Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Sept. 17, 1914 — Indiana Gov. Ralston admits to an extravagant legislature in the state.
Sept. 17, 1964 – A total of 668 children are enrolled in kindergartens of the LaPorte Community Schools.
Sept. 17, 1989 – Mighty Hurricane Hugo smashes Puerto Rico.
Sept. 17, 2004 — LaPorte schools’ third through ninth graders will start the ISTEP testing on Monday.