The Gary Common Council is now complete with nine members, following Myles Tolliver’s Democratic caucus win for the at-large seat vacated by Marian Ivey who now represents the 4th District. April will be another busy month for the Council as it will be making appointments to boards and commissions. The Council will look to fill […]
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Gary’s School Board Considers a Proposal for New Cell Towers in the Area. Here’s What Is at Stake.
They are in our homes, at our dinner tables, and on desks. We put them up to our ears, carry them in our hands, and slip them in our back pockets. In many ways, cellphones have become a daily part of our lives. But as the cell towers that power them continue to crop up […]
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Gary June Public Meetings Preview
Here’s a look at some important public meetings scheduled in Gary in June 2024: Meeting Calendar Gary Common Council The Common Council will be considering several major ordinances in June, including a $3.4 million spending plan for a citywide traffic light project and funding for small businesses. Date: Tuesday, June 4 and 18 Location: City Hall, […]
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Was It Worth It? Evaluating the Impact of Indiana’s Takeover of Gary Schools.
The atmosphere inside the Gary Area Career Center was thick with anticipation that evening. Nearly 100 residents, parents, and educators filled the room on Oct. 24, eyes fixed on Emergency Manager Mike Raisor of MGT Consulting, the contractor Indiana chose to run Gary’s public school system when the state took it over in 2017. The […]