PUC students recommend ways to strengthen downtown Hammond

HAMMOND | Downtown Hammond is a key focus as Purdue University Calumet and the city work to forge a stronger relationship, a top university official said.

FROM the FARM: Winning cookie recipe a Hungarian holiday favorite

In our small farming town in Starke County, Fingerhut Bakery is our storefront pastry shop with a history of more than six decades.

FROM the FARM: Time for 'good cause' holiday cookies

This weekend welcomes the arrival of December and it's already time to start thinking about holiday baking and planning this year's cookie tray selections.

FROM the FARM: Time for 'Christmas Story' Fest cookie contest

We have an early Thanksgiving for 2012.

Blueberry Pie Entry at 2012 Hammond Pie Baking Contest

From this beautiful basic blueberry pie to unusual creations like zucchini and spaghetti filling variations, there were 15 pies entered in the 2012 Downtown Hammond Pie Baking Contest.

Hammond seeks more downtown businesses in wake of beautification project

HAMMOND | A restaurant and a company interested in purchasing the Harris Bank building on Hohman Avenue are talking with the city to move to downtown Hammond, a city official said.