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Retired longtime Valparaiso Clerk-Treasurer Sharon Swihart dies

December 29, 2025 at 3:07 p.m.

Retired Valparaiso Clerk-Treasurer Sharon Swihart, 80, died unexpectedly at home on Christmas Day.

The exterior of Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears on Sept. 29, 2021. There is talk -- again -- that the Bears are considering a move to Northwest Indiana.

Bears repeating, and other Hail Mary plays in Northwest Indiana

December 27, 2025 at 7:51 p.m.

As the Chicago Bears play the field over where to play, the episode brings to mind many long shots that played out in Northwest Indiana.

Deacon Rob Petro, Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle Frank Schuster and Bishop of Gary Robert J. McClory tour the Port of Indiana with Port Director Ryan McCoy. Schuster, bishop promoter for Stella Maris USA, visited the Diocese of Gary in August to learn more about the nation’s ports and how best to minister to the needs of seafarers. (Diocese of Gary/Erin Ciszczon photo)

From vapes to Mass, deacon ministers to mariners’ needs

December 26, 2025 at 2:28 p.m.

Buying vapes might not seem like ministry work, but for Robert Petro, it’s all in the line of duty to make seafarers comfortable.

NIPSCO’s Michigan City Generating Station is set to close at the end of 2028. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

NIPSCO bill credits from data center could begin in 2027

December 26, 2025 at 11:22 a.m.

NiSource's new GenCo subsidiary was set up to supply power to consumers like data centers without affecting other customers’ rates.

Former Portage Mayor Sammie Maletta Sr. (Andy Maletta)

Former Portage Mayor Sammie Maletta Sr., 93, dies in his sleep

December 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Former Portage Mayor Sammie Maletta Sr. was found dead early Monday, a shock to his family.

The Portage Redevelopment Commission has come up with a way to address the problems with the Portage Mall parking lot, turning it into the hub of a new downtown. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

Portage RDC plans to spend $11.2 million in 2026

December 22, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

The Portage Redevelopment Commission approved an $11.2 million budget for 2026, setting aside $3.6 million for a surplus in case it’s needed for anything special that pops up.

NIRPC joins down payment assistance initiative

December 20, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Buying a home could get easier in Northwest Indiana following action by the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission’s executive board on Thursday.

A South Shore commuter train approaches the East Chicago station. (Joe Puchek / Post-Tribune)

That lonesome whistle is already blowing on new rail route

December 18, 2025 at 1:18 p.m.

On Monday, the South Shore Line began running a two-car train along the new rail line to start testing and conditioning, so bugs can be worked out before passenger service...

Bids for new Portage middle school well under budget

December 16, 2025 at 2:38 p.m.

Building the new Aylesworth Middle School will cost far less than original estimates, the Portage Township School Board was told Monday.

A U.S. Marine Corps JROTC color guard from Portage High School braves Saturday’s frigid weather to honor veterans at Luther Cemetery in Valparaiso during the Wreaths Across America ceremony. (Doug Ross/Post-Tribune)

Veterans honored with wreath-laying ceremony

December 15, 2025 at 12:56 p.m.

Northwest Indiana members of the Daughters of the American Revolution braved Valley Forge-esque weather for an abbreviated ceremony Saturday to place wreaths honoring veterans at Luther Cemetery.

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