Soliday Agency & Associates, LLC - American Family Insurance

06/12/2026

There’s nothing better than splashing in the pool on a summer day. Don’t forget these tips to make sure your family has fun and stays safe.🛟

Spending time at the pool is a favorite pastime of many, and enjoying it with your kids should be a safe and fun experience. Here are a few ways to help you make pool safety simple from American Family Insurance.

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Spring is a great time to clean out and Valparaiso City Services is hosting a Clean Out Event on June 12-13 where residents may drop off accepted household trash and bulky items. A current Valparaiso City utility bill is required and some restrictions apply (no hazardous materials, tires, propane tanks, shingles, concrete, paint, oil, batteries). Questions can be directed to (219) 462-6174.

06/12/2026

Severe storms ravaged a large part of Northwest Indiana last night, with hundreds of homes damaged and thousands without power. The rehabilitation center was extremely fortunate to have NO DAMAGE over the last 48 hours and we are functioning as normal today.

Any injured or orphaned animals found, especially as a result of the storm, may be brought to the center for care today from 8am-4pm. No appointments are necessary. Please do not provide any food to animals found.

We anticipate a busy day with many intakes as animal homes were also destroyed in the storms. Please have patience as we work to navigate this workload.

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Last nights storms and tornadoes have devastated some of our community members, but I thank God that we have not had any reported fatalities. I cannot be more proud of our first responders, highway workers, utility workers and community members who came to the rescue of the people impacted by all of this. Seeing how our community came together during this tragedy makes me proud to live in Porter County and to be your Sheriff.

As we move forward, the Porter County Sheriff’s Office will have extra officers, both uniformed and plain clothed, saturating the impacted areas of Porter County to assist our citizens, and to actively look for people who may be out to seek opportunities to take advantage of our citizens misfortune, ranging from looters to scammers and everything in between.

If any of our good citizens see someone or something suspicious in the impacted areas of Porter County, do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,
Sheriff Jeff Balon

06/12/2026

If tonight’s storms damaged your home, roof, or cars, please don’t wait - call 1-800-MY-AMFAM now to file a claim. Our team is ready to help you start repairs and recovery.

If you’re unsure whether the damage is covered, call anyway and our team can help you review your options.

Praying everyone stays safe in Northwest Indiana and beyond.