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Almost 400 people participated in walking laps around Sunnyside Park during the recent Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

‘This is amazing’: Breast cancer walk in East Chicago draws hundreds of people

October 26, 2025 at 4:40 p.m.

Hundreds of people gathered in Sunnyside Park in East Chicago to attend the sixth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk.

Hobart Fire Chief Enrique Lopez (center) cuts the ribbon to mark the reopening of the 10th Street firehouse. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

Hobart main firehouse gets a face lift

December 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

After a home or business has undergone renovation, there’s usually cause for celebration. In the case of Hobart’s main Fire Station on 10th Street, hundreds of people recently gathered to...

Hundreds of people walked three laps around the perimeter of Sunnyside Park during the 5th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

Hundreds gather to recognize fight against breast cancer

December 7, 2024 at 12:00 a.m.

Enjoying a day in the park on a sunny weekend isn’t an unusual sight.

Hammond Police Officer Corporal Spencer Lemmons was the guest speaker at the ceremony following the parade. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

Hammond Veterans parade draws large crowd to pay tribute

November 11, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.

The unpredictable fall weather didn’t deter the throngs of people lined up to view the recent 11th Annual Veterans Appreciation Parade in the Hessville area of Hammond. Although the air...

Former and current members of Books, Brushes and Band for education performed at the organization's recent 24th birthday celebration. Youth Choir Director Russell Pike, Jr. led the group as they sang a medley of patriotic songs. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

Books Brushes and Bands for Education marks 24 years

October 19, 2024 at 5:08 p.m.

Birthday celebrations usually include a few dozen people, or less, commemorating the special day. In the case of Books Brushes and Bands for Education (BBB4E), its 24 years of continued...

Six-year-old Axyl Okerstrolli of Schererville took a cool break from the festivities at Munster's Paws-a-palooza. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

Paws-a-Palooza offers a splash in the pool, canine fashion show

October 1, 2024 at 2:56 p.m.

Fall weekends are usually reserved for family outings, like a drive around town or a trip to the park. And since pets are considered family members, they can come along,...

Cause 4Paws Gary founder Michelle Robinson (back row, left) and her group of volunteers gather to distribute pet food and other items during a recent Pet Food event. (Sue Ellen Ross/Post-Tribune)

Lending a helping hand to pet owners

June 4, 2024 at 3:01 p.m.

Many people consider their pets as family members, so their welfare is an important part of the family’s focus. When financial challenges arise, keeping these pets fed can cause a...

Damon Ferguson, 5, of Portage, learned the ins and outs of kayaking during the Dunes Learning Center Open House.

Open house offers families a chance to learn about the Dunes

June 17, 2019 at 4:12 p.m.

Chicago teacher Kristin Polotsky brought her sixth-grade class on an overnight fieldtrip to the Dunes Learning Center last year and was very impressed. She wanted to duplicate the experience for...

Four-year-old twins Abby and Gabby Gonzalez show off their souvenirs during the Live in the Ville event.

Live in the Ville highlights music, food of Hessville

June 14, 2019 at 4:56 p.m.

The only time a major thoroughfare closes is usually due to a parade, emergency traffic condition or road construction. None of those were the case recently when Kennedy Avenue in...

Grayson Barton, 11 months, of Dyer, enjoys a relaxing ride while participating in the Bike Parade.

Kicking off summer with a sweet ride

June 11, 2019 at 3:28 p.m.

Not every community kicks off their official summer activities with a special event for children only. But such was the case recently when more than 125 kids participated in Dyer's...

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