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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…
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…
'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…
Marian Catholic High School awards 61 Medals of Academic Excellence
CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic High School hosted an Excellence in Academics Award breakfast on April 25 and Medals of Academic Excellence …
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.
Holocaust History Comes to Life for Whiting Middle School Students
WHITING | Whiting Middle School students traveled to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center two days before their Spring Break to …
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…
Whiting School Board meets in executive session Monday
WHITING | The Whiting School Board is scheduled to meet in a special executive session from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at 1500 Center St.
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
Whiting High Science Olympiad team earns top spots at Purdue Calumet Regional
WHITING | After months of hard work and a competitive season, the Whiting Science Olympiad teams achieved something they had done before: earn…
March 25, 2013 11:45 am 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
Whiting School Board plans special meetings and retreat
WHITING | The School City of Whiting board meets in special session Thursday at the administration building, 1500 Center St.
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…
Ex-NFL player Levar Fisher inspires Whiting Middle School students
WHITING | On Wednesday Jan. 30, Whiting Middle School students were given the opportunity to learn the FREEZE and THINK strategy from ex-NFL p…
March 11, 2013 2:16 pm PhotosPhotos
School City of Whiting starts adult computer class April 8
WHITING | The School City of Whiting is offering adult computer classes.
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…
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…
Whiting School Board slates four meetings for Monday
WHITING | The School City of Whiting board has scheduled four meetings for Monday.
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…
Whiting Middle School is a top gainer
WHITING | Whiting Middle School will be recognized as a “Top Gainer” at the upcoming Indiana Conference on Learning on January 29th in Indiana…
Whiting School Board to set 2013 schedule, elect leaders
WHITING | The whiting School Board will meet in special session at 6 p.m. Monday to set the date and time for 2013 board meetings and reorgani…
Whiting High School puts ideas into action
WHITING | Small, but with a big heart, Whiting High School is putting in extra effort to give back this school year. Teachers, staff, administ…
January 02, 2013 1:02 pm PhotosPhotos
Science Olympiad places third at Whiting Invite
WHITING | Every weekday, before and after school, you can look inside the classrooms of Mr. Nichols and Mr. Long and see that members of the S…
St. John the Baptist School collects for needy
WHITING | Every year the students at St. John the Baptist School participate in Adopt a Baby, the school's annual advent outreach project.
December 23, 2012 6:42 pm PhotosPhotos
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.
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…
Whiting Middle School Packs Their Backpacks for Success
WHITING | On Friday November 9, Mr. Jimmy Cabrera, sponsored by the US Hispanic Leadership Institute, delivered an energetic, interactive, mot…
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…
Lady Eagles defeat OLG to take CYO Diocesan volleyball tourney
ST. JOHN | The St. John the Evangelist 8th grade girls volleyball team played tough to the end against Our Lady of Grace and won the CYO Dioce…
November 19, 2012 8:40 am PhotosPhotos
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…
Lake County 4-H Educators Receive National Recognition
CROWN POINT | Purdue Extension educators Julie Jones and Jennifer Govan are the recipients of the 2012 Excellence in Urban 4-H Programming Awa…
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