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Columnist Philip Potempa with singer Mary Wilson of The Supremes and Abdul "Duke" Fakir of the Four Tops at an advance press party on Oct. 21, 2013, in downtown Chicago announcing Wilson joining Fakir and the Four Tops for a two-week Christmas Concert engagement for Dec. 2013 at the Harris Theatre. (Eloise Valadez/photo)

From the Farm: Global March Women’s Month Celebrated at Hard Rock Northern Indiana

March 14, 2025 at 4:33 p.m.

I’m an avid reader of autobiographies about the true legends of the ever-shifting music recording world.

At-Large Valparaiso City Council Member Emilie Hunt, who serves as the council liaison for Valparaiso schools, and Valparaiso City Attorney Patrick Lyp, left, explain procedures for the appointment of the next member of the Valparaiso School Board during the March 10, 2025, council meeting. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso School Board applications now available, due April 14

March 14, 2025 at 11:31 a.m.

The Valparaiso City Council has opened the application process for appointing a new member to the Valparaiso School Board.

Las Vegas-based tribute band Sixtiesmania is the fifth and final concert of the 2024-25 Lakeshore Community Concerts season in concert 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Highland High School Auditorium. (Photo courtesy of Lakeshore Community Concerts)

Of Notoriety: Sixtiesmania completes Lakeshore Concerts Season, NWI Orchestra host ‘Masterpieces’

March 13, 2025 at 4:23 p.m.

Arts and entertainment news from around the region

Dustin Ritchea, cloaked and seated at the head of the table, serves as the Dungeon Master for the Roll Seekers group streamed broadcasts. (Dustin Ritchea/provided)

Of Notoriety: Roll Seekers ready to go global, Wienermobile ready for Region

March 12, 2025 at 4:01 p.m.

Tuesday is an important day for Dustin Ritchea and his brand and his clan, both of the latter called “Roll Seekers,” which he describes as “a group of local gamers...

Concerned citizens overflowed from the chambers of Valparaiso City Hall during the March 10, 2025, City Council meeting, with questions about a proposed data center on what was pegged for parkland. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso mayor drops pursuit of data center after citizens’ outcry for ‘transparency,’ impact of development

March 11, 2025 at 4:39 p.m.

More than 500 residents filled the council chambers, hallways and outer steps of Valparaiso City Hall at the Monday City Council meeting eager to express anger and hear further details...

A record 450 guests filled the banquet room of Avalon Manor in Hobart on Sunday, March 2, 2025, for the 24th Annual Meals on Wheels NWI Dine with the Chefs afternoon charity dinner gala. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: Meals on Wheels 24th annual gala hits record-setting $178,000

March 7, 2025 at 3:55 p.m.

The 24th annual multi-course celebration Meals on Wheels NWI Dine with the Chefs Gala included a number of “firsts” on March 2 at Avalon Manor in Hobart.

Arts broadcaster Larry Brechner, clockwise from left, joined retired South Shore Arts executive director John Cain and his successor, David Mika, right, for a panel discussion in March 2024 about arts in Northwest Indiana moderated by Lakeshore Public Media personality Dee Dotson. (Lakeshore Public Media/provided)

Of Notoriety: South Shore Arts selects former Brauer Museum director Jonathan Canning as new director

March 5, 2025 at 3:41 p.m.

It was last November, just before the holidays, when I wrote in this column that attorney Bill Neff, who serves as president of the South Shore Arts Board of Directors,...

The large parcel of undeveloped property, as seen from the vantage view of Indiana 49 in Valparaiso and prized last year for developing a sports complex, is now a potential site for a data center prompting, concerns and caution raised by residents. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso Environmental Advisory Board faces first task, impact of potential data center

March 5, 2025 at 12:27 p.m.

Valparaiso’s new seven-member Environmental Advisory Board, created and launched a month ago, devoted most of their second meeting Monday to hearing details about a possible data center on land previously...

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas addresses the Valparaiso City Council at the Feb. 24, 2025, meeting to convey his concerns about what he perceives are “unneeded resolutions and ordinances” regarding economic incentives for city construction projects. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Proposed ordinance for responsible bidding practices garners opposition from Valparaiso mayor, chamber

March 3, 2025 at 1:27 p.m.

Valparaiso’s responsible bidding practices were up for debate at a recent City Council meeting, with a majority of the Democratic-led council favoring a more restrictive ordinance over a resolution and...

Columnist Philip Potempa joined Katie Sannito, aka “The Gourmet Goddess,” in the WJOB radio studios in Hammond on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, for co-hosting broadcast fun with food and recipe chatter. (Matt Kaufman/provided)

From the Farm: Lake County Literary Tea No. 23 stars Julia Child and Gourmet Goddess

February 28, 2025 at 4:51 p.m.

In April 2006, I was asked to be the guest presenter for the Lake County Public Library Foundation’s 6th Annual Literary Tea charity event.

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