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Crown Point Wine Fest creates a fun and memorable evening for attendees
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Downtown Crown Point was packed and lively on Saturday, September 12, as the City of Crown Point Wine Fest took over Bulldog Park. Hundreds of attendees filled the park for the evening to try new alcohol, eat good food, and listen to live music with friends and family. Featuring fine wines and alcohol from Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan, attendees were able to sample a variety of …
The City of Whiting celebrates Mexican culture through annual Empanada Fest
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On Saturday, September 12, The city of Whiting ate, drank, and danced the day away at the Whiting Lakefront Park, celebrating an event that has quickly become a community staple- Empanada Fest. Local food trucks, businesses, and vendors set up shop throughout the park; dozens of Region merchants got to share their wares and passions with the city. The food trucks served all sorts of Mexican …
Capturing the best moments of Popcorn Festival: 18 years of Great News
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GreatNews.Life and the City of Valparaiso have grown together over the past 18 years, and that is most clear at Valparaiso Events’ Popcorn Festival. Whether attending the parade, discovering local musicians at the kickoff concerts, or participating in one of the Valparaiso Parks Department’s fun runs and races, GreatNews.Life has been there to report on all of the wonderful, ecstatic …
Downtown Valparaiso celebrates with thousands during 48th annual Popcorn Fest and parade
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On Saturday, September 12, the streets of Valparaiso were jam-packed with local businesses, parade floats, vendors, and thousands of attendees for the annual Popcorn Fest downtown. Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas considers the Popcorn Fest to be the ultimate experience for the city to showcase everything it has to offer. “You have our beautiful downtown filled with local businesses …
Valparaiso Popcorn Festival Parade 2026
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On Saturday, September 12, the streets of Valparaiso were jam-packed with local businesses, parade floats, vendors, and thousands of attendees for the annual Popcorn Fest downtown. Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas considers the Popcorn Fest to be the ultimate experience for the city to showcase everything it has to offer.
Popcorn Festival 2026
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The Popcorn Festival took place on September 12th, 2026.
Popcorn Panic 2026
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The Popcorn Panic race took place on September 12th, 2026.
Lit’l Kernel Puff Run 2026
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The Lit'l Kernel Puff Run took place on September 12th, 2026.
BOYS FOOTBALL Valparaiso VS Michigan City 2026
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The Michigan City Wolves hosted the Valparaiso Vikings for senior night at Ames Field. Cooper Gear opened up scoring for the Vikings with a 13 yard run in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Wolves capitalized on a lost fumble by Valpo on a punt return. They drove down the field to the redzone. What looked like a costly interception of a Chance Bernard toss, was deflected and caught by …
City of Hammond joins forces with the community for 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
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On Friday, September 11, the City of Hammond welcomed the community to the Hammond Sportsplex for its 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. Pastor Sam Hamstra of Anthem Church provided the invocation for the event. Scott Miller, chief of staff for the City of Hammond, recalls the emotions of 9/11 and his personal experience of learning about it. “There are certain moments in …
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Valparaiso begins school year late due to storms
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What’s recently happened? The start of the school year here at Valparaiso High School (VHS) has been an eventful one. Freshman and new student orientation on Tuesday, August 11, went as planned, as incoming students toured the building, became familiar with their schedules and learned about clubs and activities they can join in VHS. Soon after students began to be dismissed, alarms …
Currie Motors Ford of Valpo’s body shop combines craftsmanship, technology, and customer care
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Vehicle damage can affect far more than exterior appearance, often impacting structural systems, technology, and overall safety. At Currie Motors Ford of Valpo, the body shop works behind the scenes to combine technical expertise, precision repairs, and customer support to return vehicles safely back to the road. “A dealership's body shop or collision center team restores accident-damaged …

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