Teens Rescue Woman and Her Dog
Two teens rescued a woman and her dog who fell through the icy waters of Wolf Lake. Aidan Plemons and Adam Voss were riding their bikes on the trail along Wolf Lake when they heard a woman’s cry for help. A north Hammond woman was walking her unleashed dog along the trail when her dog ran onto the ice and …
Garbage pickup will be one day late for holidays
The Sanitation Department will NOT be working on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, in observance of the Christmas holiday and also Tuesday, January 1, 2019, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Monday through Friday garbage pick-ups for both weeks will be one day late. Our crews WILL be working on Saturday, December 29, 2018, and Saturday, January 5, 2019 to …
HFD Reminds Residents About Ice Safety
The Hammond Fire Department is reminding the public to stay away from all bodies of water. Although ice is starting to form on bodies of water around the city, it’s only a thin layer given the warmer temperatures. Parents and guardians are asked to take a few moments to talk with children about safety. The city also suggests keeping dogs …
HDEM to Test Soil Around Lost Marsh Golf Course
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that with the sudden death of over 12 swans around the George Lake area, he has instructed the Hammond Department of Environmental Management (HDEM) to begin testing the area around the Lost Marsh Golf Course for the presence of abnormal amounts of lead in the soil. Ron Novak and his HDEM team …
Annual MLK Candlelight March & Celebration
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., The Ministerial Alliance of Hammond and Vicinity, Inc. and Hammond’s Department of Planning & Development invite the public to attend a candlelight march to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 21, 2019. Participants are to meet in the Hammond City Hall parking lot located at 5925 Calumet Avenue to …
Mayor McDermott Announces 2019 “Mayor’s Night Out” Schedule
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is pleased to announce the Mayor’s Night Out schedule for 2019. The Mayor’s Night Out program is an open public forum that allows the residents of Hammond access to the Mayor and a representative from each city department to discuss Hammond’s current events. Be sure and mark your calendars to join us for this very …
“Wine & Canvas” Returns to Hammond in December
Join us for Wine and Canvas in December! This month's painting is "Winter Owl's Snuggle Up". When: Friday, December 21st, 2018 6:00pm – 9:00pm Where: Jean Shepherd Community Center 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive Hammond, IN 46323 Cost: $35 per seat. Food and drink available for purchase. 21 years and older. Visit: www.wineandcanvas.com to reserve your seat! Seats are limited, so ...
Jean Shepherd Community Center Opens Warming Center
Beginning Monday, November 26, 2018 to Wednesday, November 28, 2018, the Jean Shepherd Community Center, located at 3031 J. F. Mahoney Drive, will open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., to provide warmth and shelter from inclement weather. Contact Jean Shepherd Community Center at (219) 554-0155 during Warming Center operations Department of Public Safety at (219) 852-2900 for non-emergency calls …
City Files Suit Over Copper Wire Theft
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. made good on a promise this week when the City of Hammond filed a lawsuit against two men accused of vandalizing the city over the summer. The lawsuit alleges that Jossean M. Echevarria of Becker Street in Hammond and Diquan N. Ray of Burnham, Illinois spent over three months stealing copper wire from city lights …