EDITORIAL: Focus on school attendance policy

Attendance has been a big problem for Roosevelt College and Career Academy during the school's first year under EdisonLearning's control, just as it was when the Gary school district was in charge.

Late Tuskegee Airman was favorite teacher of state senator

INDIANAPOLIS | Quentin Smith was a Tuskegee Airman, a former Gary city councilman and a living legend when he died Tuesday at age 94.

DOUG ROSS: In this race, voters looked for union label

Indiana isn't a completely red state. Look at races down the ballot, and you'd call it purple.

EDITORIAL: We endorse Bennett for state superintendent

The battle lines are clearly drawn in the race for Indiana's superintendent of public instruction. It's not just Republican vs. Democrat, but also the status quo vs. rapid change. We support reforms.

Gabby Dougas a hit with high schoolers at Gary event

Students gather outside the venue to get a glimpse and possible photo of Gabrielle Douglas as the Olympic gold medalist visits the Indiana University Northwest campus on Monday.

Gabby Douglas a hit with high schoolers at Gary event

Peter Smith of Foundations of East Chicago and Natalie Hawkins, mother of gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas, look on as she shows off one of her gold medals as the Olympian visits the Indiana University Northwest campus.

Gabby Dougas a hit with high schoolers at Gary event

Gabrielle Douglas and her mother Natalie Hawkins listen to speakers at a luncheon as the Olympic gold medalist visits the Indiana University Northwest campus on Monday.

Gabby Dougas a hit with high schoolers at Gary event

Gabrielle Douglas has a laugh as Robert Brown, a Calumet High School senior and event MC, straightens his tie for a photo with the Olympic gold medalist.

Gabrielle Douglas a hit with high schoolers at Gary event

GARY | Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas greeted Gary high schoolers Monday with words of advice.

20 UNDER 40: Alfred Martin

It was a pact among six young men. A pact made long before they could probably fully grasp the challenge that would await them.

Company lays out Roosevelt turnaround plan

GARY | EdisonLearning Inc. unveiled an ambitious plan Thursday night to turn around academics at Roosevelt Career and Technical Academy, creating a culture of students who want to learn.

Goodwill at center stage of Gary's Good Deeds Campaign

HOBART | The winners in Gary's Good Deeds Campaign provided food and clothing to the needy, cleaned up trash-filled vacant lots, restored parks and taught kids how to play basketball.

Gary Good Deeds campaign ready for film finale event

Roosevelt High School students enrolled in the Barden Gary Foundation scholarship program gather around foundation board members and Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, standing in center, and foundation President Chareice White, seated with presentation check. The group honored Brigette Kelly,…

Girls basketball, the 2011-12 Roosevelt Panthers

Scouting the 2011-12 Roosevelt Panthers

Music and gridiron greats owe a debt to passionate leaders

The growth of the Calumet Region has depended on the output of individuals passionate about what they do.

Two former Gary school treasurers charged with theft

GARY | Two Gary school treasurers have been charged with felony theft in separate incidents involving stolen cash from an extracurricular account following an Indiana State Board of Accounts review. Both employees face up to three years in prison if convicted.

Music legend helped put The Whitney Nots on the map

Billy Shelton knows a thing or two about talent.

Teens linked to attack face charges

CROWN POINT | The mother of a girl injured in Tuesday's attack on a local high school volleyball team reported a detention hearing for two teenage suspects was held Friday in Lake County Juvenile Court.

Two Gary Roosevelt players in custody after encounter following volleyball match

GARY | Two members of a local girls high school volleyball team are being held at the Lake County Juvenile Center following an encounter Tuesday with players from an opposing team.