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Business briefs: United Way awards grants to 12 organizations
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November 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

News and events around the area

Bailey, Schick challenge Nieshalla in Indiana State Comptroller race

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November 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Porter County Clerk Jessica Bailey and Chesterton management consultant John Schick are challenging Indiana State...

One of the seven projects that received grants as part of the Legacy Foundation's "Love Where You Live" initiative was the Hammond Optimist Lake proposal, which will convert an underutilized lake area near Interstate 94 and Kennedy Avenue into an area with boardwalks, an over-water walking feature, a paved loop trail, a fishing pier, a canoe/kayak launch, and an event plaza. (Rendering provided by Legacy Foundation)

Legacy Foundation announces ‘Love Where You Live’ grant recipients

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November 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The projects are designed to revitalize parks and create gathering hubs and vibrant public spaces,...

Flags sit on top of the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Indiana voters asked to weigh constitutional amendment on bail

By Amy Lavalley

October 10, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

Indiana voters are being asked to consider a ballot question that would widen a judge's...

A train at Chicago's Millennium Station, the endpoint for the South Shore Line commuter rail service. The South Shore Line is hoping to get youngsters into the habit of riding trains by offering some new promotions. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

South Shore Line wants to train kids early with Kit the Fox

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By Doug Ross

October 10, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

The South Shore Line is hoping to get youngsters into the habit of riding trains...

Portage City Hall

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Portage considering $60.9 million budget for 2027; final budget will be less

By Doug Ross

October 10, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

The Portage City Council is considering a $60.9 million proposed budget for 2027. The final...

The Valparaiso Police Department. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Police: One dead after overnight shooting in Valparaiso, two in custody

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October 10, 2026 at 8:33 a.m.

One person is dead and two people are in custody after a fatal shooting and...

Crown Point’s Max Gurnic (6) carries the ball during a Duneland Athletic Conference game against Chesterton in Crown Point on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. (Mandy Coppinger / Post-Tribune)

Crown Point’s leading rusher last year, Max Gurnic gets the ball back and shows Chesterton what he can do

By Michael Osipoff

October 10, 2026 at 2:00 a.m.

Max Gurnic, who has focused on defense this season, returns a punt 74 yards for...

Despite a scarce peach harvest for fall 2026, Columnist Philip Potempa and his family made 48 jars of homemade peach preserves in September, now stored in the farm cellar for winter menu enjoyment and holiday gifts. (Philip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: Peaches scarce this season, pits once prized as controversial cancer treatment

By Philip Potempa

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October 9, 2026 at 5:47 p.m.

Whether in Michigan or Northwest Indiana orchards, peaches ranked among the many compromised fall harvests...

A stretch of field across from the Dean and Barbara White Southlake YMCA could potentially be the site of Crown Point’s first pet adoption and resource center, New Leash on Life. (Anna Ortiz/Post-Tribune)

Crown Point council denies rezoning for proposed animal rescue, clinic

By Anna Ortiz

October 9, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

Plans for an animal adoption center and clinic on the south side of Crown Point...

Two Hammond men face murder charges in Oct. 3 double slaying

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October 9, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

A pair of Hammond men are accused fatally shooting two men in a Hammond alley...

Speros Batistatos, former head of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau, is shown in his backyard of his St. John home on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (John Smierciak/Post-Tribune)

Judge dismisses Batistatos’ defamation suit against Hammond mayor

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 9, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

A defamation lawsuit filed by former South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority CEO Speros Batistatos...

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

Illinois man convicted of multiple felonies for sex with a minor

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October 10, 2026 at 8:42 a.m.

A Porter Superior Court jury convicted an Illinois man of six felonies related to child...