Valparaiso Local News – Thursday, December 12th, 2024

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Thursday, December 12th, 2024

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The South Shore Line is planning a schedule adjustment to improve on-time performance and increase weekend service after addressing wheel problems and construction delays. Lakeshore Public Media
➤ St. Catherine Hospital's Wings of Healing ceremony provides a means for individuals to honor lost loved ones through donations and angel ornaments, supporting medical education scholarships. Valpo Life

CULTURE NEWS

➤ The Memorial Opera House Foundation announces 'Hollywood Through the Ages,' a unique theatre production featuring artists with developmental disabilities, showcasing timeless Hollywood songs, in partnership with The Penguin Project®. Valpo Life

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The Indiana Department of Transportation allocates $50 million to enhance road safety, targeting a 25% reduction in fatal and serious injuries over the next decade. XROCK 103.9
➤ Police officers are set to get a 15% pay raise in the first year of a new contract, with a 3.5% increase in the following three years, along with enhanced supplemental pay for specialized roles. NWI Times

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Andy Waddle, with a distinguished coaching career and significant improvements to Marietta College's football program, has been appointed as Valparaiso University's 19th head football coach. Valpo Life

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VALPARAISO EVENTS

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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.

Fri, 12/13/24

Friday, December 13th, 2024
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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.

Sat, 12/14/24

Saturday, December 14th, 2024
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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.

Sun, 12/15/24

Sunday, December 15th, 2024
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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.

Sun, 12/22/24

Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
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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.

Tue, 12/31/24

Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
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VALPARAISO ANNOUNCEMENTS

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