August 11, 2014 – Hammond Public Library Members of Hammond Reads, Inc., participated in the Back-to-School Fest on Aug. 2, sponsored by The Gate Church in Hammond. Board members gave away 546 children’s books and 153 adult books, plus pencils, bookmarks, and tips on reading and literacy. Participating were Nancy Machnikowski of the School City of Hammond; Alice Vockell of …
Hammond raises towing fees
August 11, 2014 – Rob Earnshaw More revenue is headed Hammond’s way after the City Council on Monday passed an ordinance raising city towing fees. All police-ordered tow fees have gone up and will go into effect on Jan. 1. A regular tow/flat bed tow will cost $180, an increase of $55. Service calls will rise from $75 to $100. …
Historic Preservation Commission meeting date change
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2014 has been changed to Tuesday, September 9, 2014.
Second annual Book Brigade comes to First Midwest Bank
August 08, 2014 – Shelley Lohr New and gently used children’s and young adult books will be collected at every First Midwest Bank branch during August, setting into motion the second annual Book Brigade: A Call to Action with a goal double over last year’s collection. A partnership between Books, Brushes & Bands for Education (BBB4E) and First Midwest Bank, …
Woodmar-Hammond Kiwanis Club awards scholarships to trio
August 07, 2014 – Times Staff Three 2014 Hammond High School graduates have been selected to receive $500 college scholarships for the 2014-15 academic year from the Woodmar-Hammond Kiwanis Club. Recipients are Miriam Alvarado, of Hammond High School; Lawrence Howell, of Gavit High School; and Alyssa MacCartney, of Morton High School. Alvarado, who plans to attend Indiana University and major …
Hammond police seek tips in hit-run that critically injured Gary man
July 31, 2014 – Times Staff A Gary man was critically injured Wednesday night in a hit-and-run crash in Hammond, police said. Daniel Valdez, 54, of Gary, was taken by helicopter from the scene to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Ill., after the crash about 11:10 p.m. on Michigan Street west of Cline Avenue, police said. Valdez was …
New Edition brings dance moves, pop hits to Hammond
July 31, 2014 – Eloise Marie Valadez There was a retro music celebration of sorts Sunday at The Venue at Hammond’s Horseshoe Casino. New Edition, one of the first of the popular ’80s “boy bands,” presented a 90-minute concert on its “All Six” tour. The sold-out show was jam-packed with “screaming” fans – the majority of whom are now grown …
Hammond’s Moores hoping to build a bridge of tradition
Steve Hanlon Prep Beat Hammond athletic director Larry Moore Sr. had a historic Hoosier Hysteria moment back in the summer of 1974. The standout basketball player made the Indiana All-Star team, but he didn’t get a lot of playing time. He sat on the end of the bench with a small-school kid named Larry Bird. With a few seconds left …
WHAM! ride rolls this weekend
July 30, 2014 – Times Staff The third annual WHAM! After Midnight Ride returns Saturday and Sunday. The ride begins at midnight Saturday at the Pavilion at Wolf Lake and traverses the communities, parks and new bike paths of Hammond, Highland, Munster and Whiting before ending back at the pavilion. Bicyclists can choose between a relaxing, 30-mile long route or …
Hammond punches trains’ ticket
July 29, 2014 – Rob Earnshaw When Johnny Cash sang about the trains that keep a rollin’, he mustn’t have been in Hammond. If you live in or drive through Hammond, chances are you’ve been stopped at a crossing by a train. And not just a moving train. A stopped train. Just sitting there causing you to be late for …