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Program focuses on creating a talent pool for NWI employers
HOBART | Math and science are critical courses that students must take to be successful in college or a career, but the soft skills like commu…
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 …
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…
Hobart kindergartners honored for community service
HOBART | Kindergartners at Hobart's Early Learning Center have shown they're not too young to lend a hand in the community, Principal Amy Turl…
Hobart chamber to recognize top educator trio Thursday
HOBART | Three Hobart teachers will be honored as this year's Outstanding Educator recipients at a chamber of commerce-sponsored event at 6 p.…
'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…
Blackhawks fan in a hairy situation
HOBART | Recently, one fan that attends Joan Martin Elementary School is growing his beard out (fake of course). Posed as an extra credit chal…
May 07, 2013 9:16 am PhotosPhotos
Preschool Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities
HOBART | Center for Possibilities has open registration for preschool aged children with disabilities to participate in summer camps. Camp 1 i…
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…
Brickie Pride / Kristin Loos Outstanding Educator
HOBART | On behalf of the Indiana Music Educators Association, Kris Loos is the recipient of the award for Outstanding Elementary Music Educat…
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…
School City of Hobart hosting kindergarten kickoff on Monday
HOBART | The Early Learning Center at George Earle Elementary School has scheduled a kindergarten kickoff from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday.
Week of Young Child events start Sunday at Hobart sites
HOBART | The School City of Hobart and area preschools will celebrate the Week of the Young Child from Sunday to April 20.
3 Purdue Calumet students named Indiana ‘Outstanding Future Educators’
HAMMOND | Three Purdue University Calumet teacher preparation students have been selected to receive 2012-13 Indiana Outstanding Future Educat…
Hobart schools to celebrate Week of the Young Child
HOBART | The School City of Hobart will celebrate the Week of the Young Child from April 14 to 20.
Hobart district's kindergarten roundup to kick off April 15
HOBART | The Early Learning Center at George Earle Elementary School has scheduled a kindergarten kickoff from 6 to 7:15 p.m. April 15.
Camp Invention will return to Hobart school this summer
HOBART | The Camp Invention summer program is returning to Joan Martin School, Invent Now Inc. officials announced Tuesday.
Dad who lost child to drugs to speak at event in Hobart
HOBART | Dr. Mann Spitler will be the keynote speaker for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education graduation April 24.
Joan Martin third graders experience immigration at Swedish American Museum
HOBART | During the month of February, third graders at Joan Martin Elementary School got to experience immigration firsthand with a study tri…
Students, parents welcome at Hobart High college fair
HOBART | Hobart High School will host a college fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 16 in the Frank Kurth Field House, 2211 E. 10th St.
"Real Boys" to be discussed at School City of Hobart April 10 workshop
HOBART | The School City of Hobart will present a free parenting workshop called "Real Boys," from 5:30 to 7 p.m. April 10.
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…
Pi Day a big hit at Joan Martin Elementary School
HOBART | This March 14 was National Pi Day. Two Joan Martin classes along with Barbara from Mariyln's Bakery celebrated this special day! It w…
March 19, 2013 11:31 am PhotosPhotos
Summit on preparing youths for success set for Wednesday
HOBART | A Northwest Indiana agency is pushing to better prepare high school students for college and careers after graduation.
Hobart Middle School celebrates Pi Day
HOBART | Hobart Middle School sixth graders celebrated Pi Day. Students got to eat pie and celebrate Albert Einstein's birthday.
March 14, 2013 3:38 pm PhotosPhotos
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
School City of Hobart to hold spring fest at high school on March 22
HOBART | The School City of Hobart will hold its annual spring fest at Hobart High School, 2211 E. 10th St., starting at 5 p.m. March 22.
Successful Freshmen Orientation Night at HHS held March 12
HOBART | On March 12, Hobart High School held its annual Freshman Orientation Night. During this time, eighth-grade students and their parents…
March 13, 2013 2:42 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…
School City of Hobart to host spring festival on March 22
HOBART | The School City of Hobart will hold its annual spring fest at Hobart High School, 2211 E. 10th St., starting at 5 p.m. March 22.
Curious kids uncover scientific solutions
GARY | Hobart High School senior Madeline Jewell noticed water and other residue sitting in the reservoirs of her school’s automatic hand dryers.
March 09, 2013 7:00 pm PhotosPhotos
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…
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.
PUC students earn ADDY advertising competition awards
HAMMOND | Purdue University Calumet students and members of the university’s Agency 429 advertising club recently earned five awards in the AA…
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…
Ridgeview teachers collaborate to provide iPad learning in the classroom
HOBART | The teachers from the School City of Hobart have been working to find new ways to integrate their iPads into the classroom. Mrs. Tiff…
Ridge View raises $881.57 for Pennies for Patients
HOBART | Ridge View students have discovered the power of spare change through Pennies for Patients. The final donation total of for Ridge Vie…
Tri Kappa Spelling Bee winners crowned
HOBART | On Feb. 19, the Tri Kappa Spelling Bee contestants worked hard to be selected to particiapte in this event.
USF Crown Point announces dean’s list and honors list students
CROWN POINT | The University of Saint Francis Crown Point announces the names of students on its dean’s and honor roll lists for fall semester…
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