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Hospice of the Calumet Area patient companion Lydia Dershewitz comforts Joanne Van Drunen during a visit on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Munster, Indiana. Dershewitz has volunteered for hospice for 25 years. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Longtime Munster hospice volunteer feels ‘blessed’ to offer comfort

April 23, 2025 at 10:50 a.m.

Lydia Dershewitz starts her day as a volunteer at William J. Riley Memorial Residence making rounds, similar to any healthcare professional. It's been part of a routine Dershewitz has enjoyed...

The Silverstone development north of US 30 on the west side of Mississippi Street in Hobart is being considered as a site for the new Lake County Convention Center.

Hobart council gives final nod to Patriot Park, possible convention center site

April 18, 2025 at 6:54 p.m.

The Hobart City Council granted approval for Patriot Park, a development that could be the home of the Lake County Convention Center.

Cedar Lake officer could face obstruction charges in election case

April 17, 2025 at 3:50 p.m.

An election complaint filed against a Cedar Lake police officer, who initially refused to conceal his "Trump Make America Great Again" T-shirt while voting, has been dismissed, but he isn't...

Owner Roger Walsworth pauses while working on a bicycle at Buck’s Bicycle Shop in Valparaiso, Indiana Friday April 11, 2025. Walswoth has owned the shop for 53 years.(Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Bike shop owners expect bumpy road as U.S., China trade war heats up

April 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Bike shop owners are worried that prices may rise as tariffs hit goods from China, where most of their bikes are made.

From left, internationally acclaimed pianist Dr. Makiko Hirata, Indiana University Northwest director of arts programming and engagement Dr. Erin McHugh and graphic designer Kaitlyn Mick Stancy speak during a panel discussion about careers in the arts on Friday, March 28, 2025, at IUN in Gary. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

‘How art can bring out the best in us’: Renowned pianist joins panel on careers in the arts

March 30, 2025 at 1:10 p.m.

Globally renowned pianist Dr. Makiko Hirata, also known as Dr. Pianist, graced a panel discussion exploring professional pathways available to musicians, artists and other creative students.

Hobart won’t waive liens for property owner who wants to be ‘better steward’ of empty lot

March 29, 2025 at 12:20 p.m.

The Hobart Board of Works and Safety denied a waiver of lien request from a man who said he wants to be a "better steward" of a now-empty lot at...

The Winfield Police Department is pictured on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Deborah Laverty/for Post-Tribune)

Warm weather expected to bring road work improvements in Winfield

March 26, 2025 at 2:14 p.m.

Warmer weather will mean the start of a number of road improvements and sidewalk repairs in some of the older subdivisions, Winfield officials said Tuesday.

Election director Michelle Fajman, left, hands over tabulated public test results to Kevin Smith on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Deborah Laverty/for Post-Tribune)

School referendums on ballot in Crown Point, Hobart; early voting starts April 8

March 25, 2025 at 2:03 p.m.

County officials have set the stage for the May 6 election involving the question of renewal of referendums in two school districts: Crown Point and Hobart.

Mary Ann Best, on right, and her mother Alice Pickford, whose family has owned the Wells Street Beach parking lot for decades, pose at the establishment in Gary on Friday, March 14, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Frank Hough died in 1935 but his legacy and businesses continue in Gary and West Chicago

March 24, 2025 at 11:13 a.m.

Frank Hough died in 1935 but his legacy lives on, surviving through five generations and continuing with two family-owned businesses both nearing a century. St. Andrews Golf Course in West...

Winfield Police investigating Friday shooting

March 21, 2025 at 5:17 p.m.

Winfield Police were dispatched at 9 a.m. Friday to the 10300 block of Nelson Street for a reported shooting.

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