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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

By Philip Potempa

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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...

The Buffalo Soldiers local regiment circled the arena in uniform to begin the day’s competitions. Today’s veterans still carry the tradition of celebrating the Buffalo Soldiers and Black service members. (Anna Ortiz/Post-Tribune)

Rodeo rallies horseback riders across nation to Gary

By Anna Ortiz

September 29, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

Equestrians traveled from Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and from across Indiana to compete in...

Lake County finance director details how property tax cuts will affect Gary

By Maya Wilkins

September 29, 2026 at 1:27 p.m.

Gary Common Council Vice President Darren Washington, D-at large, hosted a community forum looking at...

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Trial opens for man accused of gunning down ex-wife on Hammond street

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 29, 2026 at 1:21 p.m.

Allen Oscar Woods, 41, of Hammond, formerly of Houston, is on trial this week, charged...

The Portage Township School Board is considering a $98.9 million budget for 2027. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage School Board considering $98.9 million budget

By Doug Ross

September 29, 2026 at 11:33 a.m.

The Portage Township School Board is considering a $98.9 million budget for 2027. A vote...

Chesterton Town Hall. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

Duneland Y project gets challenge pledge from unnamed foundation

By Jim Woods

September 29, 2026 at 10:04 a.m.

A foundation is offering a matching contribution of up to $12 million for whatever funds...

A flag can be seen in reflection at the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Florida man gets nearly five years in prison for 2022 Hammond armed robbery

By Post-Tribune

September 28, 2026 at 4:58 p.m.

Andrew Wells, Sr., 51, received 57 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised...

Cedar Lake man indicted for allegedly receiving child porn
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By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 28, 2026 at 4:16 p.m.

Corey James Jones, 29, of Cedar Lake was charged in the U.S. District Court in...

Downed trees block traffic on Median Road after a storm passed through Valparaiso, Indiana, on Aug. 11, 2026. (Another state committee plans to discuss NIPSCO’s response to prolonged Northwest Indiana power outages following the powerful storm. Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana statehouse committee to investigate power outages after August storm

By Maya Wilkins

September 28, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

Another state committee plans to discuss NIPSCO and its response to prolonged Northwest Indiana power...

Gary man facing attempted murder charge for allegedly beating woman

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 28, 2026 at 3:27 p.m.

A Gary man is facing an attempted murder case after a beating left his girlfriend...

Orland Park woman dies after being ejected in I‑80/94 crash

By Post-Tribune

September 28, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

An Orland Park, Illinois woman was killed Sunday morning after she was ejected from her...