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South Central School Corp. superintendent arrested
The superintendent of the South Central School Corp. was arrested Monday night on allegations he physically assaulted a school district employee.
LaCrosse High School raising money for sick student
LACROSSE | LaCrosse High School is rallying behind one of its students to receive a kidney from her father after nearly dying.
Michigan City school board going paperless
MICHIGAN CITY | It's a sign of the times but not everybody is happy about the Michigan City School Board going paperless.
PNC students showcase their talents
WESTVILLE | Tek Lentine designed a robot that would be similar to the Mars Rover, and when it was built, the remote-controlled device worked j…
Funds freed for PNC student activities center
WESTVILLE | The green light has been given to move forward on a $34 million facility at Purdue University North Central that will give student…
May 01, 2013 5:55 pm PhotosPhotos
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…
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.
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…
Charter school inquiry raises concerns about Michigan City school deal
MICHIGAN CITY | School district officials are concerned an inquiry from a charter school about a vacant elementary building could end an agree…
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…
Police: 5 LaPorte High students drunk in class
LAPORTE | Five LaPorte High School students have been suspended from school after being arrested Friday for drinking alcohol.
PNC Athletics Receives Biggest Single Gift From IU Health LaPorte
WESTVILLE | The Purdue University North Central athletics program has received a $25,000 corporate sponsorship from IU Health LaPorte Hospital…
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
La Porte County Extension Homemakers to Showcase “Smart Cookies for the Busy Family”
LAPORTE | On Thursday, Nov. 1, the La Porte County Purdue Extension Homemakers will again be hosting a “Taste of Extension Homemakers” startin…
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
PNC receives U.S. Steel Grant for Engineering Scholarships
WESTVILLE | Purdue University North Central has received a grant from U. S. Steel to fund scholarships for PNC Electrical and Mechanical Engin…
Schools Set to Celebrate Bus Safety Week
MICHIGAN CITY | National School Bus Safety Week is October 15-19, and Michigan City Area Schools is once again joining school bus industry off…
Lake Hills to Host Bird Festival on October 13
MICHIGAN CITY | Lake Hills STEM Magnet School, 201 Ferguson Road, invites families, neighbors, and members of the community to attend its Bird…
Back to School photos submitted to nwicommunities.com
CROWN POINT | The Times Media Co.'s www.nwicommunities.com asked for first week of school photos. Photos came in from multiple schools and com…
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