Hess Elementary News Today

Plans to build a train bridge in Hessville have been in the works for over five years. Public comment has pushed the projects timeline back and caused the city to

The city of Hammond’s persistent problem with stopped trains blocking roadways has drawn renewed attention in recent months, and a public debate over solutions has been a source of both controversy and hope.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan visited Hess Elementary where he celebrated food service workers, heard about trains blockages and discussed school lunch legislation.

Governors Parkway is "not going to solve the problem ... and you’re going to lose something priceless in the process."

Hammond residents debated how effective a planned overpass on the city’s southeast side will be at increasing car and pedestrian safety amid the persistent problem of stopped trains at a Wednesday night meeting at Scott Middle School.

The train bridge planned for Hessville was the number one topic of discussion during the Wednesday night Mayors Night Out.

“The city has tried to frame it as either their bridge or our woods, but there are other options.”

“The city has tried to frame it as either their bridge or our woods, but there are other options.”