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Indoor Sports Keep Valparaiso Residents Warm
During fall and winter months, local Indiana sports teams gear up for the coming seasons. For all ages, from youth thru college, indoor sports keep wintertime exciting in addition to the excitement Mother Nature provides. From basketball to volleyball to wrestling and swimming/diving to … Continue reading
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Visual Valpo Launched by City
The City of Valparaiso Indiana has launched a new program called Visual Valpo, aimed to provide a channel for public concerns to be brought to the attention of city staff. Whether it be potholes, downed trees, damaged signs, unsightly refuse, … Continue reading
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Winter Activities in Valparaiso, Indiana
Those with an interest in sledding and toboggan rides can set their sights on Forest Park Golf Course off Harrison Boulevard or Rogers-Lakewood Park Derby Downs off North Campbell Street. Continue reading
Porter County Homebuyers Must File Tax Exemptions
The most common exemptions taken are the homestead and mortgage exemptions, and they can possibly reduce a homeowner’s bill by nearly 50% under a tax bill without such exemptions. Continue reading
Valparaiso’s University Promenade Moving Forward
A new project slated for the north gateway to Valparaiso University appears to be moving forward by 2011. University Promenade, located at the intersections of Lincolnway (and Laporte) with University Drive, will be a mixed use project with commercial, retail, and 28 … Continue reading
Valpo’s Cherry Hill Subdivision offers New Homes and Lots
Hardwood forests are the centerpeice for one of Valparaiso’s newer subdivisions called Cherry Hill. Located off 250 West on the northeast side of Valparaiso, Cherry Hill offers over 64 permit ready lots and several completed single family homes currently priced from … Continue reading
Enjoy more than nature at Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
At Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, located just outside of Valparaiso, visitors can take in the beautiful gardens, walk on trails meandering through woods, wetlands, and prairies, and observe an abundance of natural flora. But if you are looking for a little … Continue reading
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Valparaiso Farmer’s Market open June thru October
Fresh produce in the summer and early fall months is celebrated at the Valpo Farmer’s Market in Downtown Valparaiso, Indiana. Located at the intersection of Indiana and Lafayette Streets, the Central Park Plaza Market offers fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, … Continue reading
Valparaiso Taste 5 Festival
Valpo Taste 5 Festival for food samples and live music Continue reading
Valparaiso’s ChicaGo Dash Bus Service
Getting to Chicago’s Loop from Northwest Indiana is rather convenient and affordable. The City of Valparaiso has four new buses built by Motor Coach that can transport up to 53 passengers each, and offer such features as on-board WIFI, satellite TV, and … Continue reading
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