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

By Maya Wilkins

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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

Leah Streetman tells how she spent her summer internship with Shirley Heinze Land Trust outdoors, clearing trails and getting rid of invasive species, during a program Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

‘The implications can be significant’: Shirley Heinze interns learn, inspire staff

By Doug Ross

August 7, 2026 at 12:39 p.m.

Interns arrived at Shirley Heinze Land Trust this summer with a variety of skill sets...

Purdue Northwest professor of English emerita and author Carolyn Boiarsky speaks to students about her newly-published book, "Lead Babies and Poisoned Housing," during a talk at Purdue University Northwest on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Local authors competing in state contest

By Post-Tribune

August 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Books written by five Northwest Indiana authors are on a shortlist eligible for top honors...

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Worship news: Free brunch, back to school celebration and more

By Post-Tribune

August 7, 2026 at 10:43 a.m.

Worship news from around the region.

Portage City Hall. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage council considering a public comment bill of rights

By Doug Ross

August 7, 2026 at 9:52 a.m.

The Portage City Council’s rules on public comment could be formalized with a bill of...

Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.
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Porter County commissioners recognize Kouts baseball team

By Shelley Jones

August 7, 2026 at 9:17 a.m.

The Porter County Board of Commissioners honored the Kouts varsity baseball team for its Division...

Cousins Ozzy Wallace, 8, of St. John, on left, and Adam Owensby, 6, of Gary, ride the swings on the first day of the Lake County Fair in Crown Point on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County Fair opens with new vendors, entertainers in its 174th year

By Alexandra Kukulka

August 7, 2026 at 8:48 a.m.

The 174th annual Lake County Fair kicks off Friday with new vendors, concerts, a few...

Billed as one of the largest and latest scheduled of the summer 4-H fairs around Indiana, the Lake County Fair completes its 2026 run Sunday, Aug. 16. (Kyle Telechan/Post-Tribune 2024 file)

Of Notoriety: Southern comedy charm on stage; Lake County Fair, DeMotte Dutch Days reign
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By Philip Potempa

August 6, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

Entertainment news from around the region.

Humane Society of Hobart director Jennifer Webber points out issues with the shelter's dog kennels, found to be below acceptable standards of housing according to the association of shelter veterinarians, as she speaks about the need for a new facility on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Hobart approves $237K donation to humane society

By Maya Wilkins

August 6, 2026 at 3:17 p.m.

The Humane Society of Hobart will soon receive $237,000 after the city's board of public...

Data Center Cluster Operations leader Steve Smith talks with attendees during the Amazon Web Service Community Open House held at Hobart High School in Hobart, Indiana, Thursday, April 30, 2026. Smith, one of many Amazon data center experts on hand to answer questions, works at the AWS facility in New Carlisle, Indiana. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Hobart board of works passes traffic plan for data center site

By Maya Wilkins

August 6, 2026 at 1:16 p.m.

The board approved a right-of-way permit for 61st Avenue restriping and temporary signals for data...

Indiana State Police investigating fatal crash on toll road

By Post-Tribune

August 6, 2026 at 3:37 p.m.

Speed and alcohol are considered factors in a fatal motorcycle crash early Thursday on the...