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Despite a scarce peach harvest for fall 2026, Columnist Philip Potempa and his family made 48 jars of homemade peach preserves in September, now stored in the farm cellar for winter menu enjoyment and holiday gifts. (Philip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: Peaches scarce this season, pits once prized as controversial cancer treatment

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By Philip Potempa

October 9, 2026 at 5:47 p.m.

Whether in Michigan or Northwest Indiana orchards, peaches ranked among the many compromised fall harvests...

A stretch of field across from the Dean and Barbara White Southlake YMCA could potentially be the site of Crown Point’s first pet adoption and resource center, New Leash on Life. (Anna Ortiz/Post-Tribune)

Crown Point council denies rezoning for proposed animal rescue, clinic

By Anna Ortiz

October 9, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

Plans for an animal adoption center and clinic on the south side of Crown Point...

Two Hammond men face murder charges in Oct. 3 double slaying

By Post-Tribune

October 9, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

A pair of Hammond men are accused fatally shooting two men in a Hammond alley...

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun speaks with Malisia Lemme and her husband, Arthur, following a news conference addressing continuing state and federal storm recovery efforts on Aug. 31, 2026, at the Hudson Campbell Sports and Fitness Center in Gary. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana Gov. Braun announces Lake County ‘one-stop shops’ for storm help

By Maya Wilkins

September 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Gov. Mike Braun announced that Lake County will receive "one-stop shops" to help residents navigate...

Court news: Verdict in child molesting trial, sentence upheld in attack

By Meredith Colias-Pete

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September 17, 2026 at 3:03 p.m.

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Two injured in Gary school bus collision with SUV

By Carole Carlson

September 18, 2026 at 1:46 p.m.

A Gary student and a bus driver suffered injuries Wednesday morning following a crash with...

Azteca Fresh Market owner Javier Carrillo listens while Portage Mayor Austin Bonta speaks during a ribbon-cutting Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2026, for the new family-owned grocery. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage family opens Azteca Fresh Market with taco bar, other offerings

By Doug Ross

September 17, 2026 at 2:34 p.m.

Javier Carrillo got way more response than he expected at Wednesday’s grand opening for the...

Dave Distler transported the statue using a half-ton pick-up truck and a 22-foot trailer. (Photo provided by Dave Distler)

Recreated Gary Frank-N-Stein bought by ‘American Pickers’ host Rob Wolfe

By Anna Ortiz

September 17, 2026 at 2:26 p.m.

The custom fiberglass statue also known as Frank-N-Stein will inhabit "American Pickers" host Rob Wolfe’s...

The Porter County Sheriff's Department in Valparaiso. (Porter County Sheriff's Department/provided)

Porter County investigating Union Township shooting early Thursday

By Post-Tribune

September 17, 2026 at 12:24 p.m.

The Porter County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting early Thursday morning in Union Township...

The construction site for Holiday Inn Express in Coffee Creek Center. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

Stop work order lifted for Holiday Inn Express project at Coffee Creek

By Jim Woods

September 17, 2026 at 11:50 a.m.

Construction can resume on a Holiday Inn Express at the Coffee Creek Center in Chesterton...

Gary City Hall is pictured on Sept. 16, 2025. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Gary council told not to vote on budget items due to lack of public hearing

By Maya Wilkins

September 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The Gary Common Council had already heard the redevelopment commission budget and had to vote...

Kaylee Chaves, Mackenzie Eberle, Zoey Miles, Hannah Crews and Morgan Laumeyer (L-R) smile while watching a pre-filmed presentation during the 60th Indiana University Northwest commencement in Gary, Indiana, May 15, 2026. The university, along with Purdue University Northwest and Valparaiso University, reported an uptick in fall enrollment. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Northwest Indiana colleges release fall enrollment numbers

By Maya Wilkins

September 17, 2026 at 9:42 a.m.

Indiana University Northwest, Purdue University Northwest and Valparaiso University are boasting increased enrollment numbers for...

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton speaks as Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, left, looks on during a press conference addressing continuing state and federal storm recovery efforts at the Hudson Campbell Sports and Fitness Center in Gary, Indiana, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary council extends local disaster declaration to bring more aid

By Maya Wilkins

September 17, 2026 at 8:34 a.m.

The council unanimously passed the resolution that approves the continuation of a local disaster emergency...