There is a widespread misconception that most cases go to trial. The truth is, a tiny fraction of cases ever make it to a jury trial. For example, the National Law Journal reports that only 1.2 percent of federal civil cases went to trial in 2009. There are many reasons that cases settle, including the basic issue of cost. Put …
Horseshoe Casino employees donate school supplies
August 19, 2014 – School City of Hammond Employees of Horseshoe Casino collected a variety of school supplies, which included glue, crayons, pencils, pens, erasers, notebooks and other items. The items were sorted and packed in three boxes and will be distributed to homeless students that attend Hammond Public Schools. Horseshoe Casino Hammond has partnered with the School City of …
Mayor McDermott Issues Statement Regarding FBI Findings of HPD Case
The Federal Bureau of Investigation informed the Hammond Police Department that it has cleared the two officers involved in the Jones arrest to return to active duty. Previously the Indiana State Police and Lake County Sheriff’s Department declined my invitation to investigate the matter. While the FBI investigation was pending, Officers Vicari and Turner were assigned office duties. After this …
Hammond Announces Interest in Gary Gaming License
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced his support for the relocation of a casino license that is currently held by the Majestic Star Casino in the City of Gary to a location in the City of Hammond. “Today a legislative study committee recommended relocating the two licenses held by Majestic Star in Buffington Harbor. We want the legislature to …
Hammond Announces Fire Department Promotion
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced today that Firefighter Casey McClusky has been promoted to Battalion Chief for the Hammond Fire Department. As a Battalion Chief McClusky will lead a battalion of firefighters and will lead the incident command reporting to the Assistant Chief. “I want to congratulate Casey on this accomplishment, he has served the city well and will …
Transcript of Phone Call by Mayor McDermott to WJOB Radio Show with Jed and Verlie on 12/06/2016
Mayor – Morning Guys – I’m good how are you. Jed – Talk to us. Mayor – I was calling about City Court. I didn’t know if you guys had questions or not. Jed – No we do. What’s going on. Why are you closing it? Mayor – Efficiency. We’ve been talking about this for a long time and I’ve …
Mayor Orders Personal Protective Masks Be Worn at All Hammond Municipal Buildings
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that effective immediately, all staff and visitors to City of Hammond municipal buildings must wear personal protective masks. The buildings affected by this order include City Hall, Sportsplex, Civic Center, Jean Shepherd Center, Hammond Police Department, Hammond Marina, Hammond Fire Department, Hammond Water Department, Hammond Sanitary District, Hammond Housing Authority, Public Works …
School Closings for February 25, 2016
The following Hammond schools are closed Thursday due to Wednesday’s blizzard: All School City of Hammond Public Schools Bishop Noll Academy City Baptist Hammond Academy of Science and Technology Purdue University Calumet (campus reopens at noon, classes start at 1pm) St. Casimir St. John Bosco Woodland Child Development Center
Mayor McDermott Discusses Environmental Issues with State Officials
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced that on February 22, 2019, he initiated a conference call with representatives of Governor Holcomb’s office, the Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and members of the Commissioner’s staff to discuss the status and steps being taken to address two important issues facing the City of Hammond and its residents. …
All American Sweethearts Visit Clark Middle/High School
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce that The Towle Theater will bring their All American Sweethearts: A Salute to the Andrews Sisters Show to Clark Middle/High School’s Auditorium on Monday, November 7, 2016, at 7 pm. This this the rescheduled Pav show from the summer. “There are other groups out there comprised …