Hammond City Offices Closed Due to the Weather


CATEGORY: News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that due to the inclement weather all non-emergency offices will be closed, which includes City Hall, Clerks office. Court, Hammond Port Authority, Hammond Water and Sanitary District.  The Mayor’s office, public works and police department will be open answering phones. Public Works has been out since Thursday plowing and salting roads.  There are …

IHSAA Boys 3A Basketball Sectionals


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are excited to announce that the 2018 IHSAA Class 3A Boys Basketball State Tournament will be held at the Hammond Civic Center on Tuesday, February 27; Friday, March 2; and Saturday, March 3. Here is the game schedule: Tuesday, February 27: Doors open at 5:00 pm and the games start …

Retired Hammond city engineer Stan Dostatni

Retired Hammond City Engineer, Stan Dostatni Passes Away


CATEGORY: Engineering, Mayor's Office, News

It is with great sadness to report that Stan Dostatni, City Engineer for forty years, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 4th. Stan leaves behind his wife Nancy, son Mike, daughter Becky and his sister Sandi. Stan was quick with a smile and kind word which left an impact on everyone he met. His vast knowledge made him the go-to …

32nd Annual Hammond Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet


CATEGORY: Events

The Hammond Sports Hall of Fame will induct seven individuals from the city’s proud athletic past during its 32nd annual induction dinner, Tuesday, March 13 at the Hammond Civic Center. The inductees are: Marathon runner, local road race pioneer and longtime exercise/wellness advocate John Bobalik (Bishop Noll) 1930s 3-sport Clark athlete and St. Louis Cardinals minor league baseball player Wilbur ...
Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities Recognition Award Nomination Form

Annual Disabilities Awards Breakfast & Resource Fair


CATEGORY: Community Development, Events

32nd Annual Disabilities Awards Breakfast Theme: Be Cool. We Are! Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:00am Dynasty Banquets 4125 Calumet Ave., Hammond, IN 46327 The purpose is to recognize youth, adults, and organizations that reach out and make a difference regardless of a disability. Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities will choose award winners. Nominations The Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities would be greatly ...

2018 Black History Month Celebration


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Department of Community Development, the Black History Coalition Committee and the Hammond Human Relations Commission, will host the 2018 Annual Black History Month Celebration. The celebration will take place on the first floor of City Hall located at 5925 Calumet Avenue, on Thursday, February 1, 2018, beginning at 10:00 a.m. As part of this ...

Celebrate ‘Da Region at 219 Day


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 219 Day Committee invite all Region residents over 21 years of age to join us for the fun, weird and wacky event that celebrates everything Region, 219 Day. The 219 Day is at the Hammond Civic Center on Saturday, February 17 from 6:00 to 11:00 pm.  This year, the event’s theme is “Feats ...