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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.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aircraft are displayed on the tarmac at Gary Chicago International Airport during a preview event for the upcoming Gary Air Show on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Planes, trains, automobiles: RDA’s strategic plan sets 20-year goals

December 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

In the past 20 years, the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority has been instrumental in bringing about the commuter rail expansion that had long been a dream. Now the RDA...

Pam Hay, of Valparaiso, sings Christmas carols while ringing the bell — or tambourine, in her case — at Town & Country Market in Valparaiso on Wednesday. (Doug Ross/Post-Tribune)

Salvation Army’s red kettles are looking blue this year

December 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

With Christmas fast approaching, Salvation Army donations in Lake and Porter counties are lagging far behind expectations.

Portage City Hall, 6070 Central Ave. (Doug Ross/Post-Tribune)

Decrepit Portage house finally being razed

December 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

A decrepit building at the corner of County Line Road and Stone Avenue is finally coming down this month.

Stones of all sizes have been put in place to try to halt the erosion of sand along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Ogden Dunes, Indiana, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Ogden Dunes started constructing a stone revetment wall despite an ongoing legal challenge with Save the Dunes over whether the project violates the public trust. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Ogden Dunes drops beach revetment plan; opponents cheer access preservation

December 10, 2025 at 11:47 a.m.

After a nearly two-year legal fight, Ogden Dunes officials have dropped plans for a stone revetment along the Lake Michigan shoreline.

East Porter tries to tamp down school closure rumor

December 9, 2025 at 3:53 p.m.

Could Morgan Township High School be shut down in the future, East Porter County School Board member Natalie Bowersock asked during Monday’s contentious board meeting. Staff members at Kouts told...

Astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson covered everything from UFOs to “a growing anti-intellectual strain in this society” during his presentation Sunday as part of the Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum. (Doug Ross/Post-Tribune)

From aliens to flat earthers, Neil deGrasse Tyson debunks bad science at Sinai Forum

December 9, 2025 at 8:39 a.m.

Neil deGrasse Tyson gave a rousing defense of scientific principles in his characteristic brash way during his Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum presentation Sunday.

Santa waves from atop a Portage Fire Department aerial truck during Portage’s parade on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

Portage’s Christmas parade warms hearts despite the winter chill

December 8, 2025 at 1:04 p.m.

The twilight Santa’s Parade of Toys in Portage received a warm reception despite Saturday’s cold temperature.

Santa hugs Boys and Girls Club of Greater NWI member Gemma during the organization's "Christmas to Remember" event in Merrillville on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Trio of Santas help make Christmas magical for hundreds of kids

December 5, 2025 at 11:16 a.m.

Three Santas were among the 250 volunteers who helped 500 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana members celebrate Christmas on Thursday in Merrillville.

Snowstorm blows into Portage City Council meeting

December 3, 2025 at 4:55 p.m.

Last weekend’s snow drifted into Tuesday’s Portage City Council meeting, affecting everything from snowy roads to Small Business Saturday.

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