Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce enhancements to the Jean Shepherd Community Center. The Jean Shepherd Community Center will transform into a state-of-the-art pickleball and...

The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as a state driver’s license and state identification card. Change never comes easily, so it probably is no surprise that the deadline for...

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...

Northern Indiana is taking advantage of the extra time away from work thanks to Labor Day to bring you tons of fun, laughs, music, and more this weekend! As fall begins to make its way here, many summer events are wrapping up for the year, so come...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department, and the Hammond Sportsplex are excited to announce their newest event: The First Responder Games. The Hammond Sportsplex will host a series of tournaments for local fire and...

Just because summer is coming to a close doesn’t mean the fun in Indiana is moving indoors! From races to concerts to even a bit of island hopping, Northern Indiana is bringing tons of fun for the whole family straight to you this weekend. Take a...

Bring the family out for an evening with your neighbors and first responders! Head to the Pavilion at Wolf Lake TONIGHT for National Night Out Against Crime! Meet your local first responders, play in the foam party, check out the vendors and fill out...

This week in Northern Indiana is all about having fun with the family before the school year starts again. Whether it’s gathering school supplies or squeezing in one last day at the market, being with the ones you love makes every day fun! Take a...