Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond are proud to announce the grand opening of our new Erie-Lackawanna pedestrian bridge over Calumet Avenue and Conkey Street. The five-span, 600-foot-long multi-use bridge was completed at a cost of …
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On September 6, 2019, a healthy newborn baby girl was safely surrendered, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Hammond, Indiana, via a Safe Haven Baby Box that had been active for less than 30 days. This is the third newborn placed in a Safe Haven Baby Box …
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The Maria Petti Memorial Scholarship fund will provide a timely financial boost to two nursing students from Valparaiso who soon will be pursuing their careers after college. The scholarship, available to Porter and LaPorte County students seeking a career in …
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Due to a gift from the United Citizens Association, Inc. (UCA), users of Hammond’s growing system of bicycle trails can now inflate tires, make adjustments and even repairs. The DERO Fix it Station is located along the Wolf Lake Trail near the guardhouse …
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The City of Hammond announced some highly anticipated advancements Tuesday evening as best-selling author, city planner, and urban designer Jeff Speck outlined the latest plan of action for Hammond’s future development. “Hammond is a city where its heart …
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The concept of Women United, United Way of Porter County’s nearly year-old program, is quite simple: Unite women. What they’ve discovered in their first year is that this simple concept can make a powerful impact. Women United is an international …
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana is committed to helping youth develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing. Each local Club throughout …
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Starting Thursday, August 1, NIPSCO and contracted crews from Aldridge Electric will be replacing existing static wire with new Optical Ground Wire (OPGW). This work will take place at the very top of existing electric transmission towers. A small low-flying …
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The following South Shore Line service updates will be in effect to accommodate passengers attending Lollapalooza, taking place Thursday, August 1 through Sunday, August 4 in Grant Park. As a reminder, bikes will not be permitted on South Shore trains from …
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La Porte Hospital is welcoming the community to the following support groups in August. Diabetes Support Group The Diabetes Support Group provides a place to share ideas, experiences, and problems related to diabetes for those with diabetes, as well as their …
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