June 13, 2014 – By Dave Ryan In 2005, the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology was merely a dream of Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. as he convened a task force to explore options and measures that would potentially result in a new learning center for the city. Mayor McDermott assembled representatives from the School City of Hammond, Purdue University …
HAST graduates its first class and it was worth the wait
June 13, 2014 12:00 am • By Dave Ryan Times Columnist In 2005, the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology was merely a dream of Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. as he convened a task force to explore options and measures that would potentially result in a new learning center for the city. Mayor McDermott assembled representatives from the School City ...
New Recycling routes added
In preparation for the takeover of our recycling pickup by Republic Services, we have added the new route pickup schedules, as well as other information to the Recycling page. You can either view a zone map, or enter your address into our interactive map.
Hammond Council paves way for new hotel
June 11, 2014 – Rob Earnshaw The City Council voted Monday to grant a 10-year tax abatement for the construction of a new Hampton Inn at 2842 Carlson Drive near Kennedy Avenue. A $12.5 million project, the new 120-room hotel will employ about 20 to 25 people, said Phil Taillon, executive director of Hammond Planning and Development. “We think it’s …
Vendor applications sought for Hammond garage sale
Vendor applications are being accepted for the Jean Shepherd Community Center's annual Indoor Garage Sale. It's from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12 at the center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive. Booth spaces are $25. Interested vendors can fill out an applications at the center or call (219) 554-0155 for information.
First HAST graduation to be streamed live @gohammond.tv
The first graduating class of the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology will walk the aisle tonight at Purdue University Calumet. The entire graduation program will be streamed lived on the Internet, courtesy of Mayor Thomas M McDermott Jr.. The service starts at 7:00pm and can be watched live at www.gohammond.tv. You can also watch replays of this event at …
College Bound is bound to help Hammond
June 02, 2014 12:00 am • By Doug Ross Hammond has locked in funding for the popular College Bound scholarship program for the next dozen years. That keeps a bright idea going. College Bound offers financial aid for at least the first two years of college for students who have lived in Hammond at least eight years. That's a good ...
Chicago Street widening project
The City of Hammond, located in Lake County, Indiana, is developing a federal-aid project to reconstruct and widen Chicago Street (formerly known as State Route (SR) 312) through the city from South Brainard Avenue, on the Indiana border with Illinois, to White Oak Avenue, at the eastern limits of the city. The entire length of the proposed project is approximately …
Morton High students get hands-on lesson about safe driving
May 22, 2014 7:04 pm • Rob Earnshaw Times Correspondent HAMMOND │ There were a lot of car accidents in the Morton High School parking lot Thursday. Some were caused by impaired driving. Some had more serious implications due to the lack of seat belt use. Fortunately, all of it was simulated, as Indiana Students Against Destructive Decisions traveled to ...
College Bound program extended 12 more years
May 20, 2014 7:30 pm • Rob Earnshaw Times Correspondent HAMMOND │ Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. signed a $36 million ordinance Tuesday at City Hall. It’s says if you're an 8-year-old resident of Hammond, you can have at least your first two years of college covered. McDermott signed the ordinance extending the city's College Bound Scholarship program through the 2025-26 ...