Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond celebrate its 7th annual Veteran Appreciation Day parade on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. in Hammond’s 5th and 6th districts. The parade route travels from Olcott Avenue, down 173rd Street and...
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Remembrance/Salute set for Edward P. Robinson Community Veterans Memorial
In observance of Veterans Day/Armistice Day, Wednesday, November 11, the Munster VFW Post 2697 is planning a short ceremony at the Edward P. Robinson Community Veterans Memorial Park. Beginning at 10:45 a.m., Munster VFW Post 2697 will host the brief...
Read MoreMayor McDermott proclaims June 19th “Juneteenth Day”
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. proclaims Friday, June 19, 2020 “Juneteenth Day”, also known as “Freedom Day”, in the City of Hammond. Juneteenth is celebrated throughout communities as an observance of the ending of slavery in the...
Read MoreLPCPL ANNOUNCES NEW NAME FOR HISTORIC TELEPHONE BUILDING
The La Porte County Public Library is pleased to announce that a new name has been chosen for the old telephone switchboard building at 807 Indiana Avenue that was donated to the library about 5 years ago for expansion. The Board of Trustees approved...
Read MorePNW celebrates Women’s History Month
Prominent historian presents financial history of the women’s suffrage movement at PNW HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – As part of Purdue University Northwest's celebration of Women's History Month, a prominent historian will speak on the financial...
Read MoreTavern on Main, Provecho owners discuss why they’re Crown Point superfans
Business is booming in Crown Point, to the point that keeping track of all the new restaurants and other businesses can be surprisingly difficult. The historic downtown square, in particular, is looking more vibrant than ever. Two restaurant owners...
Read MoreKiwanis Club of Valparaiso presents 25-year members with Legacy Awards
Legacy is a powerful element in human history, and it is important to acknowledge those individuals who have contributed to the legacy of something great. On January 8, the Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso awarded some of its members Silver Legacy Awards....
Read MorePort of Indiana – Burns Harbor: feeding the Region’s economy since 1970
The Port of Indiana – Burns Harbor is one of the Region’s somewhat hidden engines. Home to a vast amount of real estate, cargo, and industry, the harbor helps propel commerce not just around Northwest Indiana, but worldwide. The Port of Indiana...
Read MoreStoryPoint Chesterton pays special tribute to residents who are veterans
Every Veterans Day, organizations and communities have their own special ways to pay their respects to those who have served our country. Many find solace in the ritual of honoring the memory of veterans who lost their lives or have since passed on...
Read MoreKersting’s World of Motorcycles Museum- a hidden gem in Pulaski County
Justin Kersting still has a vivid memory of trailing after his grandparents, Jim and Nella Kersting, as they furnished their retirement project, the World of Motorcycles Museum. The pair had just turned over their successful cycle dealership,...
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