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Gary School Board names superintendent
The Gary Community School Corporation has named its new superintendent. Dr. Yvonne Stokes was selected during a special school board meeting Friday. She previously served as superintendent of Hamilton Southeastern Schools before resigning last year. Before that, she was assistant superintendent at School Town of Munster. During Friday's meeting, Stokes...
Next round of U.S. 231 construction now scheduled to start this week
After months of delays, the next round of construction work on U.S. 231 is scheduled to start this week. Starting as soon as Wednesday, U.S. 231 will be closed west of Crown Point, between Hendricks Place and Tenbrook Drive, for a pipe lining project. Once that's done, U.S. 231 will be closed between Bell Street and Fathke Road for a small structure replacement.
Boil advisory for Candlewood Meadows, Greenfield Creek, Brookshire Apartments along with customers on Ransom Road & Goodrich Road
Valparaiso City Utilities field service crews responded to a water main break at 651 Ransom Road. Customers may have experienced low water pressure or a complete interruption in water service. Due to the interruption of water service, a precautionary boil advisory will be issued to residents and business owners in...
The Renaissance Letter: Harvey revokes business licenses and issues “reduced fines” over unpaid property taxes
Sign up for the Renaissance Letter, our free weekly email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the Harvey stories that matter. Government seizing homes. Businesses and churches upset over operating licenses. With the new fiscal year upon us, here are the top 5 things in Harvey news for the week of June 10.
Whiting’s first Sheridan Stage Summer Concert Series welcomes people of all ages to fun-filled evening out
With its mission to bring people together and give back via art, Arts Alive was proud to present the third Sheridan Stage Summer Concert Series in Whiting, Indiana on Friday, June 7, kicking off the concert lineup with musician Phil Angotti. With the great turnouts at downtown Whiting events such as Pierogi Fest and Wickedly Whiting — especially after last year's downtown renovations — Arts Alive wanted to bring a new, arts-focused event to Whiting to give the thriving community another opportunity to connect.
Lansing residents will receive a discount for recycling at CHaRM on June 22
LANSING, Ill. (June 9, 2024) – The Village of Lansing is teaming up with South Suburban College’s CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) to educate residents on recycling opportunities at the South Holland facility. The Village will celebrate Lansing Day at CHaRM on Saturday, June 22, from...
Cook County LeadCare program restores trust in tap water use
When home-based daycare provider Emma Jefferson moved to Calumet City in 1999, she quickly learned that she couldn’t trust the water. “When I first turned on the faucet, the water was thick and brown, so I had to let it run before I could use it,” Jefferson said.
Ozinga coming to Lansing, turning the old Best Buy into a Kia dealership – a Village Board summary
LANSING, Ill. (June 7, 2024) – The Lansing Village Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, June 4 to discuss and vote on village business, including Ozinga’s interest in office space at the Lansing Municipal Airport, Napleton Kia’s plans for the former Best Buy property, and South Suburban College’s new recycling center.
Lan-Oak Park District files lawsuit against Lansing Journal, serves Jongsma with summons
LANSING, Ill. (June 8, 2024) – The Lan-Oak Park District has moved forward with the legal action they threatened last fall, filing a lawsuit with the Cook County Circuit Court on April 5. Lawsuit filed. The Lansing Journal became aware of the filing when Publisher Melanie Jongsma received a...
Nominations Sought for 20th Anniversary of South Shore Legends Induction
Nominations are now open for a new South Shore Legend to be added to the Wall of Legends at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond. Nominees should have accomplishments that resonate in and beyond northwest Indiana that demonstrate innovation, creativity, courage and/or exploration. “Recognizing people from Northwest Indiana for their...
Highland Griffith Chamber to host business event Nov. 1
The Highland Griffith Chamber of Commerce recently announced plans for an event Nov. 1 to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs. The post Highland Griffith Chamber to host business event Nov. 1 appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine.
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