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Actress Liz Cloud in habit garb portrays “Sister” addressing her audience during a July 20, 2025, performance of Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan’s “Late Nite Catechism” at Theatre at the Center in Munster for the show’s 32nd anniversary, including an interactive blackboard exercise titled “Should They Be a Saint or No Longer a Saint?” (Philip Potempa/provided)

From the Farm: Event and recipe worthy of satisfying saints’ tastes

By Philip Potempa

October 30, 2026 at 5:25 p.m.

I’ve dedicated this weekend’s Sunday column to the saints, with the idea floated to me...

Second man charged in fatal Gary robbery gone bad

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Jermaine Robinson, 20, of Gary, was charged Friday with murder, attempted armed robbery and attempted...

Lake County Government Center. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

Petalas challenged by Deane in Lake County Treasurer’s race

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 30, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

Lake County Treasurer John Petalas, who started his career as the Town of Merrillville’s Clerk-Treasurer,...

Gary City Hall is pictured on Sept. 16, 2025. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Gary council again postpones vote on several budget items

By Maya Wilkins

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October 21, 2026 at 1:40 p.m.

The deadline for 2027 budgets, tax rates and tax levies is Nov. 2, according to...

Local middle school students toss shovelfuls of dirt during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Aylesworth Middle School in Portage on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage breaks ground on first new school in nearly 50 years

By Doug Ross

October 21, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.

The elementary school named for Wallace Aylesworth is gone, but a new middle school on...

As site work has proceeded at the Amazon Web Services data center project, nearby residents of Hobart's Eagle Creek subdivision are concerned about air quality from the release of particulate matter. (Jim Masters/Post-Tribune)

Hobart residents await judge’s ruling in data center case

By Jim Masters

October 20, 2026 at 4:10 p.m.

A trio of Hobart residents had their long-awaited day in court Monday and now await...

Lake County Democrats to hold caucus for three Gary council seats

By Maya Wilkins

October 20, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

The Democratic Party announced Monday that they'll have a caucus 6 p.m. Nov. 5 for...

A flag can be seen in reflection at the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Trump nominates Falvey as new federal judge in Northern District of Indiana

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 20, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

President Donald Trump announced Monday afternoon he has nominated Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Falvey, who...

A roadside memorial for Saelor Guistolisi of Crown Point was set up the evening of Sunday, June 22, 2025, near U.S. 12 and Waverly Road. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Judge tells man to honor memory of Crown Point woman he killed by turning his life around

By Jim Woods

October 20, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

A judge challenged Austin Emery Thornton during his sentencing for reckless driving that killed an...

Indiana State Police Spokesman Sgt. Glen Fifield, center, explains charges the department brought against Heather Ann Textor Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, as Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter, left; Sgt. Joe White, center right and Det. Brandon Bohling, right, watch. Textor, of Lowell, has been charged with 42 felonies for crafting false expungements. Textor's attorney asked for and received a gag order in the case Tuesday. (Michelle L. Quinn/Post-Tribune)

Judge grants gag order on expungement fraud case at defense’s request

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 20, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

A judge granted a defense lawyer motion Tuesday for a gag order in a high-profile...

Munster Town Hall (Christin Nance Lazerus/Post-Tribune)

Chuck Gardiner resigns from Munster Town Council, citing burnout

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 20, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

Councilman Chuck Gardiner, R-3, announced at Monday night’s council meeting that he’s stepping down after...

The sign outside the Easton Park subdivision in Chesterton. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

Developer and Chesterton dispute who caused Easton Park flooding

By Jim Woods

October 20, 2026 at 12:04 p.m.

The town of Chesterton and a developer are more entrenched in their standoff over who...

Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.
- Original Credit: Porter County

Newcomer, political veteran vie for Porter County Commissioners seat
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By Shelley Jones

October 20, 2026 at 11:38 a.m.

The race to fill the Porter County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat pits political...