Hammond

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites prospective college students and their families to attend their choice of Preview PNW open house events, offered free of charge at both the Hammond and Westville campuses in April. The events provide valuable …

What’s recently happened? On February 7, the senior service retreat took place. Bishop Noll Institute (BNI) seniors split up and went to Mission of Our Lady of Angels or the Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center. Students helped people in their own way of cleaning …

The City of Hammond and Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. are excited to announce that iconic punk rock band THE OFFSPRING will headline the Festival of the Lakes on Friday, July 17, 2026. One of the most successful punk bands of all time, THE …

The time may have changed, but the fun in the Region hasn’t wavered. More hours of sunlight means you can expect to see some more outdoor activities during later hours than before from now until the last quarter of the year. Take a look at our list of 10 …

The City of Hammond and Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. proudly present Jelly Roll live at Wolf Lake Pavilion for this special one-night event. Get ready for an unforgettable night as Jelly Roll takes over Festival of the Lakes on Thursday, July …

What’s recently happened? Students at Morton High School recently joined hundreds of other schools across Indiana in a statewide student protest addressing concerns about immigration enforcement and the impact of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement …

“I want to congratulate Governor Braun for signing into law Senate Bill 27 that sets up the framework to bring the Chicago Bears to Hammond and Northwest Indiana. This is a historic day for our state. The Bears have witnessed over the past several months …

What’s recently happened? The Hammond Area Career Center (ACC) recently held the Regional Skills USA competition. The construction trades contest took place on January 31 and other categories such as culinary and cosmetology were held on February 7.  …