Marian Ivey, who was an at-large councilwoman, won Gary’s Fourth District seat in a Wednesday night caucus against Shanita Starks.
Ivey wins Gary Fourth District caucus; another to be scheduled soon
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Haylie Houchin’s voice lifts semistate-bound Highland. The senior center ‘holds us all together as a family.’
Houchin has helped Highland win its first regional title since 2003.
Indiana House passes Illinois secession bill on first reading, but amendments keep session lively
Indiana House legislators gave initial approval to a bill aimed at redrawing the Indiana-Illinois border Wednesday, but the bill continues to open up a Pandora’s box of amendments — from marijuana legalization to allowing Indiana counties to secede.
Gary repayment bill passes to third House reading
On Wednesday, House Bill 1448 was amended and passed onto a third reading in the Indiana House of Representatives that would require Gary to pay back millions it received in error from the State Comptroller’s Office.
Of Notoriety: Gary Black Film Fest in year 14 and a final stage run for Lowes in Cedar Lake
Indiana State Rep. Vernon Smith, founder and board president for the African American Achievers, beams with pride about Gary native-turned-Hollywood film star William L. Johnson.
Hobart man charged after attacking relatives; signed plea last month for abusing girlfriend’s son
A Hobart man faces two new criminal cases after allegedly attacking three relatives.
After a spate of problematic bills, Gary council wants to create legislative committee
As Indiana’s 2025 legislative session continues, Gary Common Council members want to create more transparency between legislators and constituents. Councilman Kenneth Whisenton, D-at large, said multiple bills have targeted the city this legislative session. “The reality is, the city of Gary is under attack,” Whisenton said during the council’s Tuesday night meeting, “plain and simple. […]
Indiana House passes ban on transgender women participating in women’s college sports
The Indiana House passed a bill Tuesday banning transgender women from women’s sports at the collegiate level days after the NCAA amended its transgender athlete policy to align with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump.
Porter County commissioners, council expect return on investment from RDA
The Porter County Board of Commissioners and leaders of the Porter County Council made it clear to the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority Tuesday morning that they expect a strong return on their investment and want to ensure the $3.5 million Porter County is investing annually in the consortium don’t fund projects in other counties without RDA membership.
Natalie Robinson, among Marquette’s all-time leaders in steals, eyes much more. ‘We’ve worked hard for this.’
Robinson and semistate-bound Marquette will try to go all the way this season.