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Saturday, December 7th, 2024
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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2024 Good Life Awards in northern Indiana recognized individuals for their positive community impact, celebrating leaders across various fields for their dedication and integrity. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana hosted a significant holiday event, Christmas to Remember, bringing together over 500 kids and 200 volunteers to celebrate with gifts, food, and festive activities. Valpo Life
- ➤ Carl Gallegos joins REGIONAL federal credit union, focusing on building community relationships and offering financial help. NWI.LIFE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Donald Johnson, involved in a decade-old fraud case, was granted an earlier bond hearing to potentially continue working and make restitution payments. NWI Times
- ➤ A Porter County judge sentenced repeat sex offender Kevin Sanders to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to child molesting, with a requirement to register as a sexually violent predator upon release. NWI Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ At public hearings in Hammond and Gary, school officials, community advocates, and NIPSCO ratepayers opposed a proposed 22% electric rate hike meant to fund a transition to renewable energy. NWI Times
- ➤ The Quiznos at 2620 Laporte Ave in Valparaiso Marketplace is closing at the year's end after over 20 years, marking a significant reduction of Quiznos shops in Northwest Indiana. NWI Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Valparaiso's city council debates unexpected $1.6 million surplus in paving funds, leading to a reduction of a road repair bond from $6 million to $4.4 million. Lakeshore Public Media
SPORTS NEWS
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Experience the timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, where Ebenezer Scrooge embarks on a transformative journey of redemption on Christmas Eve.
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Hunt & Gather Market
The Hunt & Gather Market is a vibrant pop-up event featuring over 150 vintage and antique curators alongside unique artists.
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Shipshewana on the Road: Gift, Food & Craft Show
A weekend event featuring a diverse range of unique gifts, food, and crafts at the Porter County Fairgrounds.
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Scrooge! - A Musical Adaptation of A Christmas Carol
This musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol follows the redemption journey of Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve.
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Holiday Pops Concert with South Shore Orchestra
Experience a festive performance featuring holiday music from around the world by Maestro Troy Webdell and the South Shore Orchestra at the Memorial Opera House.
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New Year's Eve Celebration with Rock Tribute Band Eras
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a tribute to rock music featuring the band Eras performing rock hits from the 70s to the present at the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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