The search for a new chancellor at Indiana University Northwest in Gary has four finalists, interim chancellor Vicki Romans-Lagunas said Friday. She spoke to a group of Northwest Indiana school superintendents at a legislative update luncheon.
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Duneland School Board awards $4.86 million in contracts for soccer facilities
Construction will start this spring at Chesterton High School on the new soccer stadium and complementary facilities after the Duneland School Board Monday awarded $4,862,283 in contracts.
Areion Head always ‘plays with his heart.’ That commitment gives Lake Station hope as the postseason begins.
Head leads Lake Station in scoring for the second straight season but does much more.
Law & order: Rape charge, plea deal for strangling woman
Court news
Police: Chesterton man was on bicycle when fatally struck by train
A Chesterton man riding his bicycle died when he was struck by a train at the South Calumet Road crossing in downtown Chesterton Friday evening.
Community news: First-time homebuyer fair and Women’s History Month events
News and events around the area
Former Gary man faces seven years in federal prison as getaway driver in ‘10 witness murder-for-hire: records
A former Gary man may get seven years after pleading down to being the getaway driver in a 2010 murder-for-hire for a county witness, records show.
Proposed ordinance for responsible bidding practices garners opposition from Valparaiso mayor, chamber
Valparaiso’s responsible bidding practices were up for debate at a recent City Council meeting, with a majority of the Democratic-led council favoring a more restrictive ordinance over a resolution and Mayor Jon Costas concerned either measure could put a crimp on development within the city.
Hundreds vent to Gary lawmakers at town hall
About 300 people packed into a Saturday town hall meeting in Gary with state Democratic lawmakers to voice concerns over bills impacting Medicaid spending, property tax reforms, education and other topics including guns.
‘Fox & Friends’ co-host sworn in as auxiliary Merrillville Police officer
The Merrillville Police Department has added a national network personality charged with “fostering a deeper connection with the community” to its ranks.