City of Gary

The Gary Police Department will host another Gun Buy Back on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6 local churches from 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. In addition to receiving a Wal-Mart gift card for turning in weapons, the first 50 people will receive a GED testing...

Today at Gary City Hall, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson swore in 10 new officers bringing the force up to a total of 232 officers. Scores of family and friends crowded into the Gary Room to show their support. “I am proud that you have chosen to be a...

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, representatives from the Lake County Minority Health Coalition, Community HealthNet and Covering Kids and Families, will host an Affordable Healthcare Act Townhall Meeting on Monday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Genesis...

Mark Your Calendars!!! OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH AND SIDS AWARENESS MONTH! Oct. 23-25 – St. Timothy Community Church Fall Revival, 7p.m. on Wed., 6p.m. on Thurs. (Youth Night), 7p.m. on Fri. 25th...

Gary’s first female Mayor announced the city’s first ever marathon. Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson joined other city officials, event organizers and sponsors at a press conference to share details about the “Dawn of the Dunes” Marathon at...

In a continued quest to bring more employment opportunities to its residents, the City of Gary has joined forces with Schneider National, one of the nation’s largest truckload carriers. As part of the city’s New Day, New Jobs Initiative,...

The Gary Fire Department is recognizing Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-11 with “Fire Safety First” sessions for youth ages 6-12. Each session will be held at the Hudson and Campbell Fitness Center, 455 Massachusetts St., and can accommodate up to 35...

Wirt Grad Othiniel Mahone Teaches Youth Importance of Giving Back A call late last week from Othiniel Mahone to the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services yielded quick results. Mahone, a Gary Native and special education teacher at Chicago’s all...

Only 90 days after releasing a contingency plan, the Gary Animal Control Division has forged a partnership with the Humane Society Calumet Area, Inc. in Munster, Ind. to assist with the intake of animals. Earlier today, a contract was approved by the...

Agency to Assist with Intake of Animals Only 90 days after releasing a contingency plan, the Gary Animal Control Division has forged a partnership with the Humane Society Calumet Area, Inc. in Munster, Ind. to assist with the intake of animals....