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An aerial view of the Gary/Chicago International Airport.

Gary airport continues passenger terminal upgrades with refurbished seats

January 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

The Gary Airport Authority awarded a $70,430 contract Wednesday to B & B Thomas Upholstery, of Hammond, to refurbish 76 passenger seats in the airport’s terminal.

McCullough Academy second-grade teacher Lenetha Patterson holds a sign during a public meeting at the Gary Westside Leadership Academy in Gary, Indiana Wednesday May 18, 2022. The Distressed Unit Appeal Board is considering a two-year contract for MGT Consulting which currently manages the state-run district. (Andy Lavalley for the Post-Tribune)

House bill threatens Gary, IPS schools

January 6, 2025 at 12:47 p.m.

Less than a year after the Gary Community School Corp., escaped state control, its future is in jeopardy again.

Hammond man shot to death Wednesday in New Chicago

January 2, 2025 at 1:55 p.m.

New Chicago Police are investigating the Wednesday shooting death of a 42-year-old Hammond man following a dispute.

Patrick Brogan smiles during 2022 commencement ceremonies at Valparaiso High School in Valparaiso, Indiana Wednesday June 1, 2022. (Andy Lavalley for the Post-Tribune)

State graduation rate hits new record

December 31, 2024 at 3:18 p.m.

Indiana’s Class of 2024 posted the highest graduation rate in recorded state history, the Department of Education reported on Monday.

A drone flies inside the Hard Rock Live Arena during a public safety demonstration at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary, Indiana, on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. Schools are increasingly using drones for educational purposes even as their use raises suspicion. (Andy Lavalley for the Post-Tribune)

Schools deploying drones as academic tool, even as they sometimes raise suspicion

December 29, 2024 at 1:49 p.m.

During the construction of Hobart’s Veterans Elementary Hobart High teacher Greg Crouch stood outside piloting a drone as it hovered above the scene.

Skylights above let light through outside of a disused top-floor lounge at Calumet College of St Joseph that is slated to be renovated with funds from a recent Lilly Endowment Inc.grant, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Calumet College’s Heritage Room receives BP gift

December 27, 2024 at 6:28 p.m.

Calumet College of St. Joseph announced Dec. 20 it received a gift of $200,000 from BP America for educational programming at its Heritage Room, being developed atop the 7th floor...

Lisa Giglio, organizer of Temple Israel's pop-up Hanukkah shop, arranges menorahs on Tuesday. (Carole Carlson/Post-Tribune)

Pop-up at Temple Israel in Gary offers Hanukkah gifts for festival of lights

December 23, 2024 at 3:06 p.m.

Typically, big chain stores offer a handful of Hanukkah gifts amidst a glut of Christmas merchandise. That snub led to the founding of Temple Israel’s pop-up shop by its Sisterhood...

From left, retiring Hobart School Board members Terry Butler and Karen Robbins discuss a program with Superintendent Peggy Buffington after the Dec. 19 meeting. (Carole Carlson/Post-Tribune)

Butler, Robbins leave behind legacy of service on Hobart School Board

December 23, 2024 at 1:37 p.m.

With a combined 42 years on the Hobart School Board, Terry Butler and Karen Robbins cast their final votes Dec. 19. Both members retired after presiding over a sea of...

Hobart bus driver in training Mark Reid, on left, opens his doors and checks for trains during a drive with instructor Kim Carlson, on right, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Hobart has approved a renewal of its operating referendum on the May primary ballot. A failure to renew it could jeopardize bus transportation. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

Hobart prepares for spring school referendum vote

December 20, 2024 at 4:04 p.m.

Citing the revenue impact from property tax caps, the Hobart School Board approved a resolution Thursday to renew its 2017 operating referendum to raise about $22.5 million over an eight-year...

The air traffic tower stands at the Gary/Chicago International Airport. (Kyle Telechan / Post-Tribune)

Gary airport wins FAA grant for new tower design

December 12, 2024 at 11:08 a.m.

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a $1.7 million grant for the design and engineering of a new airport traffic control tower at the Gary/Chicago International Airport.

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