LaPorte Lions Board action, Aug. 11, 2014
The board of LaPorte Lions met Aug. 11, 2014, at B&J’s American Café. Boss Lion Rita Mrozinski welcomed members and guest Paul Ryl-Kuchard, and asked Sandra Provan to offer prayer. Cards were...
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Police are looking for Matthew Martinez
Police are looking for Matthew Martinez, who is wanted through LaPorte Circuit Court for failure to appear for robbery, a Level 5 femony, and receiving stolen property, a Class D felony. Martinez, 27,...
View ArticleYou may qualify for a zero-interest home repair loan through City of LaPorte
The City of LaPorte’s Office of Community Development and Planning is accepting applications for a Homeowner Repair deferred-payment loan. The loans, funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and...
View ArticlePet Fest in the Park canceled
LaPorte County Parks’ annual Pet Fest in the Park, scheduled for Aug. 16, has been canceled because of a lack of vendors. The parks department might resume the event next year if there is enough...
View ArticleFishing derby and more at Fish Lake on Aug. 17
The Fish Lake Community Conservation Club will host a fishing derby, pancake breakfast, bingo, silent auction, and raffle on Sunday, Aug. 17. The club is located at 7873 E. State Road 4. The fishing...
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William L. Mitchell, 1925-2014
William L. Mitchell, 89, of LaPorte, died Aug. 13, 2014, at 5:50 a.m. at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Jan. 5, 1925, in Cincinnati, OH, to Mark L. and Katherine Blanche Mitchell....
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Haron Woolbright, 1924-2014
Haron Woolbright, 90, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago. He was born April 29, 1924, in Cookeville, TN, to Orville and Letha (Coomer) Woolbright....
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Do we realize how fragile life is?
Flowers are placed on New Carlisle firefighter Jamie Middlebrook’s casket. (Photo by Mike Kellems; click to enlarge) By Bob Wellinski Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, two local people lost their lives without...
View ArticleLaPorte County Jail deputy fired after being charged with trafficking with an...
A LaPorte County Jail deputy, Heather Lari, 38, was fired after being charged with trafficking with an inmate. Lari had been employed at the jail since April 1, 2014, according to a LaPorte County...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 14
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 14, 1914 – Germany continues to mass her legions on the Belgian-Luxembourg-French frontier. Aug. 14, 1964 – The 119th LaPorte County Fair...
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Bring the kids to Family Fun Day Aug. 16 at museum
Photos and info from LaPorte County Historical Society Museum Summer is winding down. What better way to beat the Back-to-School Blues than some fun at the local museum? On Saturday, Aug. 16, the...
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Two men arrested in LaPorte on drug charges
Stevens Two men, one from LaPorte and one from Chicago, were arrested on drug charges at a house in the 1200 block of Jackson Street on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014. Armed with a search warrant, LaPorte...
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KIWANIS CLUB DONATES $10,000 TO PLAY FOR JAKE FOUNDATION
LaPorte Kiwanis Club President Mark Schreiber presents the $10,000 check for the Play for Jake Foundation to Brett and Julie Schroeder and Dan Biggs. (Photo by Bob Wellinski; click to enlarge)...
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Slicer fans of all ages turn out to “Touch the Turf” at Kiwanis
A giant “Flying L” dominates midfield. Photos by Mike Kellems (click to enlarge) The alluring new surface of Kiwanis Field, boasting the classic “Flying L” at the 50-yard line and orange and black...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 15
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 15, 1914 – Americans are able to leave Paris and Berlin while German soldiers push on to Brussels. Aug. 15, 1964 – Bus service to the LaPorte...
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Gathering of the Orange celebrates Allis-Chalmers heritage this weekend in LP
Meinrad Rumely put LaPorte on the map when he chose this city as the site for his OilPull and farm implements factory site in the mid 19th century. LaPorte continued as a farm implement powerhouse,...
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Bruce Kahn, 1952-2014
Bruce Stephen Kahn, 62, of Michigan City, IN, died peacefully at 10:47 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, at the home of his nephew, Rob (Randi Fratogillo) Kahn, with his family by his side. He was born...
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9th annual LaPorte County Blues Fest is Aug. 16
Enjoy a day of great music and support your local police at the same time at the 9th annual LaPorte County Blues Festival on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park. Come...
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Maple City Chess is back — next meetings are Aug. 28, Sept. 9 and Sept. 23
The Maple City Chess Club invites all chess enthusiasts to join them on alternate Thursdays in the IU Health LaPorte Hospital Cafeteria. Upcoming meeting dates are Aug. 28, Sept. 9 and Sept. 23. The...
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Robert Watts, 1930-2014
Mr. Robert Eugene Watts, 84, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at his home. He was born Jan. 6, 1930, in Walkerton, IN, to Dale and Thelma (Stickley) Watts. Robert worked 16 years for Premdor...
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