Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Jan. 9, 1915 — The LaPorte County Fruit Growers Association meets and endorses the canning factory project.
Jan. 9, 1965 — LaPorte Mayor Thomas E. Boyd backs his fire chief, Carl Johnson, on recommendations for improvements and expansion of the fire department.
Jan. 9, 1990 — The historic district for the LaPorte’s Michigan and Indiana avenues is nixed.
Jan. 9, 2005 — Former U.S. Rep. Tim Roemer is joining the race to lead the Democratic National Committee.