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PAYING TO GET AWAY

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PAYING TO GET AWAY

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Developers eying more housing in downtown Hammond after Bank Calumet redevelopment

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Developers eying more housing in downtown Hammond after Bank Calumet redevelopment

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"Developers are touring sites," Hammond Executive Director of Planning and Development Anne Taylor said. "We're continuously doing tours. There's interest with the housing shortage, the new construction and the train station coming downtown."Read Article

Hammond bar owners make case during introduction

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Hammond bar owners make case during introduction

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Hammond City Council heard concerns and comments from local bar owners and other community members about an ordinance that would prohibit people under the age of 21 in bars and nightclubs at Tuesday's meeting.See the Story

Explosion Heard Around North Lake County - Region News Source

At approximately 10 PM, Tuesday, Hammond Fire Department responded to the report of an explosion at 2501 165th at Silgan Containers. (Video of the fire) Arriving units encountered heavy fire on the outside of the building which was quickly contained. The fast response from the Hammond Fire Department with multiple crews and apparatus, controlled and extinguished the fire almost immediately. Residents in Hammond said it shook their homes and ratt…Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Hammond Man Charged with Possessing a Machine Gun - Region News Source

Terrence Hodges of Hammond has been charged with possessing a machine gun and resisting law enforcement following an early morning encounter with Hammond Police near a gated business. According to court documents, at approximately 4:02 a.m. on June 22, 2025, Hammond Police officers were clearing from a call in the 200 block of Conkey Street when they observed a man walking away from the gated property of a nearby business. The man, later identif…Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Hammond looking at selling former Coach's Corner bar

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Hammond is looking at potentially selling off the former Coach's Corner bar in Hessville.Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Othel L. 'Opie' Terry

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Othel “Opie” Terry, a cherished soul known for his vivacious spirit and love for music, passed away on May 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Nov. 3, 1967, in the bustling town of Hammond, Indiana, Opie…Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Man Charged in Robbery and Failure to Return to Community Corrections - Region News Source

Corie Martell Ryan, 35, is facing two felony cases in Lake County; one for a gas station robbery and another for failing to return to Lake County Community Corrections. Ryan also has a prior conviction for robbery. Ryan was charged on June 9, 2025, in connection with a robbery on May 27, 2025, at a gas station in the 5600 block of Hohman Avenue in Hammond. According to court documents, a male entered the store around 9:33 p.m. and stated, “It’s …Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

Hammond tables alcohol, budget votes

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Hammond City Council unanimously postponed two items until their June 24 meeting: an amendment to the city code on alcohol in city parks and approval of the city’s budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article

13-Year-Old Boy Killed When Object Fell From The Sky As He Was Playing Basketball

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A 13-year-old boy was playing basketball when an object fell from the sky, striking the child and claiming his life. Noah Inman was playing basketball outside with his cousins when tragedy struck. (Stock image for visual representation only. Photo Credit: Pixabay) Noah Inman, a 13-year-old boy from Hammond, Indiana, was playing basketball outside with his cousins at approximately 9:30 pm on a Saturday evening at a family cookout when he suddenly…Basketball · Hammond Read Article

HAMMOND MAN CHARGED IN CHILD EXPLOITATION AND NEGLECT CASE FOLLOWING MULTI-AGENCY INVESTIGATION - Region News Source

A Hammond man is facing a range of serious felony charges following a months long investigation into allegations involving the abuse and endangerment of multiple minors. According to charging documents, Nicholas S. Farrell, 39, of Hammond, has been charged with child solicitation, sexual battery, neglect of a dependent, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The charges stem from incidents that occurred between September 2024 and April …Hammond, Indiana · Hammond Read Article