Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Jan. 8, 1915 — Democrats and Republicans pledge to stand together for betterment of legislative affairs this session.
Jan. 8, 1965 — Owners of the Deluxe Drive-In Theater on State Road 2 east of LaPorte hope to begin construction of an indoor movie theater.
Jan. 8, 1990 — LaPorte County Prosecutor Walter “Skip” Chapala will seek the Superior Court 1 judgeship.
Jan. 8, 2005 — Republican Mitch Daniels will take the oath as Indiana’s 49th governor.