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Lucky BreakA $50,000 Powerball Double Play ticket was sold at Strack & Van Til in PortageIf you bought a Powerball ticket at the Portage Strack & Van Til for Monday's drawing, check it. A Double Play ticket sold at the store, 6046 Central Ave., won $50,000. It was one of three $50,000 winners in Indiana that night, and the other two were sold in Bargersville and Lebanon.Today’s editionRead

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From Inside INdiana Business, The Times of Northwest Indiana and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Inside INdiana Business16 hours ago

    Ivy Tech launching fiber optic training programs with Google investment

    The eight-week course will be held at Ivy Tech campuses in Bloomington, Fort Wayne and Valparaiso. Participants will receive hands-on training and skills needed to pursue careers in fiber optic installation, network infrastructure and related fields.

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  2. Travel IndianaNov. 2

    Valparaiso Events Presents: Vienna Boys Choir Holiday Performance

    Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 4 PMValparaiso High School Auditorium Valparaiso Events is delighted to bring the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir to Valparaiso for a special holiday performance. Celebrating more