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Merrillville's Tony Lux reflects on tenure, diversity
MERRILLVILLE | Perhaps outgoing Merrillville schools Superintendent Tony Lux's most outstanding quality over his nearly 30-year career was how…
East Chicago product 'Weathers' the storm
EAST CHICAGO | Terry Weathers doesn't have the word quit in his vocabulary.
June 13, 2013 4:09 pm PhotosPhotos
21st Century Charter school constructs second building
GARY | The 21st Century Charter School began work Monday on its second building near downtown Gary.
June 10, 2013 7:15 pm PhotosPhotos
BNI valedictorian wows audience with performance during ceremony
HAMMOND | At Bishop Noll Institute’s annual commencement exercises on Friday, June 7, valedictorian Thomas Abbott addressed his classmates on …
Ivy Tech wrestles with $68M deficit
Facing a $68 million deficit, Ivy Tech Community College is holding off on a plan to collaborate with the Tri-Creek Community School Corp. for…
June 10, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
National College Funding Services moves but service remains the same
HAMMOND | We have moved after 26 years from 7109 Colorado Ave to 6946 Marshall Ave in Hammond. The phone numbers have and will remain the same…
Books, Brushes and Bands to host fundraiser at Baker's Square June 6
HAMMOND | Books, Brushes and Bands for Education (BBB4E), a non-profit, after-school music and art program, will be hosting a fundraiser from …
E.C. Central Senior recognized at Tri-county Regional Jr./Sr. Art Show
EAST CHICAGO | Demetris Cousins, a Senior at EC Central High School, won the highest art award possible at this year's "Tri-County Regional Jr…
IU Northwest to host Adult Learner Preview Night
GARY | Indiana University Northwest is an ideal choice for adult learners who wish to return to college while still immersed in the duties of …
IU Northwest to present ‘True Colors’
GARY | Indiana University Northwest invites the campus and community to a free presentation of "True Colors," a drama and comedy of the mornin…
School City of Hobart announces Learn-to-Swim lessons registration
HOBART | Register now on the web at www.hobart.k12.in.us go to community- Swim Registration
East Chicago Education Foundation, School Board partner to honor 2013 Teachers of Excellence
EAST CHICAGO | The East Chicago Education Foundation, Inc. will be honoring the 2013 East Chicago Teachers of Excellence with a dinner present…
Former Banneker school treasurer on hook for missing money
INDIANAPOLIS | The former extracurricular treasurer at Gary's Banneker school may be forced to repay $470.15 she collected for school activiti…
21st Century Charter boys and girls track qualify for regional finals
GARY | Not long after the boys basketball team from 21st Century Charter School in Gary won the school's first sectional championship, the gir…
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…
May 15, 2013 1:52 pm PhotosPhotos
Gary students over the moon after making contact with astronaut in space station
GARY | A Lew Wallace STEM Academy junior was starry-eyed after asking astronaut Cmdr. Thomas Marshburn a question live from the International …
May 08, 2013 7:10 pm 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…
47th annual IU Northwest Commencement set for May 9 at the Genesis Center
GARY | Indiana University Northwest will host its 47th Annual Commencement on May 9 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Genesis Center, located at 5th …
Munster, Lake Central high schools ranked top Indiana schools in U.S. News report
Ten Northwest Indiana public high schools received top ratings in the U.S. News and World Report 2013 Best High School rankings released this week.
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…
IU Northwest to host Money Smart Resource Fair
GARY | On April 27, Indiana University Northwest will host a free Money Smart Resource Fair aimed at teaching people strategies for better mon…
Lora Bailey named IU Northwest Dean of the School of Education
GARY | Indiana University Northwest has announced the appointment of Lora Bailey, Ph.D., as the Dean of the School of Education. Bailey’s appo…
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…
IU Northwest to host Adult Degree Completion Open House
GARY | Indiana University Northwest will host the campus’s inaugural Adult Degree Completion Open House at 6 p.m. May 29, in the Savannah Cent…
14 Lake County high schools compete in Academic Super Bowl
MERRILLVILLE | Ancient Greece’s culture, history and heritage challenged students from 14 Lake County high schools during Tuesday’s 27th annua…
GSA Donates Laptops to Grissom Elementary School
GARY | Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson joined Ann Kalayil, Regional Administrator of the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Great Lakes Region…
April 11, 2013 12:50 pm PhotosPhotos
IU, IU Northwest to provide summer tuition discount
GARY | Indiana University has extended its plan to significantly reduce undergraduate tuition for summer-semester students for the 2013 sessio…
IU School of Medicine – Northwest plans medical school admissions conference
GARY | Current pre-med students looking to apply to medical school, as well as high school students with aspirations of one day becoming a doc…
EdisonLearning fires Roosevelt teacher
GARY | EdisonLearning has fired a female teacher at Roosevelt College and Career Academy following an investigation into misconduct.
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
Some educators question new teacher permit
As local school leaders review retirements, resignations and fall student enrollment, most are looking to hire talented, enthusiastic teachers…
Judge orders Gary schools to turn over shuttered building to charter
GARY | A Superior Court judge has ordered the Gary Community School Corp. to lease a shuttered school building to a local charter school.
Missing gun led to Lew Wallace lockdown
GARY | Lew Wallace STEM Academy in Gary was on lockdown for a short period Thursday morning after a school security officer realized he came t…
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…
Locals rally for public education
Several local educators and families will be part of a rally Tuesday in Indianapolis in support of public education.
IU School of Medicine – Northwest plans medical school admissions conference
GARY | Current pre-med students looking to apply to medical school, as well as high school students with aspirations of one day becoming a doc…
IU Northwest offers new and future grads etiquette, networking, job search assistance
GARY | Heading out into the “real world” as graduation draws near can be a daunting experience. Networking with potential employers, making a …
IU Northwest Spring Preview Night scheduled for March 20
GARY | Indiana University Northwest will host Spring Preview Night on March 20, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Savannah Center, located at 3400 …
PUC faces $4 million deficit, will close learning center
HAMMOND | Purdue University Calumet is facing a $4 million shortfall this year, and will close the Academic Learning Center in Merrillville an…
March 15, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Lake Ridge parents resolve to cope with school closing
GARY | Grissom Elementary School parent Robyn Probus has attended all three community forums regarding the Lake Ridge Schools' finances and th…
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
Who needs test tubes? Chemistry students devise a new tool
GARY | A common depiction of a chemistry classroom might include students in lab coats and goggles, surrounded by beakers, balances and Bunsen…
Appeal dates set for 2 Gary charter schools
GARY | Ball State University has set appeal hearing dates for two Gary charter schools that were notified their charters would not be renewed.
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