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Saturday, December 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Local energy provider NIPSCO shares winter efficiency tips for Valparaiso residents, urging them to use natural light, adjust thermostat settings, and seal air leaks to keep heating bills in check (online tools are available to track usage and savings).  Valpo Life

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Larson-Danielson honored standout employees by naming superintendent Noah Varnak the John Simmons Award winner and field coordinator Lisa Doan the Marilyn Alm Award honoree — it also recognized Star Safety Crew teams at the Linde/Praxair project, Westville Correctional Center and Raclin Murphy Encore Center for safe work practices.  NWI.LIFE

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Madrigal dinner show started last weekend at Boone Grove High School as choir and band shared Christmas songs, and culinary students served food. The high school’s boys’ basketball team, now 3-2, will begin winter break today with a double-header versus Tri-Township as coach Dean Hill praises the team’s progress.  Valpo Life
  • The Area Career Center held its annual door decorating contest and chose the Dental program as the winner for its gingerbread-themed door 'Gingerbread kisses and cavity free wishes.' ACC will host tours for sending schools from Jan. 12-16 and an open house with online applications starting Jan. 21 (5-7 p.m.).  NWI.LIFE

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • NYE Wines & Wishes

    5-11:59 p.m. — Trailyard by Shady Creek Winery — Reservations recommended — Savor a delicious 3-course Surf & Turf dinner special to celebrate the New Year.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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  • Veterans of Comedy

    7-10 p.m. — Art Theater — $25 General Admission — Enjoy a night of laughter hosted by Alex Ortiz with featured performances from Zako Ryan, Kirk Mchenry, and Robert Day.

    Sat, 1/17/26

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  • Bad Momz of Comedy

    7-10 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with the amazing Bad Momz of Comedy as seen on the Kelly Clarkson Show.

    Thu, 1/22/26

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  • Vision Book Workshop

    5:30 p.m. — Cooks Corners School — Free entry — Create a vision for your life through collaging images and affirmations.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.

~ Sylvia Plath

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