Daily
Valpo
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Valpo.
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Horizon Bank awarded the Go Beyond Community Service Award to advisors Krysta Loucks, Jennifer Shoup, Donna Willis, and Jennifer Wilson for their exceptional community engagement and leadership. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ Valparaiso to feature six homes in the Homebuilders Association's annual Parade of Homes, showcasing cutting-edge residential properties on select dates in September. PanoramaNOW
- ➤ Jesse Harper, the Porter County Center Township Trustee, was awarded Trustee of the Year for his community-building efforts, including hiring the Township's first social worker and implementing supportive initiatives. NWI Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Edward Naymon, 33, died following a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on State Road 49 near Valparaiso. NWI Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Harvest Tyme Family Farm in Lowell hosts a Wizard of Oz Festival featuring character meet-and-greets and various festivities this weekend. NWI Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A City Council member criticized Valparaiso Community Schools for not issuing a district-wide alert about unverified threats at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. NWI Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Drought Monitor has reported Moderate to Severe Drought conditions across much of Northwest Indiana and parts of Illinois as of September 19, 2024. XROCK 103.9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR This compact, easy-to-use rangefinder is packed with features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a USB-C rechargeable battery. Lightweight and accurate, it’s a great choice for casual or beginner golfers looking for reliable performance. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Valpo.
-
Scratch Cooking with Chef Amanda Salas at Journeyman Distillery
Experience the art and history of craft cooking with renowned chefs at Journeyman Distillery’s Meet the Makers Series in Valparaiso, IN.
-
Fight Like a Girl: Women's Self-Defense Class
Learn essential self-defense techniques and situational awareness from experienced instructors at this empowering women's self-defense course.
-
Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics Training Course
Learn essential strategies and tactics for senior firefighters and entry-level officers to function effectively as initial incident commanders.
-
Annual Fall Harvest Festival & Antique Equipment Exhibition
Experience a celebration of agricultural heritage with antique equipment displays, steam engines, and a vibrant flea market at Sunset Hill Farm County Park.
-
Valparaiso Brewfest: Indiana's Craft Beer Celebration
Experience the diverse flavors of craft beer at the 14th annual Valparaiso Brewfest, featuring over 200 unique brews from more than 80 breweries.
-
2nd Annual Valparaiso Boys Basketball Golf Outing
Experience a day of golf at Valparaiso Country Club, with proceeds supporting the local Boys Basketball program.
-
Monday Morning Madness Sale
Experience exclusive deals every Monday for two hours only at Hungry Hound Boutique & Grooming, featuring different sales each week.
-
Paws to Read - Comfort Dog Visits
Experience the soothing presence of Caleb the Comfort Dog at the Valparaiso Public Library during monthly visits aimed at providing comfort and connection.
-
Young Frankenstein: A Musical Comedy
Experience the electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks' legendary film 'Young Frankenstein' as it comes to life at the Memorial Opera House with humor and unforgettable musical numbers.
-
Actors From the London Stage presents Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'
The actors have performed in venues such as Shakespeare's Globe and the National Theatre in London. AFTLS has visited Valpo several times in the 2010s. As part of their visit this year, the actors will perform Twelfth Night in the Center for the Arts' University Theater on Friday evening, Oct. 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. CT - 3hr runtime w/ 15 intermission - $10/ticket can be purchased on the Center for the Arts website.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
A Budget-Friendly Golf Rangefinder with Premium Features
The REVASRI NK‑1000 rangefinder is a surprisingly capable option for golfers who want accuracy without spending a fortune.
Priced under $50, it includes features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a rechargeable USB-C battery. Plus, it’s compact and lightweight, easily locks onto targets, and seamlessly switches between yards and meters. It’s a great pick for casual or new golfers looking for reliable performance at a wallet-friendly price point.
Bonus: Shop more top-rated and best-selling golf products.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Valpo.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you can't see yourself working with someone for life, don't work with them for a day.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Valpo
Welcome to the Daily Valpo, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Valparaiso, Indiana community. If you like the Daily Valpo, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Valparaiso.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Valparaiso and across Indiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Valpo
A free Valparaiso community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyvalpo.com/sitemap