Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Feb. 2, 1915 — Water 8 inches above flood stage is expected in the Ohio River at Pittsburgh by midnight.
Feb. 2, 1965 — It’s 12 below and the groundhog views his shadow here on the coldest day in nearly two years.
Feb. 2, 1990 — A career fair for high school seniors interested in uncovering local job opportunities will be held at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium on Wednesday.
Feb. 2, 2005 — The LaPorte County commissioners want to take control of the fairgrounds when the LaPorte County Fair Association lease ends on Jan. 1, 2006.