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Authorities place yellow tape around the scene of a shooting on Gateway Boulevard near Ind. 49 and the Indiana Toll Road exit following a shooting in Chesterton, Indiana, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Chesterton Police Chief gives update on officer involved shooting investigation

July 11, 2025 at 10:52 a.m.

The Indiana State Police investigation into the June 18 Chesterton officer-involved shooting could be finished within two weeks.

The entrance to the Marquette Greenway Trail facing Indiana 149 at Haglund Road. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Burns Harbor delays deciding on land offer because of wetlands issue

July 10, 2025 at 10:31 a.m.

Burns Harbor delayed a decision on a $25,000 offer for 25 acres until they learn how wetlands could impact construction.

Burns Harbor Town Hall. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Burns Harbor Police called to stop department head from blockading another with vehicle

July 4, 2025 at 3:34 p.m.

Burns Harbor Police broke up a dispute between department heads when one used his vehicle to block the other from leaving the town parking lot.

Chesterton Boy Scout Troop 998 members carry a flag down Lincoln Street during Porter's Independence Day parade on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘It’s a good small-town parade’: Porter’s July Fourth tradition continues

July 4, 2025 at 1:53 p.m.

Every July Fourth, at 9 a.m. in Porter, people find their favorite place to watch the annual parade.

The town of Chesterton has put up signs at its new Grant Avenue lot to help direct pedestrians to cross at Calumet Road. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Chesterton takes initial steps for pedestrian safety at downtown tracks

July 4, 2025 at 11:40 a.m.

The Grant Avenue parking lot is popular with Chesterton's European Market visitors on Saturdays, with concerns about pedestrian safety.

Chesterton Town Hall. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Plan commission member cleared by Chesterton Town Council for conduct during meeting

July 2, 2025 at 11:15 a.m.

A Chesterton plan commission member, criticized for treatment of a developer and uttering a vulgarity during a public meeting, has been cleared of misconduct.

Michigan developer proposing mixed use project with 54 houses and retail space in Burns Harbor

June 29, 2025 at 2:17 p.m.

A Michigan developer proposes a mixed-use development of 54 houses and retail space on 25 acres on Haglund Road in Burns Harbor.

Police work the scene of a shooting on Gateway Boulevard near Indiana 49 and the Indiana Toll Road exit following a shooting in Chesterton, Indiana, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Chesterton officials call for investigation, resignation of Porter County 911 director

June 28, 2025 at 8:10 a.m.

Chesterton's Town Council and police chief are calling for the immediate resignation of Porter County E-911 Director Debbie Gunn.

A Portage Fire Department truck sits at Founders Square on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.

Former Portage firefighter accused of $93,000 in pay fraud

June 27, 2025 at 11:28 a.m.

A former Portage firefighter faces felony charges for allegedly using a cellphone payroll app to claim $93,001.11 in pay he didn't earn.

The construction site at the west end of the Duneland YMCA Healthy Living Campus property. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Chesterton BZA approves variance for Duneland Y concerning prospective businesses

June 27, 2025 at 10:55 a.m.

The Duneland YMCA will have flexibility to rent space for businesses without getting zoning approval each time from Chesterton.

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