2 supportive alumni collaborate to fund ‘Purdue Day of Giving’ matching opportunity by other graduates In support of Purdue University Northwest, two esteemed alumni of PNW’s Calumet Campus have established an $18,500 challenge grant to be...

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...

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...

The City of Hammond announced today that the Eli Young Band will be joining the 2016 Festival of the Lakes lineup. The country quartet has been around since 2000, and had breakout years after the release of their Jet Black & Jealous and Life at...

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. announces that the City of Hammond Indiana has been selected as a 2016 City Livability Award Second Round Finalist for its College Bound Program. The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Waste Management has recognized...

Reliable employment is the first step in achieving the American Dream. The City of Hammond wants its people to know their well-being and success matters. For 13 years they have collaborated with businesses all over the region to bring a Job Fair full...

As I walked to the door of Southlake Kia at Southlake Auto Mall, I was nervous. No, I wasn’t signing any deals on a new car today, as nice as they looked, but I was coming to visit with a four-legged, high energy friend in tow: my Australian...

Trent Sajdyk, Crown Point High School senior, has been a member of the Bulldog golf team for three years. Trent was a medalist as a sophomore in a varsity tri-match, the individual champion at Centennial Golf Course with a score of 75, and has one...

4-H at the Porter County Fair: There’s no question that the Porter County Fair is one of the most anticipated events of the summer. People from all across Northwest Indiana gather to enjoy food, rides, fun, and 4-H. 4-H is a large part of the fair,...

The 4th annual Rock ‘N Rail 5K/1M rocked the socks off all participants this morning. With a race accompanied by live music, food vendors, and entertainment, all attending had only one option: have a rockin’ good time! To see more photos from the...