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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Valparaiso educators just earned top honors from Ivy Tech statewide?
  • How could Ed Soliday’s plan change your electric bill?
  • Why did Valparaiso residents pack the Statehouse over new voting maps?

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 26 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy with flurries, temps: high: 31, low: 3.
  • Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 10 and low of -1 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Southridge teacher recognized for dual credit work (duboiscountyfreepress.com) — Valparaiso educators are prominently featured in Ivy Tech’s statewide President’s Awards, with associate professor Krystal Madden, adjunct Marilyn Myers, and high school instructor William Guinee all honored for their teaching. The piece spotlights Southridge counselor Erin Rauscher as the dual credit Instructor of the Year, alongside dozens of standout faculty from campuses across Indiana.
   

• ‘BILL SHOCK': Lawmakers discuss ways to counter rising utility costs (indianacitizen.org) — State Rep. Ed Soliday of Valparaiso is helping lead Statehouse talks on how to curb “bill shock” as Indiana residents face a 17.5% jump in electric bills this year. Lawmakers are weighing performance-based ratemaking and stronger utility assistance programs during a special session, aiming to keep power reliable and more affordable for Hoosier households.
   

• Senate committee pushes redistricting forward though future still unknown (rochsent.com) — Valparaiso residents were among hundreds of Hoosiers who traveled to the Statehouse to protest a controversial mid-cycle congressional redistricting bill aimed at strengthening Republican control. The measure cleared an Indiana Senate committee but faces uncertain support on the floor, with some GOP senators wavering amid intense pressure from Trump and Gov. Mike Braun.
   

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  • FOUND CAT — Valparaiso / Jackson Township (near 350 E & Tratebas Rd)
    Very friendly adult cat showed up at our home last night crying to come inside. He/She is clearly socialized and used to being around people. A vet… (Nextdoor High Meadows)
  • Does anyone know of any World War 2 or Korean War veterans that would be willing to meet/talk with my teenaged son?
    He is very interested in history and wants to meet the men/women ‘who were there’. We have gone to the local VFW but haven’t gotten too far. Thanks… (Nextdoor Linden Garden)
  • JC Penney posted a job opening for Omnichannel Associate - Porters Vale in Valparaiso. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Valparaiso. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Valparaiso here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chesterton

  • Parades Weekend Lights Up Michigan City and Chesterton with TEAM WIMS (wimsradio.com)
  • Chesterton councilwoman speaks out against redistricting (chicagotribune.com)
  • Duneland Board grants raises to administrators and classified employees (chicagotribune.com)

Westville

  • Appointment of Dean of Students, Britt Hudson (pnw.edu)

Portage

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