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Judge takes waiver under advisement for teen in school threats

After three hours of testimony from law enforcement and a juvenile probation officer Monday afternoon, Porter County Juvenile Court Magistrate Kristen Mulligan took the petition to waive the Ohio teen accused of calling in bomb and mass shooting threats to Porter County high schools and one middle school to adult court under advisement. A decision is expected in about a week.

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Local school lunch officials fear that new USDA regulations will cripple their cafeterias

The USDA is looking to up the ante and make school lunch nutritional standards stricter. People working in the field are skeptical.

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Valpo City Council appoints Karl Cender back to the school board

The Valparaiso Democratic Committee released a scathing statement condemning the City Council's decision to appoint Karl Cender to the school board.

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NWI Business & Industry Hall of Fame inducts class of 2023

The Northwest Indiana Business & Industry Hall of Fame on Monday welcomed new members whose careers and businesses have touched the lives of most Region residents and many others across

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Valparaiso High School honors military members with new tribute

"Traditionally VHS means Valparaiso High School, but now, from this day forward, everyone will know it also stands for valor, honor, service."

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Valpo High dedicates military honor wall: 'Every name on this wall has a story' – Chicago Tribune

The walls of Valparaiso High School now honor graduates who served in the military. Superintendent Jim McCall had an idea, and Valparaiso Community Schools Community Engagement Director Don Clark, an Air Force veteran, executed the vision.

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Valparaiso council interviews potential school board members

Valparaiso Community Schools is unique from many other school boards in that its board its appointed by the city council rather than elected by voters.

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'We art Valpo,' new mural says

Executive Director Jessica Corral unveiled the digital print of the “We Art Valpo” mural Saturday on the side of Ben’s Pretzels.

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Porter County Election Board balks at last-minute change

A Valparaiso Community Schools official reached out to the elections staff to ask the polling place be shifted from the Flint Lake Elementary School gym to the media center.

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'We art Valpo,' new mural says

Executive Director Jessica Corral unveiled the digital print of the “We Art Valpo” mural Saturday on the side of Ben’s Pretzels.

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