Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and his Commission on Disabilities are doing their part in recognizing March as Disabilities Awareness Month. The theme for this year is “Inclusion is within Everyone’s Ability.” To celebrate that theme, the...
Read MoreMayor McDemott Speaks at 2016 JROTC Military Ball
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. spoke on his military experience and how it has shaped his life at the Wildcat Battalion Second Annual Military Ball on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Dynasty Banquet Center in Hammond. Mayor McDermott was...
Read MoreCity of Hammond, College Bound Launches New Web-Site
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott announces the College Bound Scholarship program has launched a new, fresh, easier to navigate web-site last week to appeal more with today’s College population. The old site was launched in 2007 before the rise of mobile...
Read MoreHammond Ranked 22 in Top 50 Fixer Cities with SeeClickFix
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that the City of Hammond is ranked 22 in the top 50 fixer cities with SeeClickFix. According to SeeClickFix in 2015, 584,000+ issues were fixed on SeeClickFix by their partners across America and the world....
Read MoreHammond Civil City, School City, Bishop Noll Institute and Hammond Academy of Science and Technology Form Athletic Partnership
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that the City of Hammond has formed partnerships with the School City of Hammond, Hammond Academy of Science & Technology, and Bishop Noll Institute that will enable these institutions to utilize the brand...
Read MoreMayor McDermott Announces New Assistant Fire Chief
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces a new Assistant Chief, Battalion Chief, South Battalion Chief and a probationary firefighter have been named to the City of Hammond Fire Department. Battalion Chief Jack Callahan , a 27 year veteran will...
Read MoreGround-Breaking for a New Affordable Housing Development Flagstone Village
Local, state and federal officials today joined investment and development partners to celebrate the ground breaking of Flagstone Village - the newest affordable housing development in Hammond, Indiana. Flagstone Village is being developed by...
Read MoreMcDermott Jr: Talk To Your Children About Cell Phone Use
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. is asking parents to talk with their children about safe and smart cell phone safety. With the increasing number of children using cell phones, especially under 12, it is imperative they know when and where to use...
Read MoreHammond Community Corporation 2015 Grant Application Now Available
The City of Hammond for the social betterment of the community formed the Hammond Community Corporation in 1997. The organization is designed to grant financial assistance to Hammond not-for-profit organizations to enrich the quality of life in our...
Read MoreDiscover Books Hiring Entry-Level, Full-Time Warehouse Positions
Just send your reseume to careers@discoverbooks.com and if you meet the minimum criteria, a company representative will contact you. Minimum Criteria Must be 18 years of age Must have a high school diploma/GED Must be able to pass a pre-employment...
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