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“Leonard” is the title of a fiberglass sculpture by artist Billy Pozzo of Valparaiso, which is among the 115 works showcased in the 82nd Annual Salon Show presented by South Shore Arts at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Of Notoriety: South Shore Arts 82nd Annual Salon Show awards ceremony Oct. 19

October 8, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

More than 115 works by 92 artists are featured this year during the 82nd Annual Salon Show hosted by South Shore Arts in Munster.

A recent handwritten note to columnist Philip Potempa from Joanne Pieza McGlone of Princeton, Illinois, included an enclosed photo of her father and late Chicago journalist Stanley Pieza, who served as a newspaper career mentor to Potempa. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: Reader reminds of her journalist father’s special mentor connection

October 3, 2025 at 5:05 p.m.

It’s been many years since I caught up with Joanne Pieza McGlone, who is more than just a devoted reader but also a family friend.

Alicia McGill, left, helps Bryant Mitol pin his address on a map of voting districts at the Draw the Lines public forum at City Hall in Valparaiso, Indiana, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. The forum’s topic was citizen-led municipal redistricting and was sponsored by Common Cause Indiana and the League of Women Voters of Porter County. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso Council member’s redistricting plan promises savings, better checks and balances

October 3, 2025 at 3:15 p.m.

Valparaiso City Councilwoman Barbara Domer continues to collect feedback for her porposed ordinance for redistricting city council seats.

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Murder” at LaPorte Little Theatre concludes its performance run this weekend with the Sunday matinee as part of the theater company’s century mark season. (LaPorte Little Theatre/provided)

Of Notoriety: ‘A Gentleman’s Guide,’ Janis tribute and Whiting turns ‘wickedly’ wild

October 2, 2025 at 4:18 p.m.

Entertainment news from around the region

Crew members of Universal Pictures work on the finale scene of “Jaws 2,” (1978) which included use of the mechanical shark affectionately dubbed “Brucette” by the production team. The final scene of the film has the diabolical giant shark being electrocuted after biting into an underwater electrical cable. (Archive photo courtesy of Universal Pictures)

Of Notoriety: October film fest salute a multi-screening tribute to John D. Hancock

October 1, 2025 at 4:29 p.m.

LaPorte filmmaker John D. Hancock will be in attendance at a film festival in his honor Oct. 24-26 at Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Valparaiso City Council member Jack Pupillo appeared via video stream at the Sept. 8, 2025, council meeting, urging the council to pass a resolution for more school resource officers in the Valparaiso Community Schools. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso city, school officials wrangle with adding school resource officers

September 30, 2025 at 11:33 a.m.

The Valparaiso City Council and Valparaiso Community Schools administration continue to wrangle with whether there is need for further security measures in the schools.

The Valparaiso Lakes Area Conservancy District was established in 1976 to serve the outer areas of Valparaiso, which now include the Blackhawk, Burlington Beach, Edgewater, Hillcrest, Walden, Wild Rose and Woodmere neighborhoods. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Conservancy district board, coalition have differing views on district’s path forward

September 28, 2025 at 1:55 p.m.

The Valparaiso Lakes Area Conservancy District board and "It's the Same Water Coalition" differ after the first rate increase in 11 years.

Faint remains of blue paint still border the perimeter of the concrete mermaid motif bird bath with a fountain feature at the Potempa Farm, seen in this Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, photo, as layers of white pine needles cover the south lawn. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: Readers make a splash with seasonal bird bath questions

September 26, 2025 at 4:22 p.m.

Sept. 22 marked the arrival of autumn, and readers’ minds are focused on fall care for their favorite bird baths and feeders.

The LaPorte County History Museum includes an expansive exhibit room dedicated to murderess Belle Gunness, including displays, artifacts and correspondence. (Bruce Johnson/provided)

Of Notoriety: ‘Hell’s Belle’ lecture unveils Whiting connection to murderer Belle Gunness

September 24, 2025 at 4:41 p.m.

“Letters of the Lovelorn” murderer Belle Gunness is credited with the murders of at least 14 people.

Terry Lynch dons the guise of Mark Twain for a luncheon lecture Sept. 9, 2025, at South Side Christian Church in Munster. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: ‘Mark Twain’ tribute at Munster luncheon includes humorist’s fame and flaws

September 20, 2025 at 8:38 a.m.

Donna Abercrombie of Munster invited me to attend a Sept. 9 luncheon with the lure of her “special guest speaker being Mark Twain.”

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