Schools, economy, unemployment insurance changes announced Governor Eric J. Holcomb took additional unprecedented actions today to protect and support Hoosiers during the COVID-19 outbreak by signing executive orders that extend the closure of...
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NICTD’s Double Track Northwest Indiana (DT-NWI) Workshop with Michigan City’s City Council
One-track minds could not be found at the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District’s (NICTD) Double Track Northwest Indiana (DT-NWI) Workshop held Wednesday night at City Hall in Michigan City. NICTD has applied for New Starts federal...
Tom Dermody holds first quarterly retail roundtable as mayor of La Porte
It’s no question that new La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody gets things done. Which is one of the biggest reasons the community voted him into office. During his campaign, Mayor Dermody held a “Retail Roundtable” which invited local business owners to...
McDermott highlights promising developments for Hammond at State of the City 2020
Big things are coming to the City of Hammond. More than 400 members of the city and other nearby communities came together this morning for the State of the City address to hear Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. give a detailed synopsis of the city’s...
Mayor Tom McDermott kicks off 2020 with first Mayor’s Night Out of the year
Every year, the Mayor holds a night out for each district of Hammond, inviting the community in to ask questions and voice concerns to which he and his team answer to the best of their ability. Mayor McDermott kicked off this year’s Mayor’s Night...
Porter County Council notifies public of open board positions, deadline Dec. 30
The Porter County Council would like to announce that the following boards have positions that need to be filled in January 2020: PC Redevelopment CommissionAlcoholic Beverage CommissionConvention, Recreation and Visitor Board (Tourism)Park Board...
La Porte Mayor-Elect Tom Dermody announces new city leadership
In keeping his promise to being open and transparent, the La Porte Mayor-Elect Tom Dermody announced his administration’s department leaders Tuesday morning. “I picked this team and there’s one thing I want to say to the community,”...
Hammond Mayor announces 2020 Night Out schedule
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is pleased to announce the Mayor’s Night Out schedule for 2020. 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...
Jeff Speck unveils final master plan to reinvigorate City of Hammond
The heart of any great city lies downtown. So stressed Jeff Speck as he unveiled the final master plan for transforming the City of Hammond. Created through the partnership between award-winning private design consultancy Speck & Associates and...
Federal Agency recognizes West Lake Corridor Project with Special Honor
Project earns the Excellence in Environmental Document Preparation distinction The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has named the West Lake Corridor project in Northwest Indiana a recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award for Excellence in...