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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…
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…
Marian Catholic High School announces students of the month
CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic High School announces the Students of the Month for March. Departments choose students that go above and bey…
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…
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…
Mount Carmel science teacher named Golden Apple Award finalist
CHICAGO | Mount Carmel High School instructor Curt Ehrenstrom, of Oak Lawn, was recently named a finalist for the 2013 Golden Apple Award for …
SJE 8th Grade Girls win CYO Finals
ST. JOHN | Congratulations to the St. John the Evangelist 8th Grade Girls Basketball team for winning the CYO Diocesans Finals in a thrilling …
Griffith schools renew contract with YMCA
GRIFFITH | Saying the first two years were very productive, the Griffith Public Schools board has signed on for another two years with the YMCA.
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…
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…
Griffith school officials say students safer with new measures
GRIFFITH | The town's public schools are safer since the tragic Connecticut school shootings in December, the School Board said Thursday.
Grace College announces fall Dean's List
GRIFFITH | Grace College has released the names of local students who were named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2012. Lynnae Haan of Griffith, da…
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 …
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…
Griffith School Board welcomes new members
GRIFFITH | The School Board has welcomed two new members and selected its officers for the new year.
4 local schools selected to receive portion of $10 million state grant
Four region schools are among 40 selected statewide to receive a portion of a $10 million state grant to recognize their best teachers.
St. Mary celebrates St. Nicholas Day
GRIFFITH | St. Nicholas (aka Rev. Theodore J. Mens, Pastor of St. Mary Church, Griffith) on his long journey from the Netherlands stopped by e…
January 03, 2013 11:04 am PhotosPhotos
OLG students honor Pearl Harbor with remembrance ceremony
HIGHLAND | Our Lady of Grace Students grades 5th thru 8th attended the National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Memorial Service given by the Son…
Griffith School Board introduces new programs to help young children
GRIFFITH | The School Board on Thursday approved two new programs designed to help young children.
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…
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…
Griffith School Board to meet in executive session tonight
GRIFFITH | The Griffith Public Schools board meets in executive session at 6 p.m. today to discuss collective bargaining, litigation and train…
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…
Online master’s degree at Purdue Calumet focuses on leadership in technology industries
HAMMOND | Purdue University Calumet is introducing in January an online master’s degree program designed to prepare graduates for positions of…
Scholarship Opportunity available
CROWN POINT | The Lake County Master Gardeners are pleased to announce that they are continuing their scholarship program for the 2013-14 acad…
2 new members to sit on Griffith School Board
GRIFFITH | Jennifer Dildine and Gerald Potacki have won the pair of at-large seats on the Griffith School Board.
Visit and ‘View Purdue Calumet’, Saturday, Nov. 10
HAMMOND | High school students, their parents, prospective transfer students and others who are interested in learning more about obtaining a …
Six NWI schools advance to Spell Bowl state finals
MERRILLVILLE | Northwest Indiana will be well-represented at the 2012 Indiana Academic Spell Bowl Junior Division State Finals on Nov. 10 at P…
October 24, 2012 8:15 pm PhotosPhotos
Darth Vader joins fans to promote literacy
VALPARAISO | Star Wars characters recently helped Barnes & Noble, 150 Silhavy Road, Suite 120, celebrate Star Wars Reads Day. This initiat…
October 22, 2012 1:13 pm PhotosPhotos
Three vie for two at-large seats on Griffith School Board
GRIFFITH | Working with children, putting them first and giving them all the help they need are the reasons three candidates are vying for two…
Hammond alumni & friends invited to attend Oct. 30 ‘Meet & Greet’ event
HAMMOND | Graduates and friends of Hammond’s public high schools are invited to attend a Meet & Greet event—Tuesday, Oct. 30—of the recent…
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