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Teen charged after Monday fight at Lake Central
A Lake Central student involved in a lunchtime fight at the high school Monday has been charged with aggravated battery resulting in a serious injury, a level 3 felony, St....
Gary airport wins $10 million federal grant for new tower
The Gary/Chicago International Airport has received a $10 million federal grant for the construction of a new air traffic control tower, officials said Wednesday. The new tower will be located...
Indiana school board candidates have Dem or GOP labels for first time under Republican law
Voters might be scratching their heads in November when they see party labels attached to school board candidates. A state law approved last year, backed by Republicans, made Indiana the...
Charges expected after Lake Central fight Monday
Officials said a fight erupted during a lunch period Monday at Lake Central High School leaving both male juveniles injured and one facing possible charges.
New ban prohibits phones in schools and on school buses in Gary
The Gary School Board unanimously approved a “bell to bell” cellphone policy May 14, with some members voicing skepticism on how to enforce the new state law. Previously, Gary students...
New principal taking reins at Gary West Side
Merrillville’s Pierce Middle School Principal Candace Lillie is the new principal at the Gary West Side Leadership Academy.
Gary’s City Life childcare center and academic programs in funding crisis
Gary’s City Life Center of Northwest Indiana has been an anchor for struggling families since 2013, offering free after-school childcare and challenging academic programs, exploring space and literally planting seeds....
‘It’s the best day of my life’: 72-year-old IU-Northwest grad celebrates commencement
At age 72, Dorrie April Adlard didn’t envision this day. She was one of 647 IU-Northwest students who earned degrees Friday in the outdoor ceremony. She’s also the oldest.
Hobart residents can cut cost of home projects by 50% with city rebate
Hobart homeowners can receive up to $10,000 from the city for exterior energy-saving projects and up to $5,000 for interior projects.
‘He was always a north star’: Carlton Guthrie remembered for love of Gary
Trailblazing entrepreneur, philanthropist and civil rights advocate Carlton Guthrie passed away May 9 in Chicago at age 73.