Public and Charter Entities have come together in support of Children The Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) has solidified an agreement to sell the adjacent properties of the former Lincoln Achievement Center (1988 Polk St.) and former David O. Duncan Elementary School (1109 W. 21st Ave.) to Steel City Academy for $250,000. Most recently used ..read more

Belinda and David Njumbe always knew their son, Khaya, was special. Khaya will soon graduate from Indiana University Northwest with his bachelor’s degree in general studies. He already has three associate degrees and is pursuing his master’s and medical school. His achievements are impressive. What’s even more impressive? He’s just 15 years old. “I guess ..read more

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Gary’s storied Theodore Roosevelt High School to its 2024 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Now in its 37th year, the annual list is used to raise awareness about the threats facing some of the nation’s greatest treasures. On May 1, 2024, leaders met at ..read more

“I have known Mr. Spencer since he was a student at Emerson School of Performing Arts. It was his high school days that I became aware of his extraordinary performing talents, remarkable leadership skills, and warm and genuine personality. He was one of the members of the first graduating class of Emerson School where he ..read more

Mayor Eddie D. Melton highlighted a dynamic 100-day plan to revitalize Gary during his inaugural State of the City address at the historic Westside Theater. With a focus on public safety, economic revitalization, and infrastructural rehabilitation, Melton’s comprehensive strategy outlined bold initiatives aimed at reshaping the city’s future. During the address, the Mayor highlighted significant ..read more

Earlier this week, the board of the School City of Hammond approved plans to consolidate the district by closing three of the elementary schools. The consolidation is said to save the district $5.6 million and will involve redistricting that will impact over 1,100 students, and 173 educators will be laid off. The day following the ..read more

Living in East Point, Georgia, just south of Atlanta, Jade Johnson was figuring out where she wanted to go to college. She could’ve stayed down south but visited Indiana University Northwest — the same campus her father and grandmother graduated from. Johnson’s first impression was how small and quiet the campus was. It suited her ..read more

Tension between police and student protesters enveloped Indiana University’s Bloomington campus in recent days as arrests mounted along with distrust in IU leadership after a change to long-standing policy the day before the initial protest. Gov. Eric Holcomb defended police action, in which Indiana State Police have taken a lead role, while Democrats in the ..read more

On the occasion of Earth Day, NIPSCO has revealed the 21 nonprofit organizations selected as winners of the 2024 Environmental Action Grant. These grants will be instrumental in advancing environmental restoration projects and educational endeavors throughout northern Indiana. The funding stems from contributions by NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation. “We are honored to collaborate ..read more

Indiana Landmarks has sold the historic mid-century ranch house of Gary entrepreneur Geter Means and his wife, Virginia, to Gary East Side Community Development Corporation, a non-profit that works to address workforce and housing needs in the city. When the house landed on Indiana Landmarks’ 10 Most Endangered list in 2022, it was barely visible ..read more