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Do You Like To COOK? You Can Enter the Fresh Start Menu Competition on July 27th – Valpo
Fresh Start Food Trucks is hosting a Menu Competition on Saturday, July 27th from 11am – 2pm at Living Hope Church, located at 1115 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso. Anyone is invited to compete with their favorite recipe. Winners will be voted on by the audience. Funds from this campaign will be used to purchase and update a food truck, which will be solely run by formerly incarcerated individuals and will operate primarily outside the Porter County Jail and other justice-oriented buildings.
Roundabout planned for Husky Trail and CR 200N
WARSAW — Warsaw is looking at plans for a new roundabout that would be on the far-north side of the city. The city redevelopment commission approved plans that will allow the city to begin an en engineering study on a future roundabout at the corner of Husky Trail and CR 200N.
South Bend to see more than 120 new homes replace blighted areas' vacant lots
SOUTH BEND — The city recently inked two deals that will bring more than 120 single-family homes, many of them reserved for low- to middle-income buyers, to South Bend neighborhoods replete with vacant lots. The larger of the two projects entails $25 million of total investment to build 92 homes on the city's...
Innovation center planned for Warsaw Chemical property in Warsaw
WARSAW — While a new parking garage and relocation of the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds received much of attention last week with the rollout of plans by OrthorWorx, the city is throwing its support behind another big proposal. The city of Warsaw announced on Monday plans to acquire all of...
Casey's coming to Mishawaka despite close proximity to Wellfield
Casey's Convenience Store and Gas Station will be coming to the Southeast corner of Douglas and Fir Road in Mishawaka. The Mishawaka Common Council voted in a supermajority to rezone this site to make way for Casey's, which would be a $6-Million dollar investment. Some pushing back, including Mishawaka Mayor...
Bridge to close until December in Mishawaka
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- Mishawka city officials announced the Cedar Street Bridge over the St. Joseph River will close on Monday, July 8, at 9 a.m., and reopen December 1. Officials add this is for the first phase of scheduled maintenance and construction of the riverwalk expansion, which is vital for connecting the north and south side of the riverwalk.
Valparaiso University unveils new marquee sign on corner of 30 and Sturdy
Valparaiso University (VU) has long been a beacon in the Valparaiso community. From educational opportunities to events for the whole family, VU always has a lot happening on campus. To keep the community informed, VU unveiled a brand new marquee on July 1 in a small ceremony alongside project donors from the Vinay and Suman Das Foundation. The sign sits on the corner of US-30 and Sturdy Road, front and center for all traveling by.
2026 Safety Kaden Gebhardt Hears Back From Notre Dame
Kaden Gebhardt has been grabbing the attention of college coaches all year. The 2026 Ohio safety worked out Irish Invasion in June and clearly caught Notre Dame’s attention, which is why he heard from Irish recruiting analyst Deland McCullough II very early on June 15th, the first day colleges could directly reach out to 2026 prospects.
New Franciscan Health building open in La Porte
Orthopedic surgeon, WorkingWell and HEALTHeACCESS offices included. A new Franciscan Health building housing a variety of services is now open in the City of La Porte. The building at 400 Legacy Plaza West houses a Franciscan Physician Network orthopedic surgeon’s office, a Franciscan WorkingWell location and a HEALTHeACCESS office.
ISP: Woman bites trooper, spits on jail officer during drunk driving arrest
VALPARAISO, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana State Police say a Chicago woman bit a trooper and spit on a jail officer during her drunk driving arrest on Interstate 94 on Saturday. State police say the situation started at around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday in Porter County. Trooper Baumeister was patrolling I-94 east of a truck weigh […]
GreatNews.Life takes on Valparaiso branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana for second quarterly meeting
On June 26, the GreatNews.Life (GNL) core staff held its second quarterly meeting of the year at the Valparaiso Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana. After the team celebrated the company’s recent successes and discussed what lies ahead, Lauren Roths, club director of the Valpo branch, took them on a tour of the nearly two-year-old facility. The GNL team members learned more about the club’s programs, talked with some of the kids at the club, and even tried out some of the facility’s features for themselves. Roths believes that the Valpo branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana has had a significant positive impact on the community.
Fond memories rush back for Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ in return to South Bend
SOUTH BEND — Monday was a day of reflection for Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ. The two-time Gold Glove winner was at the South Bend Cubs game for a special meet-and-greet. Happ threw out the ceremonial first pitch before signing autographs for an hour. More than a thousand people stood in line for an hour or longer to get the signature of the Chicago Cubs everyday left fielder.
First Fridays: Backyard BBQ in South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- July's First Fridays' theme is Backyard BBQ, described by DTSB as celebrating the simple joys of summer, including picnics, BBQ, time outdoors with friends and family, garage sales, yard games, and more. This Friday, July 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the community is invited...
Congressman Frank Mrvan and La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody announce $1 million federal grant for downtown La Porte
On the sunny afternoon of July 1, La Porte residents, first responders, and municipal staff gathered in The Reading Wifi Garden of the La Porte County Public Library for a momentous occasion. Mayor of La Porte Tom Dermody and Indiana First Congressional District Representative Frank Mrvan announced that the City of La Porte has received a Community Project Funding grant of over $959,000 from the federal government. Dermody announced that the grant will help fund the improvement of the sewer infrastructure underneath Indiana Avenue, one of La Porte’s main streets. Dermody is pleased to participate in this partnership and appreciates Mrvan’s efforts in procuring the funds for the city.
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