The ParKids program is a year-long adventure in learning and volunteering in the park with peers. Teens learn new skills as they participate in a variety of educational, recreational and environmental stewardship programs. Parents are guardians enroll your teens by printing and completing the following forms at our website: www.nps.gov/indu/forkids/parkids-a-program-for-teens.htm Mail completed applications to: Indiana […]

The Indiana State Department of Health will be conducting Children and Hoosier Immunization Registry Program (CHIRP) User Group Meeting Date: March 19, 2015 Time: 9:30A.M. - 3:00P.M. Location: Gary Police Station (Community Room), 555 Polk Street, Gary, IN 46402 This meeting is an opportunity for users to meet with the CHIRP administrative staff, hear programmatic updates, learn […]

With the recent break out of Measles in our Country, The City of Gary Health Department would like to increase immunization rates for preventable diseases. We need your help to accomplish this goal. Please join us in our adventure educating, vaccinating, promoting our residents health and well-being. You are invited to our lunch and learn on: Date: February 26, […]

IU Northwest, Gary Police Department offering free 10-week course beginning Feb. 17 The Police Departments of Indiana University Northwest and the City of Gary are collaborating to bring citizens together with their local law enforcement officials. The departments are providing a free 10-week Citizens Police Academy on Tuesdays from February 17 to April 28 beginning at […]

  “The Heart Truth :  Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States.  It is also a leading cause of disability among women. For African American women, the risk of heart disease is especially great.  Heart disease is more prevalent among African American women than White women—as are some of the […]

Earlier today, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission announced its final order on the base rate case for Indiana American Water Company.  Listed are a key findings for each of you are as follows: -IAWC requested 9.84% increase in base rates or an additional $19,645,449.  The Commission’s Order allows only 2.55% or an increase of $5,121,575.  […]

The city is one of four chosen nationally to receive guidance from the Center for Community Progress GARY, IND. – The City of Gary is one of the recipients of the Center for Community Progress’ second round of the competitive Technical Assistance Scholarship Program (TASP), alongside groups of local leaders in Dallas, Texas; Detroit, Michigan; […]

Prom Genie is a Not-For-Profit Organization 501 (c) 3 that provides free prom dresses to High School Girls in Hammond and the NWI area. We are in need of all sizes: Gently used formal dresses After 5’s & Cocktail Dresses Shoes Accessories Nail Polish Makeup Donations are being accepted through February at: All 4 Hammond High […]

Governor Pence Praises Healthy Indiana Plan as “Proven Model for Medicaid Reform” INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Mike Pence announced today that the State has received approval from the federal government to use an updated version of the consumer-driven Healthy Indiana Plan known as HIP 2.0 instead of Medicaid to offer access to quality health care to 350,000 uninsured […]

Legacy Foundation recently awarded the community of Miller in Gary, IN a grant under the Neighborhood Spotlight program. Neighborhood Spotlight guides a cross-section of community members to work collaboratively and collectively on improving quality of life. As the convening organization, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District has been asked to hire an employee to spearhead […]