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Terry Steagall, a United Steelworkers union activist, retired after 41 years of dedicated service, reflecting on the steel industry's evolution and challenges during his career at Inland Steel.

Grieger's Motor Sales collaborated with Lakeshore PAWS for a dog adoption event to help shelter dogs find new homes, covering adoption fees and drawing community support.

Paul Sommer earns Valparaiso's 2024 Good Neighbor Award for leveraging his athletic skills in endurance sports to champion philanthropic causes, including being the highest fundraiser at the Chicago River Swim for ALS research.

Over 1,000 students from Valparaiso Community Schools performed in the long-standing 'This Is Our Story' Christmas concert, celebrating community and creativity.

Porter County's compost sites adjust hours for the winter season, with the Portage and Boone Grove locations closing after December 14, 2024, and the Valparaiso site remaining open year-round.

The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County adjusted their compost sites' schedules, closing Portage and Boone Grove for the winter from December 16, 2024, and keeping Valparaiso open year-round.

The Indiana Department of Transportation grants $50 million to 64 locales for nearly 100 road safety projects aiming for a 25% reduction in severe crashes by 2027.

Jenny Craig Brown explores the evolution of Ford trucks, comparing her 1981 F-100 with the innovative 2024 F-150, highlighting technological advancements and custom enhancements.

Hunt & Gather Market

The Hunt & Gather Market is a vibrant pop-up event featuring over 150 vintage and antique curators alongside unique artists.

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.

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.

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.

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.