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Joel Boerkey named to the Spring 2025 dean's list at Lincoln Memorial University

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Joel Boerkey named to the Spring 2025 dean's list at Lincoln Memorial University

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Joel Boerkey, of Hammond, was named to the Lincoln Memorial University dean's list for the spring semester.Read Article

Alcohol issues not on council's agenda

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Alcohol issues not on council's agenda

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Two proposed ordinances dealing with alcohol that have generated much discussion at recent Hammond City Council meetings are not on the agenda for Tuesday night’s meeting.Read Article

Court briefs: Hammond teen gets 6 years in prison for robbery, beating cases

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Court briefs: Hammond teen gets 6 years in prison for robbery, beating cases

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Hammond teen gets 8-year split sentence for robbing pizza guy, beating kid with bed frame A Hammond teen got an eight-year split term Tuesday for two criminal cases. Kadar Williams, 18, admitted in a plea deal that he robbed a pizza guy with friends in January 2023, then helped another friend beat a kid with a bed frame in a separate incident a year later. He faced up to eight years. Williams’ mother said in court he “must assume full responsibi…Read Article

Woman Charged After Allegedly Pulling Gun in Dispute Over Chair at Hammond Tint Shop - Region News Source

A Hammond woman is facing a felony charge following an incident in which she allegedly pulled a handgun during an argument at a local tint shop. According to court documents, Marveline Onita Wright-Hunt was identified as the woman involved in a confrontation at Mr. Tintz, an automobile window tinting business located in the 6800 block of Indianapolis Boulevard in Hammond, on the morning of July 5, 2025. A witness told investigators that while he…Firearms · Hammond Read Article

Whiting Man Charged with Burglary and Auto Theft After Hammond Incident - Region News Source

According to court documents, Casey Arthur Doll entered a residence in the 3200 block of 176th Street in Hammond around 12:45 p.m. on July 4. The homeowner told police she was showering when she heard someone enter through her unlocked front door. She encountered a sweating man wearing a white shirt, shorts, and a red backpack, who claimed to be in the wrong house. After asking to borrow her vehicle several times, the man allegedly rifled throug…Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Be the Key: OPTIONS honors community support

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OPTIONS recently hosted its annual Be the Key Celebration at The Mezzanine in Hammond, honoring the exceptional individuals and organizations that have played a pivotal role in supporting its mission.Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

CRIME HUNTER: Serial killer of squalor terrorized most vulnerable women

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Afrikka Hardy's dreams of opening up a daycare died in a sleazy Motel 6 in Hammond, Indiana.Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Hammond considers 47 budget amendments: 43 passed

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When discussing the city’s 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, the Hammond City Council read through a list of 47 proposed amendments and later approved 43 of them at Tuesday’s meeting.Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Free Backpacks, Resources at DeSoto Back-to-School Event

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Students, local air quality leaders honored

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HAMMOND — The Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air (PCA) honored high school senior scholarship recipients and regional air quality leaders at the organization’s annual scholarship and awards luncheon held at the Hammond Marina on June 12.Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Hammond Man Charged with Sexual Battery at Public Library - Region News Source

Charles Henry Merriweather, 34, of Hammond, has been charged with sexual battery and criminal trespass following a June 23, 2025, incident at the Hammond Public Library. According to court documents, Hammond police were dispatched to the library located at 564 State Street for a reported battery. Officers were given a suspect description and later located a man matching it near the 400 block of Sibley Street. He was identified as Charles Merriwe…Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article