Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
May 2, 1913 – There is a movement to re-establish post office open windows on Sundays and Sabbath delivery of mail.
May 2, 1963 – The LaPorte YMCA purchases the Dr. Robert M. Kelsey Sr. property at 702 Maple Ave. at the corner of Monroe street.
May 2, 1988 – Newsweek reports that former White House Chief of Staff Donald Regan will disclose in his forthcoming book that President Reagan and his wife consulted astrologers for help in making decisions.
May 2, 2003 – The battle to see who will fill the Republican nomination for LaPorte mayor — Fran Milo or Leigh Morris — and face off against Democratic incumbent Kathy Chroback and Libertarian Mike Lisak — will be decided on Tuesday.