Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
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🏘️ Community
The VNA Hospice NWI's 20th annual Tree of Remembrance event offered families a communal space to honor and remember lost loved ones during the holiday season.
The Valpo Parks Foundation acknowledges the significant contributions and achievements of four departing board members who collectively served 29 years, advancing park projects and enhancing community recreation.
🚨 Crime
Donald Johnson's bond was denied due to being considered a flight risk and financially dangerous, as he owes nearly $600,000 in restitution for a decade-old fraud case.
The sentencing for Marcus Wright, involved in a 2022 fatal crash due to intoxicated driving, was postponed after issues with the plea agreement's home detention provisions.
🎭 Culture
Tickets for the LCSO's annual Holiday Pops concert, featuring a Silent Night sing-a-long, are selling quickly.
📰 Economy
United Way Northwest Indiana receives a $1.32 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide job training for young adults in construction and other sectors.
🎓 Education
Bishop Noll Institute senior Sergio Meza was awarded the Lilly Scholarship, covering four years of full tuition at any Indiana college, marking him as the 14th recipient from his school since 1998.
🏛️ Government
Valparaiso's city council agreed to issue $4.4 million in bonds for road repairs and golf course irrigation upgrades, adjusting after finding surplus funds.
🎉 Valparaiso Events
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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.
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.
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