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Just a reminder that there is a one-day delay in trash/recycling pick up this week and next due to the holidays.
As part of the development along John Howell Drive, a new connection to LaPorte Avenue has been constructed by the developers of Panda Express. Called Express Way, the new roadway is a one-way, exit-only road to help improve circulation of the Laporte Center Subdivision, which includes Panda Express and Family Express. The new roadway opens on December 27, weather permitting. While John Howell can still be still used to exit the subdivision, using Express Way eliminates the need to turn back toward the Silhavy/Laporte Roundabout. The new roadway provides the opportunity to access the Silhavy/Laporte Roundabout to provide more destination opportunities.
With the extreme cold (and snow) plus holiday closures, we are sharing emergency options for those seeking shelter. Each location states that no alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons or smoking are allowed in the buildings.
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Vอaอlอpอaอrอaอiอsอoอ อFอiอrอeอ อSอtอaอtอiอoอnอ อ #อ2อ (2605 Cumberland Dr.) is open as a daytime warming center from 7:00 am โ 8:00 pm Friday, Dec. 23 through Sunday, Dec. 25.
Cอhอrอiอsอtอ อLอuอtอhอeอrอaอnอ อCอhอuอrอcอhอ (2610 N Campbell, across from Valparaiso High School) will be open day and night from now through at least Sunday morning, Dec. 25 for day and night shelter. Cots and bedding are available.
2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ2โฃ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ Valparaiso wins in Public Safety! This year the Valparaiso Fire Department added new apparatus to the fleet, completing a total replacement of all frontline equipment since 2016. Both the Valparaiso Police and Fire Departments led successful recruiting efforts this year, attracting hundreds of strong applicants โ allowing the departments to choose the finest candidates. The City also earned an ISO Class 2 rating for fire protection, reflecting safety preparedness and putting Valpo among just 7 other departments STATEWIDE to be rated so highly.
The City has announced the opening of 3 new downtown parking lots:
1. Morgan Boulevard South Lot โ just south of Michigan & Indiana (access from Morgan Blvd.)
2. Morgan Boulevard North Lot โ southeast corner of Morgan & Lincolnway (access from Morgan)
3. Lafayette Street East โ expansion of lot at northeast corner of Lafayette & Jefferson
Each lot will offer 3-hour parking or all-day parking with a permit. Permits for 2023 parking are now available at City Hall.
For the online map, visit
http://ci.valparaiso.in.us/953/Parking
Due to the holiday closures of Valparaiso's traditional warming centers, Valparaiso Fire #2, located at 2605 Cumberland Dr., will be open as a daytime warming center from 7:00 am to 8 pm daily on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 23-25.
Living Hope Community Church has announced an emergency overnight warming center...
Starting early this afternoon, Valparaiso is anticipating a major blizzard event potentially lasting 24-36 hours (Thursday through Saturday) accompanied by bitter cold and strong winds up to 55 mph that will affect day-to-day business for our City and residents. Valparaiso City Services will be working throughout the day and evening to handle this event.
For updated details regarding the national weather forecast for the Valparaiso area visit
https://www.weather.gov/media/lot/DssPacket.pdf
For information on Valparaisoโs major thoroughfares, critical areas and secondary streets visit
https://www.ci.valparaiso.in.us/DocumentCenter/View/7849/WINTER-EVENT-MAJOR-THOROUGHFARE-MAP
2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ2โฃ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ The City of Valparaiso celebrates businesses and nonprofit organizations with ARPA grants, added parking options and a Shop Valpo program to encourage us all to think VALPO first for goods and experiences.
2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ2โฃ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ Valparaiso saw many upgrades to infrastructure and safety this year, including a resurfaced water tower to serve for years to come, improved roadway surfaces, miles of sidewalks and added safety features -- such as cross walks, radar-controlled signs, speed tables and a new traffic signal.
NIPSCO is tracking forecasted winter storm weather with potential heavy rain, ice, snow and winds, expected to impact our area Thursday through Saturday. They are preparing crews and encourage customers to prepare. You may report any outages in one of 3 ways โ on the NIPSCO app, online at NIPSCO.com/out or call 1-800-4-NIPSCO.
City Administrator Mike Jessen and Director of Development George Douglas partnered with NIPSCO to support the Salvation Armyโs annual bell ringing effort at Strack & Van Til today. Many thanks to all who contributed today and those who support community efforts like this year โround.
The holidays are upon us! Spot this sign of cheer at the Art Walk at Cumberland Crossing, thanks to artist myrescuedogs.org (Martha Cares).
PRO TIP: Gift cards to Valpo spots make excellent stocking stuffers! Score a gift for yourself by going to this original post by Valparaiso Events and commenting with your favorite Valpo spot to shop/dine - for a chance to win a gift certificate from the Valpo Chamber. Shop Valpo this season... and always!
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