Life
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Practice Manager Dana Gibson has led Associated Pediatricians for 21 years—guiding staff and organizing community events that support children’s health with tough business decisions. She also runs a small farm with goats, chickens, ducks, and bunnies—blending work with the challenges of country life. NWI.LIFE
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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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