Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Jan. 21, 1915 — A motor fire truck making a run to a house on E Street skids into a curb and breaks a wheel.
Jan. 21, 1965 — Well known Clinton Township farmer Dwight Smoker again will head the county fair board as president.
Jan. 21, 1990 — Boston and Kesling middle schools will get Channel One for news in their classrooms.
Jan. 21, 2005 — LaPorte County health statistics: 66.3% are overweight, 29.5% smoke, 19.4% binge drink, 15.4% of births are to teen moms, and 24.2% of moms smoke during pregnancy.