HAMMOND — A statewide silver alert has been issued for a Hammond teenager. The Hammond Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Christiana Bennett, a 14-year-old black female, 5 feet 4 inches, 125 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. Christiana was last seen wearing a dark blue short … Read More
KOSCIUSKO—A Valparaiso man was arrested after he followed a woman from Valparaiso all the way to Warsaw. Rodney William Falls, 54, 306 Roosevelt Road, is being charged with stalking, a level 6 felony; and possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor. On Feb. 13, a female subject called … Read More
HAMMOND — Lake County Sheriff John Buncich and Portage Mayor James Snyder were indicted today on public corruption charges.
Read MoreBY KEVIN BELLAMY Director of Administration HAMMOND — The Towle Theater is proud to present the second show of their 2016 season “First Date” with generous support from their sponsor Albert’s Diamond Jewelers. This musical is under the direction of Managing Director, Jeff Casey and Musical Direction is … Read More
By STEFANI VINKEMEIER Parent WARSAW — Nine Lincoln Elementary School students in two divisions competed at the State Team Chess Finals on Saturday, March 19. One team, called the Lions, placed seventh place out of 54 teams, scoring a total of 4.5 out of 6 points in the … Read More
HAMMOND — For more than a decade, the Towle Theater in downtown Hammond has brought new and exciting theatrical works to the Northwest Indiana region and 2016 is no different. Now entering its 13th season, the Towle is bringing more premiere productions.
Read MoreHAMMOND — A full-size replica of the train that carried President Abraham Lincoln’s body across the United States more than 150 years ago will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center Oct. 8 through Oct. 11. Also on display will be the Leviathan No. 63 Locomotive and tender.
Read MoreBy STACEY STAGNER Communications Coordinator, South Shore CVA HAMMOND — A full-size replica of the train that carried President Abraham Lincoln’s body across the United States more than 150 years ago will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center Thursday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 11. The … Read More
HAMMOND — A full-size replica of the train that carried President Abraham Lincoln’s body across the United States more than 150 years ago will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center Thursday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 11.
Read MoreHAMMOND — The Towle Theater closes its 2015 subscription season with the Indiana premiere of Robin Howdon’s British farce “Perfect Wedding” with generous support from our 2015 season sponsor Accucraft Imaging and exclusive show sponsors Vanis Salon and Day Spa and Albert’s Diamond Jewelers. The comedy is under the direction of Mark Baer, who is returning after his successful Towle directorial debut of “The Nightmare Room” last year.
Read MoreWilliam “Ben” Wagner Jr., 96, Hammond, passed away at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2015, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center. On Jan. 28, 1919, he was born in Hammond to William and Hannah Elizabeth (Wagoner) Wagner. He was united in marriage to Violet Swiek in November 1942 in … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana High School Athletic Association issued a statement Monday regarding the boys basketball situation in northwest Indiana involving Griffith and Hammond high schools and their involvement in the 2015 IHSAA boys basketball state tournament. The IHSAA granted both schools, which initially faced a year-long suspension … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – The respective boys basketball seasons for Hammond and Griffith high schools at all levels have been cancelled for the remainder of 2014‐15 season including the state tournament, IHSAA Commissioner Bobby Cox announced today. The decision among additional penalties comes as a result of incidents on Saturday … Read More
LAPORTE – Wawasee continued to build in the early going of the 2014-15 wrestling season with an appearance at the LaPorte Duals Saturday afternoon. The Warriors went 1-4 on the day in the team duals, taking a win against Hammond and losses to Lafayette Jeff, Thornton (Ill.), LaPorte … Read More
By KEVIN BELLAMY Director of Administration, Towle Theater The Towle Theater is proud to welcome Rita Rose for a one-night engagement on Thursday, Dec. 18. Rita Rose is the alter ego of singer/actress Rachelyn Primm. She has been performing all over Chicago with her Rockabilly Cabaret Show. For … Read More
