Duneland names interim schools leader
Former Chesterton High School vice principal Judith Malasto has been tapped as the interim leader of Duneland schools, according to a release. She replaces Ginger Bolinger, who retired this month...
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For-profit college closes operations abruptly in Hammond, surprising students
One day after Brightwood College suddenly announced it was closing all locations, students walked into its doors in Hammond with their life and career plans in disarray. “This is ridiculous,”...
Construction class: Chesterton students progress on house build
Although he plans to go into science rather than construction, Joey Collins signed up for Chesterton High School's Building Trades class to round out his practical skills. Since September, he...
Charges filed against Lake Central teacher accused of snorting drugs in class
The Lake County prosecutor's office has filed charges against a Lake Central English teacher accused last week of using drugs in her classroom. Samantha Cox, 24, of Cedar Lake, was...
Attorney: ‘No criminal liability’ for Gary schools on $30K bonus for superintendent
An Indiana State Board of Accounts audit has cited Gary Community School Corp. Superintendent Cheryl Pruitt for collecting $30,000 in bonuses without documented school board approval. The 11-page report, released...
Illiana Christian High School construction progresses
When the new $25 million Illiana Christian High School opens next year, Principal Peter Boonstra will be happy it has air conditioning. The school, 2261 Indiana Ave., Lansing, was completed...
Stateside relatives: Kin in Puerto Rico still struggle after Hurricane Maria
Two months after Hurricane Maria, many of Isaias Rivera's relatives in Puerto Rico still live without regular electricity. Cellphone service is spotty at best — transportation is limited and his...
Drug charges pending for Lake Central teacher removed from school, police say
A Lake Central High School teacher is being held at the Lake County Jail on Wednesday on pending illegal drug charges, police said. Officers were called to the school, 8855...
Instructor aims to make inmates better parents: ‘You have to find a common ground’
To lower a barrier and hope for trust, Rosemarie Grabowski tells inmates she once spent time in jail. For her, though, it was only for a couple of hours after...
Audit: Financial disarray plagues Gary school district
A state audit of the Gary Community School Corp. released Friday is harshly critical of systemic slipshod spending and sloppy accounting patterns that continued to take place even under a...