Today is the day to exercise the right to vote. The day that we are told time and time again to take advantage of. It's not only our right as responsible citizens but the one way to show support for candidates and the issues that matter most. For two...
Read MoreMayor McDermott Urges Hammond Residents to Download 311 App
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that the City of Hammond has completed its second year with SeeClickFix and the Hammond 311 app. To date, the 311 app has been downloaded by 1900 android and iOS users. “Our goal is to get to 2000...
Read MoreLa Porte County Master Gardeners Recognized in 2016
LaPorte County Master Gardeners held their annual recognition meeting on Thursday, April 14, at Red Mill County Park. After a delicious meal at which members were invited to share their favorite dish, Jean Starr, a local writer, blogger and member of...
Read More2016 Safe Digging Month Reminds of Importance of Calling 811
In recognition of National Safe Digging Month, NIPSCO urges customers not to “dig blind” by calling 811 at least two business days before starting any digging project. According to data collected by Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the national...
Read MoreLocal Police Officers Face Off Against Firefighters at Hammond’s Slugfest 2016 to Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
There is an old debate that raises the question; which is stronger - an irresistible force or an immovable object? To see more photos from this event, click here! Police officers are well-known for being brave and assertive. They must be, since they...
Read MoreHammond vs. Hobart in Nancy Snider Memorial Blood Drive
The Indiana cities of Hobart and Hammond will pay tribute to an award-winning educator and community activist by urging people to donate lifesaving blood during the Nancy Snider Memorial Challenge. The challenge is a friendly competition between the...
Read MoreNIPSCO Awards $50,000 in Environmental Grants
To commemorate Earth Day, NIPSCO has awarded 14 grants totaling $50,000 through a new environmental grant to support local nonprofit organizations with environmental initiatives. The goal of NIPSCO’s Environmental Action Grant is to provide funding...
Read MoreActive in NWI: Why Not Cycle?
Cyclists are nearly as prominent as runners in NWI. It’s a fun sport that allows participants get to where they need to go quickly without increasing their carbon footprint. There are avid cyclists who have high end road bikes that weight about 12...
Read MoreSolid Waste District of La Porte County Seeking to Fill Position for Citizen’s Advisory Committee
The Solid Waste District of La Porte County has a position open on the Citizen’s Advisory Committee. The term of this position is 2 years. The meetings for CAC are held every other month/six times per year. The purpose and charge of the Advisory...
Read MoreLaPorte County Habitat for Humanity Welcomes Volunteer Coordinator in 2016
Elaine M. Amerson, Ed D, University of Kentucky, has joined LaPorte County Habitat for Humanity as Volunteer Coordinator. Dr. Amerson is a retired university professor and administrator. She and her husband Phil reside in LaPorte. "I'm excited about...
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