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Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson face off for District 1 Indiana State Senate seat

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Two political newcomers, Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson, are both hoping to...

Republican David Crane and Democrat Jerry Williams make pitches to become next Lake County sheriff

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Voters will choose between Republican David Crane and Democrat Jerry Williams during the Nov. 3...

Business briefs: PNW hosting open houses

By Post-Tribune

October 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

News and events around the area

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Business briefs: ‘Friends’-themed health screening event on Aug. 27

By Post-Tribune

August 9, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

News and events around the area

A residential building called The Franklin rises next to the new 11th Street Station on the South Shore Line on Sept. 16, 2025, in Michigan City, Indiana, in a transit development district. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

NIRPC updating goals to fulfill by 2050, with public’s help

By Doug Ross

August 9, 2026 at 1:46 p.m.

The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission is seeking the public’s help in shaping the region’s...

Center Township Trustee Jesse Harper points to a foliage-covered gravestone in an overgrown cemetery the township plans on cleaning up, on Friday, August 7, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Long-abandoned Center Township cemetery to get some TLC

By Doug Ross

August 9, 2026 at 1:12 p.m.

Center Township Trustee Jesse Harper stood Friday at the entrance to a wilderness he recently...

State Rep. Vernon G. Smith, D-Gary, stands amongst the Thanksgiving decorations in the dinning room of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Gary, Indiana on Friday, November 21, 2025. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Guest column: Republican education policies have left Indiana’s children behind

By Vernon G. Smith

August 8, 2026 at 4:05 p.m.

For 16 years, Indiana Republicans have stood before us and promised that this would finally...

Indiana Dunes State Park veteran hired to lead Portage parks
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By Doug Ross

August 8, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

Former Indiana Dunes State Park Property Manager Doug Lang is Portage’s new parks superintendent.

The Indiana Dunes National Park's parking lot at Porter Beach. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

Tech grant designed to aid motorists parking at Indiana Dunes National Park

By Jim Woods

August 8, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

Motorists next year should have access to parking information before visiting their favorite Indiana Dunes...

Tri-Creek School Corporation Superintendent Andy Anderson, shown Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

Tri-Creek facing sports, clubs and busing cuts without referendum passage

By Carole Carlson

August 8, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

The Tri-Creek School Board voted to eliminate K-8 sports and clubs next year and bus...

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Brothers' Keeper building in Gary on Friday, August 7, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary breaks ground on new Brothers’ Keeper shelter

By Maya Wilkins

August 8, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

On Friday, Gary officials broke ground and shelter representatives broke ground on a $3 million...

Tabor Hill Winery patriarch Richard Moersch, left, joins his son and winery CEO Matt Moersch in the labeling room of their winery property among 60 acres of vineyards in Buchanan, Michigan, on Friday, July 31, 2026, while toasting the winery’s 60th anniversary, celebrated this year. (Philip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: Tabor Hill Winery ‘ramps’ up 60-year anniversary with inventive menu

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By Philip Potempa

August 7, 2026 at 5:35 p.m.

When I was first hired to write for the South Bend Tribune and the Vidette-Messenger...

Krista Turey holds on as her son Harry Haill, 4, rides the merry go round at the Lake County Fair in Crown Point, Indiana on Friday, August 7, 2026. The pair are from Cedar Lake and were taking in rides in the 174th edition of the fair, which is scheduled to run through August 16. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Animals, rides are the highlight of opening day at the Lake County Fair

By Maya Wilkins

August 7, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

The Lake County Fair will go from Aug. 7 through the 16. Admission is $8...