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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • NIPSCO, in partnership with NiSource Charitable Foundation, awards $100,000 each to Purdue University Northwest and Boys & Girls Club of Northern Indiana Corridor for DEI and economic inclusion programs.  Valpo Life
  • The Valparaiso Creative Council is calling for artists to participate in its 2025 event lineup, offering paid opportunities across a variety of creative events.  PanoramaNOW
  • The Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign has started in Northwest Indiana, aiming to support food pantries, meals, and emergency needs with goals reaching up to $235,000 in different counties.  NWI Times

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A man in Northwest Indiana receives a $37.7 million settlement, the largest ever in Indiana for personal injury before trial, for injuries sustained in a construction-zone crash.  NWI Times

CULTURE NEWS

  • The LCSO's annual Holiday Pops concert on December 14th offers a festive experience, featuring a Silent Night sing-a-long and the sale of food and beverages.  PanoramaNOW

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Fifteen closed Pizza Hut locations in Northwest Indiana will be auctioned off in Dallas on Jan. 21, with a starting bid of $1 million, following financial difficulties of franchisee EYM Brands.  NWI Times

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Porter County Community Foundation awarded the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship to Samuel Macker, William Orban, and Mariah Rivera for their exceptional academic performance and community involvement.  Valpo Life

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Gabis Arboretum at PNW offers an annual membership for $50, providing benefits like free admission, early access, discounts, and more for a limited time.  Valpo Life
  • Oak Partners hosted a holiday brunch at Innsbrook Country Club to strengthen relationships with clients and express gratitude, featuring Santa Claus and client-contributed toy drives.  Valpo Life

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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

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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

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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

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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

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