Good morning, Valparaiso.

Ravenfell Manor in Kouts hosts its annual DIY yard haunt with weekend walkthrough events starting Oct.

23 and the Halloween weekend to support the Pleasant Township Food Pantry. Owners Carl and Brandon are casting the Spell to Scare Away Hunger at 715 W Alice St.

Indiana Dunes National Park is seeking businesses to run concession stands at two popular Lake Michigan beaches (one of Northwest Indiana's top tourist attractions) and invites interested operators to apply soon.

Hebron Schools will host the 26th Annual Hebron Haunted House on Friday, Oct.

23 and Saturday, Oct. 24 at 307 S. Main St. in Hebron. It will run from 7 to 10 p.m. with a Saturday kids’ session from 2 to 4, and proceeds will support the Angel Tree program.

Residents in Porter and nearby counties affected by storms, tornadoes and flooding from Aug.

11 to 24 can apply for FEMA disaster assistance with costs like repairs and medical bills until Sunday, Oct. 25. They can apply online or call for help (FEMA support available) at local sites.