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The Ramos family spent quality time at the annual Lake County Public Library Book Sale. Pictured are siblings, from left, Gabriel, 7, Josiah, 7, Nathan, 9, and Lively, 2. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

Library books find a new home at annual sale

September 27, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

The Lake County Public Library's popular Annual Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, welcomed hundreds of shoppers looking for bargains.

Hayes Rooney, 10, of Munster, received special attention from three-month-old puppy Freddie during the Humane Indiana camp. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

Kids learn about animal care, shelter at Humane Indiana camp

September 26, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

Humane Indiana offers sessions for youngsters to spend quality indoor time with furry friends.

Howard Harmon of Schererville welcomed visitors to look over his 2005 Ford Mustang. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

Classic car enthusiasts rev up their engines in Hobart

July 3, 2026 at 4:52 p.m.

The Hobart Firefighters IAFF Local 1641 recently held its inaugural Car Show at Festival Park.

The walk for Sojourner Truth House began with more than 200 participants marching through the neighborhood surrounding the house Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Gary. (Sue Ellen Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Sojourner Truth House supporters walk to raise funds and awareness

June 15, 2026 at 12:43 p.m.

Fundraising events come in many forms. For Sojourner Truth House, the “Walk for Stability. Walk for Community. Walk for Hope,” was a short stroll.

Guest speaker Latrisha Buckingham, who is the Outreach Director for Laini Fluellen Charities, discusses breast self exams at a breast cancer awareness program at Methodist Hospital Southlake in Merrillville. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

‘Healthy Night Out’ focuses on breast cancer awareness

May 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Methodist Hospital Southlake's ‘Healthy Night Out With The Girls’ event aimed to give attendees important information on the topic of breast cancer.

Liam Rogers, 4, of Hobart, makes friends with comfort dog Michael during the Read to a Dog event at the Hobart branch of the Lake County Public Library. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

Cuddling up with a good book and a furry friend

March 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The Read to a Dog program is usually held on Fridays after school hours. Bonner feels this gives children and teens who come into the library “a calming break after...

Cause 4Paws founder Michelle Robinson checks in a participant as she directs him to volunteers who will load his car with pet supplies. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

Pet pantry assists families in need with food, supplies

December 29, 2025 at 11:55 a.m.

Since pets are usually considered part of the family, they shouldn’t be forgotten when the holidays come around. Cause 4Paws Gary, Inc., a non-profit organization, recently offered a drive-thru Pet...

More than 1,200 runners and walkers lined up in downtown Highland to begin the 2025 50th Annual Pumpkin Plod on Thanksgiving Day. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

Highland’s Pumpkin Plod marks a half century of running

December 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Unique traditions on Thanksgiving typically mean making a special dish for the food table. In the case of the annual Pumpkin Plod race in Highland, it includes a popular 5K...

Businesses in the Hammond community participated in this year's annual Holiday Parade. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

Hammond Holiday parade kicks off the season

December 15, 2025 at 4:59 p.m.

Hammond's annual parade started in the 1930s.

Hammond firefighters served as Grand Marshals for this year's Veterans Parade and Ceremony. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

Hammond honors vets at annual parade

November 4, 2025 at 4:06 p.m.

Hammond's Veterans Parade and Ceremony marked its 12th year on a crisp, fall Saturday.

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