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Edward Behling, 101, at his work table in his Portage home. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Portage WWII veteran tells his story from 80 years ago

May 26, 2025 at 1:31 p.m.

World War II ended 80 years ago and Edward J. Behling is among those still around who can give an account from a soldier's viewpoint.

A view of what the Duneland YMCA will look like when the new Wellness Center is added on the west side of the old Chesterton Middle School building. (Duneland YMCA/provided)

Duneland YMCA seeks variance for future business tenants

May 23, 2025 at 11:01 a.m.

The Duneland YMCA is seeking flexibility that would allow business tenants to rent within its new Health Living Campus.

Phoenix Bridegroom sits on one of the Friendship Benches that she is donating to Dogwood Park. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

For Phoenix Bridegroom, Chesterton park benches are a community thank you after cancer

May 28, 2025 at 9:20 a.m.

The Friendship Benches being installed at Dogwood Park represent a meaningful marker in the life of benefactor Phoenix Bridegroom.

The North Mineral Springs Road bridge closed in Dec. 2023 due to deteriorating steel beams that made the structure unsafe. Opening bids for its replacement has been delayed until July. (Jim Woods/Post-Tribune)

Construction bids delayed until July for replacing Porter bridge

May 22, 2025 at 12:06 p.m.

The bid opening for a new North Mineral Springs Road Bridge in Porter has been delayed until July, and the challenges might include how construction crews will have to work...

The Franciscan Health building in Chesterton that houses the Emergency Department. The ExpressCare sign is blocked out. (Jim Woods/Post-Tribune)

Franciscan Health undecided on reopening Chesterton urgent care

May 21, 2025 at 11:18 a.m.

Franciscan Health hasn't decided yet whether to reopen its ExpressCare in Chesterton, although a state senator said he cleared the way legally in recent legislation to support restarting the operation.

Fire Chief Sean O'Donnell is flanked by his deputy chiefs, Aimee Gilbert and Brandon Smith, during a groundbreaking Friday, May 16, 2025, for Chesterton's town hall/fire station remodeling project. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Chesterton starts town hall/fire station remodeling project

May 18, 2025 at 2:43 p.m.

The groundbreaking Friday for Chesterton's $4 million town hall/fire station remodeling project was marked as a historic moment of change for the community.

Burns Harbor was founded in 1967, and its Town Hall was dedicated in 1981. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

Reunion with past clerk-treasurer won’t happen in Burns Harbor while Nick Loving is a candidate

May 17, 2025 at 1:33 p.m.

Jane Jordan was interested in returning as clerk-treasurer for Burns Harbor but her withdrew after the Town Council wouldn't consider her compensation request.

The Brassie Golf Club stone at the entrance to the former golf club on Brassie Avenue off Pearson Road in Chesterton. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Proposed housing on former golf course called too dense

May 16, 2025 at 10:32 a.m.

Owners of the Brassie Golf Club who want to turn the course into a housing subdivision were told by three members of Chesterton's Advisory Plan Commission that their proposal for...

Assault of man by teen boys prompts more enforcement by Chesterton police

May 15, 2025 at 4:24 p.m.

An incident where two teen boys assaulted a 64-year-old man Monday on Broadway in front of the Dairy Queen on Monday is spurring Chesterton police to enhance its juvenile crime...

Porter and Chesterton fire and police personnel responded Thursday afternoon to the report of a 6-year-old boy being adrift in an inflatable kayak on Lake Michigan at Porter Beach. Some jet skiers who were in the area got the boy safely to shore. (Jim Woods/Post-Tribune)

Six-year-old boy rescued by jet skiers at Porter Beach

May 15, 2025 at 3:26 p.m.

A 6-year-old boy, whose inflatable kayak was blown at least 100 yards away from the Porter Beach shoreline, was rescued by jet skiers Thursday afternoon.

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