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E.C. Central celebrates Choir Director Dr. Kendrick with reunion concert Saturday
EAST CHICAGO | The name Dr. Leon Kendrick may bring instant appreciation and fondness by many in the East Chicago community, but to his studen…
Community leader finishes thesis research on HIV/AIDS awareness
EAST CHICAGO | Candace Florence, an East Chicago, IN native, is the daughter of the proud parents Byron “Duke” Florence and Janice Florence.
May 13, 2013 7:45 am PhotosPhotos
'Let's Sing' choir driven by their passion for music
HAMMOND | They may be small in stature, but the 'Let's Sing' five, six and seven year-old choir has a huge presence as their voices can be hea…
May 08, 2013 12:45 pm PhotosPhotos
St. Mary Medical Center hosts educational and informative stroke symposium
HOBART | To raise awareness and provide educational information during National Stroke Awareness Month to the public concerning stroke and oth…
BNI performs Spring Concert
HAMMOND | The Bishop Noll Institute concert choir performed a Spring Concert Performance on May 5. Attached is a video of their rendition of "…
Ivy Tech East Chicago Vice Chancellor talks education at Munster Rotary
MUNSTER | Ivy Tech East Chicago De La Garza Campus Vice Chancellor R. Louie Gonzalez addressed the importance of a strong community college du…
Film preview is a blending of cultures
HAMMOND | Having already spread throughout the Mexican community like wildfire, the triumphant film “La Otra Conquista” (“The Other Conquest”)…
“The Other Conquest” travels to the Midwest
HAMMOND | Some stories are not easily told.
The Other Conquest: A Story of Cortés and the Road to Contrition
HAMMOND | The City of Hammond, Towle Theater and, Purdue University Calumet present the film, The Other Conquest (La Otra Conquista), a nine y…
Local McDonald’s Operators and Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Establish HOPE Scholarship for High School Students
MUNSTER | Northwest Indiana McDonald’s Operators (NIMO) and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana have partnered to establish the HOPE Scholarshi…
Top 20, Inc. makes comeback in E.C. community
EAST CHICAGO | In partnership with the School City, Top 20, Inc., a girls mentoring program, will host a 2013 Kick-off Fundraiser from 5-7 p.m…
April 22, 2013 4:15 pm PhotosPhotos
I Too Sing America to award scholarships
EAST CHICAGO | In commemoration of I Too Sing America's (ITSA) "Black Music Month Celebration" and the "I Too Sing America Organization of NWI…
Xavier University honors Central's Jamike Curtis with Dean's Award
CINCINNATI | Jamike Curtis of Melville Avenue in East Chicago has received a Dean's Award from Xavier University. The daughter of Margo and Vi…
Bowman's Journey through the Tourney
GARY | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy's journey from the IHSAA Tournament that would end with an 86-73 Class 2A Boys Basketball State Champion…
March 25, 2013 1:36 pm PhotosPhotos
Scary Movie 'Mama' Lacks Excitement
HIGHLAND | This month a new scary movie was introduced to the theaters. The movie, 'Mama,' was advertised everywhere, especially in commercial…
Funk Volume getting making a name
HIGHLAND | The independent group Funk Volume has been getting praise from the past year. This year a particular person in the group has been n…
Movie Review: 'Warm Bodies' solid entertainment
HIGHLAND | The release of the movie 'Warm Bodies' had a lot of skeptics assuming that the movie was just another fictional piece of mythologic…
Entertainment: Merrillville High School Performing Arts present Cinderella
MERRILLVILLE | Everyone knows the story, but seeing live onstage performed by an amazing cast of characters is a can't miss.
March 14, 2013 1:05 pm PhotosPhotos
Highland chew crew reviews pizzas for you
HIGHLAND | Roughly five billion pizzas are sold worldwide each year, according to Pizza.com. Whether sold by the slice or delivered to your do…
Funk Volume and Dizzy Wright recognized by underground world
HAMMOND | The independent group Funk Volume has been getting praise from the past year. This year a particular person in the group has been no…
NWI Students to gather March 12 to discuss the possibility of world peace
HAMMOND | More than 300 northwest Indiana high school students will gather at Purdue University Calumet Tuesday to discuss whether world peac…
Spelling bee final is Saturday
The winner of a Saturday spelling bee, sponsored by Kankakee Valley REMC, will walk away with a trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C., to com…
Family Support Services come to Gary Housing Authority
GARY | Strengthening families is a goal for 2013 at the Gary Housing Authority (GHA). And to reach this goal, GHA has collaborated with commun…
Wes Moore, a NY Times & Wall Street Journal best-selling author, to visit IU Northwest March 6
GARY | Wes Moore, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates, will speak about t…
IU Northwest Spring Preview Night scheduled for March 20
GARY | Indiana University Northwest will host Spring Preview Night on Wednesday, March 20, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Savannah Center, locat…
Area Career Center of Hammond Broadcasting Students Take Top Honors in Indianapolis
HAMMOND | It was an exciting honor for the 1st Place, State Championship win in the category of “Spot Production” by student Valarie Winkleman…
March 06, 2013 2:51 pm PhotosPhotos
Area Career Center Students compete in Take Off for SkillsUSA State Competition
HAMMOND | The Area Career Center students will have the chance to challenge their program and practical knowledge and abilities at State Skill…
March 06, 2013 9:13 am PhotosPhotos
National College Funding Services help students pursue education dreams
HAMMOND | Lizette Martinez always dreamed of going to college.
SLYCE Student Dylan Brock discusses leaders of tomorrow
VALPARAISO | Many people across the nation look to the future with uncertainty perhaps trepidation as they concern themselves with issues , wh…
SLYCE student Rachel Hall shares reflections
VALPARAISO | The South Shore Leadership Youth for Community Engagement program has a rule. Once you head home after an inspiring day of listen…
Parents, students criticize Lighthouse Academy consolidation plan
HAMMOND | Many parents of students at East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School were angry to hear the Lighthouse Academy schools in Lake County …
IU Northwest to host 2013 Science Olympiad Regional Tournament on Feb. 23
GARY | Middle and high school students schools in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties will demonstrate their science and engineering talents at …
Ivy Tech offers training for people 50-plus
GARY | Ivy Tech Community College Northwest will be part of a national effort to train 10,000 baby boomers for new jobs in health care, educat…
Parents as Teachers Griffith site looking for Parent Educator
GRIFFITH | ELPNWI is seeking candidates for Parent Educator to provide Parents as Teachers model services to families with children prenatal t…
Leadership NWI and South Shore Leadership Youth for Community Engagement
EAST CHICAGO | We are excited to present a unique, new and exciting opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to not only receive a $500…
E.C. teachers union posts billboard slamming superintendent
EAST CHICAGO | The East Chicago Federation of Teachers, Local AFT 511, posted a billboard prominently Monday at the corner of Indianapolis Bou…
Three local school corporations flunk state scrutiny
While the Indiana Department of Education released school grades last November for schools across the state, it did not make a formal announcement.
East Chicago celebrates first elected School Board
EAST CHICAGO | The nine members of the city's first popularly elected School Board stood arm in arm Saturday onstage at the East Chicago Centr…
January 05, 2013 6:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Theatre at the Center Announces Winter Education through Theatre Workshops
MUNSTER | Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Northwest Indiana’s only professional performing arts theatre, will host exciting educationa…
Local districts review security measures
School districts across Northwest Indiana are reassessing their security plans in the wake of the massacre of 26 children and adults Friday at…
December 17, 2012 5:30 pm PhotosPhotos
E.C. School Board transfers former Field Elementary to city for $1
EAST CHICAGO | The East Chicago School Board approved the transfer of school property for $1 each to the city of East Chicago.
169 Hammond College Bound Scholars attend Purdue Calumet
HAMMOND | Some 169 recipients of Hammond College Bound Scholarships are furthering their education at Purdue University Calumet this fall.
State Farm Insurance awards $5,000 to help at-risk students at Purdue Calumet
HAMMOND | State Farm Insurance has made a $5,000 gift to Purdue University Calumet and its Office of Student Success and Transition.
Challenger Learning Center’s Second Saturday program offers holiday activities
HAMMOND | The Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana will be offering their Second Saturday Family Science Program on Saturday, Decem…
NWI Federation hosts education summit
EAST CHICAGO | An Ohio proponent of public education told a crowd of educators, ministers, politicians and community members they must gather …
East Chicago School Board will not extend superintendent's contract
EAST CHICAGO | When a motion to immediately terminate East Chicago Superintendent Michael Harding's contract failed during a meeting Thursday,…
E.C. School Board member keeps post after court challenge
EAST CHICAGO | The sole appointed school trustee elected to serve a full term beginning next year has survived a court challenge to his position.
BBB4E presents holiday concert on Dec. 6
HAMMOND | Books, Brushes and Bands for Education (BBB4E) Vocal Ensemble and Cadet and Concert Band students invites you to ring in the holiday…
Latest state numbers show use of vouchers for private schools up
Enrollment in Indiana’s voucher program more than doubled in its second year, with 9,324 families signing up to participate in 2012-13.
USF Crown Point hosting admission information session
CROWN POINT | The University of Saint Francis Crown Point will host a question-and-answer session on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 5:30-7 p.m. for tho…
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