This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. As America emerged from the pandemic, communities continued to experience a rising tide of gun violence. School shootings and the rate of children and teens […]
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Gary March Public Meetings Preview
Here’s a look at some important public meetings scheduled in Gary in March 2024: Meeting Calendar Gary Common Council Date: Tuesday, March 5 and March 19 Location: City Hall, 401 Broadway Time: 6 p.m. CST Contact: (219) 881-1315 * Biweekly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month Parks and Recreation Date: Tuesday, March […]
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Gary February Public Meetings Preview
Here’s a look at some important public meetings scheduled in Gary in February 2024 Common Council Early in Mayor Eddie Melton’s tenure, most city departments are under new leadership. Dwayne Halliburton, council member for the 2nd District, and Mark Spencer, councilman-at-large, are still transitioning into their new council roles. Tune in to see what the […]
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Facing the Freeze: How Gary and Its Residents Are Battling a Severe Cold Snap
Frank Kirk stepped out of Fresh County Market on Wednesday, his chin buried in his coat against the 19-degree cold. Kirk, his hands full of grocery bags, said he appreciated the brief reprieve from the recent arctic weather. “This is like summer vacation compared to what we just went through,” the 59-year-old said with a […]
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Gary December Public Meetings Preview
Here’s a look at some important public meetings scheduled in Gary this December. Gary public schools We’ve got our eyes on a Dec. 12 meeting for the Gary Community School Corporation held by MGT Management, the emergency manager contracted to run the school district amid the state’s takeover of GCSC, and the appointed advisory school […]
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Gary November Public Meetings Preview
Every month, we will highlight meetings that we’re paying particular attention to and share a longer calendar of meetings, courtesy of Gary Documenters, so you can see what interests you. Here’s a look at some important public meetings scheduled in Gary this November. Gary public schools We’ve got our eyes on a Nov. 14 meeting […]
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Earn $20 an Hour with Capital B Gary’s New Gary Documenters Program
Capital B Gary launched one month ago, and we’ve already reported on the local election, the Gary Community School Corporation, and environmental challenges. We’re preparing to launch Gary Documenters, a program that will pay residents $20 an hour to take notes at public meetings. This initiative is part of a broader effort to promote community […]
