Please join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. for two ribbon cuttings on Thursday, May 26, 2016. The first will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Hessville Park and the second at 1:30 p.m. at Riverside Park. Both parks have been updated with new playground equipment.
Mayor McDermott Opposes Wheel Tax On Hammond Residents
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced his opposition against the passage of any wheel tax on Hammond residents. Mayor McDermott instead vows to use a special local income tax distribution as a 50/50 match on road improvement funds matched by the State of Indiana. “I do not believe citizens should be forced to pay increased taxes in order …
Garbage pickup will be one day late in observance of Memorial Day
The Sanitation department will not be working Monday, May 30th, 2016, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Monday through Friday’s garbage and scheduled recycling pick-ups will be one day late. We will be working on Saturday, June 4th 2016.
Don’t miss this stunning view of The PAV at Wolf Lake
The view above The PAV at Wolf Lake is absolutely breathtaking.
Kayak or canoe down the Little Cal and see bald eagles
The Calumet Region gets its name from the Calumet River system, but the once heavily polluted rivers are often an afterthought in Northwest Indiana. The Northwest Indiana Paddling Association aims to change that.
Renewing the Region exhibit returns to Indiana Welcome Center
The Renewing the Region exhibit at Hammond’s Indiana Welcome Center has proven to have longevity like the pieces of repurposed metal on display there.
Award-winning script writing from students remains consistent
HAMMOND — The Communication and Creative Arts Department script writing students of Purdue University Northwest’s Hammond campus have regularly created award-winning work that has been recognized by the Broadcast Education Association since 2002. This year, four of the eight submissions won awards for achievement by the BEA.
Gerald P. Kray Appointed Judge Pro Tempore
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that the Indiana Supreme Court has appointed Gerald P. Kray as Judge Pro Tempore in the Hammond City Court. His appointment will remain effective until Governor Pence names a successor or by further order of the Indiana Supreme Court. Judge Kray was appointed special judge by Judge Jeffrey Harkin while Harkin dealt with …