Munster – Page 54 –

News briefs: Calumet Township hosting open house with food, services

By Post-Tribune

October 12, 2026 at 2:38 p.m.

News and events around the area

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...

More Top Picks Coffee Grinder

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...

The Munster Civic Foundation is transforming an often-overlooked piece of everyday infrastructure into a town-wide gallery through its new initiative, Electrifying Munster – Beauty and the Box. (Town of Munster/provided)

News briefs: Art reception, faith-based diabetes program and more

By Post-Tribune

July 20, 2026 at 12:04 p.m.

Community news from around the region.

The Genesis Center is weeks away from demolition and a nearby 40-foot statue called The Fusion is linked to its fate. The sculpture isn’t facing a wrecking ball, but it may be relocated. (Carole Carlson/Post-Tribune)

Gary’s The Fusion statue could be on the move

By Carole Carlson

July 19, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

The Genesis Center is now weeks away from demolition and a nearby 40-foot statue called...

Governor Mike Braun speaks during the Fireside Chat portion of the Innovate Northwest Indiana program held at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Gov. Braun orders end to diverse contracting guidelines

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Gov. Mike Braun announced this week that Indiana will end its diversity business enterprises contracting...

Isaiah Harvey, a Merrillville High School senior and founder of the nonprofit Quantum Visionary Foundation, sits at the Steel Yard, where the Gary Railcats play, on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Gary. (Vincent D. Johnson / for the Post-Tribune)

Merrillville teen’s nonprofit gets spotlight at RailCats game
More Top Picks Best Kids Storage Bins For Toys

By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Born with bilateral hearing loss, Isaiah Harvey said he once was “scolded” by a teacher...

A sign hangs on the fence blocking the gravel entrance drive at the Yard 520 solid fill site on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Coal ash stored at the site leached into nearby groundwater, contaminating wells in the Town of Pines. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

IDEM proposes state coal ash program as federal regulations on track to lessen

By Maya Wilkins

July 18, 2026 at 11:09 a.m.

On June 30, IDEM announced that its submitted a state coal combustion residuals permit to...

The Porter County Courthouse in downtown Valparaiso. (Amy Lavalley/Post-Tribune)

Records: Hebron man, woman face felony neglect charges

By Post-Tribune

August 31, 2026 at 1:31 p.m.

Richard Humphris, 70, and Linda Humphris, 67, are each charged with two Level 6 felony...

Students win state higher education grants

By Post-Tribune

July 18, 2026 at 6:17 a.m.

Sixteen Northwest Indiana students have earned Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarships.

The town's seal adorns the athletic courts at the Dean & Barbara White Community Center on Broadway in Merrillville. (Michael Gard/Post-Tribune)

Merrillville council extends data center moratorium by 6 months

More Top Picks Best Back Braces For Lower Back Pain

By Michelle L. Quinn

July 18, 2026 at 6:08 a.m.

Developers eyeing Merrillville as a potential spot for a data center will now have to wait a...

Hammond man gets split term for shooting at cop: records

By Meredith Colias-Pete

July 17, 2026 at 6:13 p.m.

A Hammond man got a 4-year split term Friday after admitting he opened fire at...

Artist Mitch Markowitz sits near his work during a display and discussion of his art at the Pines Village Retirement Community in Valparaiso. Markowitz, 75, died Tuesday. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post Tribune)

Artist Mitch Markovitz, who shaped region’s artistic identity, dies at 75

By Philip Potempa

July 18, 2026 at 7:13 p.m.

Mitch Markovitz, a former South Shore train conductor who became a prolific artist, died at...