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Gary charter school finds sponsor in Calumet College

Charter School of the Dunes in Gary, one of the seven schools whose charter wasn’t renewed by Ball State University, withdrew its appeal request because it has secured sponsorship from Calumet College of St.Today 3:00 am

Head of security for FWCS to retire

As John Weicker finishes his final two months of school, he’s counting down the days with a small ticker in his office.On Thursday, the counter read 44 days, plus a few hours, minutes and seconds.Sunday

Nearly half of drivers text at wheel: Survey

Kristy Robinson admits she is more likely to text at a stoplight when she’s running late. “And I’m always late,” she adds.Sunday

Indiana

Bowen Center starts Warsaw expansion

The Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. in Warsaw broke ground Wednesday for a $3 million expansion of its Jefferson Street location.

The company headquarters has outgrown its current location on North Harrison Street, officials said. The center has 500 full-time employees and 700 overall. The new 26,775-square-feet center is expected to open next spring.

Budget cuts cancel Indy Air Show

The 2013 Indianapolis Air Show has fallen victim to the looming automatic budget cuts.

The show’s executive committee decided Tuesday to cancel the show that was scheduled for June 15-16 at Indianapolis Regional Airport east of the city.

WISH-TV reported the U.S. Navy Blue Angels were scheduled to appear as the show’s jet team headliner, but under the budget cuts, U.S. military jet teams may be grounded.

The air show is a fundraiser that for philanthropic organizations such as the Central Indiana Community Foundation.