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First launched in 1989, Reaper’s Realm has been a favorite and infamous haunted house in Northwest Indiana. (Phil Potempa/Post-Tribune)

Potempa: Valparaiso Artists’ Guild Open House, ‘Agnes of God’ on stage and Black Crowes in concert this weekend

October 17, 2024 at 11:52 a.m.

Concerts, gallery open house and haunted houses are just some of the things to do this weekend.

Columnist and radio host Phil Potempa, left, was joined by fellow journalist and author co-host Joseph Pete and his toddler daughter Harper, to interview on-air guests Pat Kremer, center, and Carolyn Jacobs, far right, for the Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 broadcast of the weekly “Of Notoriety” show in the WJOB Studio in Hammond. (Photo courtesy of Matt Kaufman)

Potempa: Gary Humane Society Saturday adoption event includes ‘cat lady’ theme

October 16, 2024 at 3:03 p.m.

Humane Society of Northwest Indiana is hosting an adoption event from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, which is themed for the infamous comment made in July 2024 by Republican vice...

The long-vacant multi-story building at 1425 Glendale Boulevard, located across the street from ValPlayso Park near the intersection of Roosevelt Road, is being completed by Hasse Construction and will become Viking Medical Center. (Phil Potempa/Post-Tribune)

Long vacant building site now vital project for new medical facility in Valpo

October 15, 2024 at 9:41 a.m.

A Valparaiso building project left half-finished when the COVID-19 pandemic hit has been reimagined, with construction resuming for what is promised to be “an ambitious state-of-the-art medical facility."

A deer peers along the shore path of Pelican Lake and the row of nine history-filled family-built cabins at Richardson’s Shangri-La Resort in Orr, Minnesota, as the 80-acre property celebrated a 75th Summer Season milestone in 2024. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: Richardson’s Shangri-La Resort toasting family success after 75th season

October 11, 2024 at 4:57 p.m.

In the more than two decades I’ve penned this column, and in the related four published cookbooks, references abound to our annual summer family fishing vacations to far north Orr,...

Ted Vigil returns with his tribute to the late songwriter and performer John Denver for one concert at 3 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2024, at Theatre at the Center in Munster. (Photo courtesy of TATC)

Of Notoriety: Chicago Street stage thriller, new haunted house and R&B star Kem in weekend spotlight

October 10, 2024 at 4:31 p.m.

Northwest Indiana entertainment roundup

At 9:21 a.m. on Sept. 26, 2024, the odometer of newspaper columnist Phil Potempa’s 2015 Buick Enclave displays the magical mountainous miles number of 400,000 logged, all-original mileage. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Of Notoriety: Columnist’s car hits 400,000-mile mark of on-the-road reporting

October 9, 2024 at 2:55 p.m.

Last month marked a true transportation milestone in my lifetime chapter of daily travels and adventure.While driving at 9:21 a.m. on Sept. 26, a quick glance at the odometer of...

More than 400 guests, gathered both inside and outside at Fair Oaks Farm on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, to hear “farm to table” presentations by noted guests like farmer Lee Jones, right, during the Second Annual Taste of the Farm charity reception. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: ACF Chefs of NWI stress importance of local farms at Fair Oaks charity event

October 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Both celebrity chef Art Smith and his famous former employer Oprah Winfrey shared a passion for supporting local farming efforts.

Valparaiso City Council Member Barbara Domer (D-3) will host a town hall from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, at Pines Village Retirement Community, 3303 Pines Village Circle in Valparaiso. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Town hall sponsored by Valpo council member takes place Sunday

October 4, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Valparaiso City Council Member Barbara Domer (D-3) emphasizes the power of the ballot, paving and public safety will be among the lead topics this weekend when she hosts a town...

Participants donning costumes, both scary and whimsical, parade down 119th Street in Downtown Whiting, lined with vendors, music and games, as part of "Wickedly Whiting" for two nights only, Oct. 5 and 6. (Photo courtesy of Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce)

Potempa: Friendly felines, Babyface, Air Supply and stage openings fill first weekend of October opportunities

October 3, 2024 at 2:33 p.m.

It was a year ago on Halloween weekend when the celebrated occasion was all treat and no trick to herald the 300th cat adoption magic moment recognized on Oct. 29,...

Author Catherine Lanigan of LaPorte, greets fans lined up at Starke County Public Library in Knox, Indiana, on Sept. 7, 2024, while signing her books at the second annual Beyond the Book Festival. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Of Notoriety: ‘Romancing’ author Lanigan lending her voice to audiobooks this month

October 2, 2024 at 2:38 p.m.

Best-selling author Catherine Lanigan is always ready for a new adventure.

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