The Sanitation Department will not be working Monday, July 4th, 2016, in observance of the July 4th Holiday. Monday’s garbage will be one day late. Sanitation will be working on Saturday, July 9th, 2016.
Hammond’s College Bound wins national mayors’ award — again
The city of Hammond has been awarded a “2016 City Livability” award for its College Bound program by the U.S. Conference of Mayors at its annual conference in Indianapolis, marking the second time the program has snagged the prestigious honor.
July 4th Celebration at Wolf Lake
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the details of the annual Fourth of July Celebration at Wolf Lake. The annual Naturalization Ceremony will begin July 4th at 6:00pm at The Pav. The Bill Porter Orchestra is guaranteed to put you in a patriotic mood when they perform after the ceremony’s completion (approximately 7:30pm). Fireworks wrap the evening at approximately 9:30 pm.
Mayor McDermott reschedules Mayor’s Night Out from February
HAMMOND, IN. – Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has rescheduled the February 24, 2016 Mayor’s Night Out in the 5th District that was canceled due to a snow storm.
Hammond Police Open Safety Village for Summer Months
Beginning June 8, 2016 and continuing every Wednesday and Friday through August 12, 2016, Hammond police officers will staff the Safety Village located behind the Hammond Civic Center at 5825 Sohl Avenue from 10am-2pm.
2016 Hammond Art Tour
The Downtown Hammond Council Presents the 2016 Hammond Art Tour: Saturday June 11, 2016 from 10 am to 10 pm.
“Wine & Canvas” Returns to Hammond in June
Join us for Wine and Canvas at the Jean Shepherd Community Center!
Friday, June 10, 2016
6:00pm – 9:00pm
$35 per seat. Food and drink available for purchase.
21 years and older.
Sinatra Forever @ The PAV
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to welcome Rick Michels’ and his 24-piece big band back to the Pavilion at Wolf Lake for Sinatra Forever on Saturday, June 18th.
Sinatra Forever: A Salute to Frank Sinatra is a concert that pays homage to the greatest singer of all time.
WJOB is now on FM too
By Joseph S. Pete Original article here. You can now listen to the "Voice on the Region" on FM and AM radio. Hammond-based WJOB started broadcasting on 104.7 FM in addition to 1230 AM as part of the Federal Communications Commission's AM revitalization plan, which involves giving AM broadcasters FM repeater stations. "Local AM radio provided a platform to exchange ...
Hammond Opens New Bike Trail
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. cordially invites the public to a ribbing cutting of the newest addition to the Hammond system of bike trails – Hammond Grand Marquette Greenway Phase 2. The 1.9 mile pedestrian trail extends the existing Grand Marquette Greenway from 142nd Street and Calumet to 150th Street and Walnut Avenue. The ceremony will be held on …