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Shirley Rosenbaum, 1935-2014
Shirley Rosenbaum, of Union Mills, IN, died Aug. 14, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born March 21, 1935, in Seymour, IA, to Everett and Wynema (Norman) Liggett, and moved to Union Mills...
View ArticleLaPorte AAUW action, Aug. 12, 2014
The LaPorte Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) met Aug. 12, 2014, at the home of Yvonne Lindborg for a potluck dinner. Special guest was Johnna Belkewitz, winner of the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 16
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 16, 1914 – Stillwell suffers a fire loss that wipes out an entire business block. Aug. 16, 1964 – Teamsters President James R. Hoffa is...
View ArticleMichigan City man dead in Friday night shooting
Michigan City Police are investigating a shooting that left a Michigan City man dead Friday night, Aug. 15, 2014. Police found Berry Williams, 29, lying in the ground in the 200 block of North Calumet...
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Take in art, atmosphere and more at Lakefront Art Festival Aug. 16-17
WNLP photo A traditional treasure of an event offering one-of-a-kind artwork under the sun (hopefully) and refreshing lakeshore breezes will take place Aug. 16 and 17 as the Lubeznik Center for the...
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Marie Landes, 1919-2014
Marie Landes, 95, joined her husband Floyd Landes of 62 years, both to be with our Lord, on Aug. 13, 2014. She was born May 16, 1919, to George and Hazel (Johnson) Bluhm, and lived most of her life in...
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SEVEN restaurant offers new family dining menu, new activities, new website...
Press release and photos from SEVEN restaurant (click photos to enlarge) SEVEN restaurant, 502 State St., LaPorte, has gone through many changes since opening over two years ago. We started out as...
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Evelyn Williams, 1928-2014
Evelyn May Williams, 86, of LaPorte and formerly of Hartzell, AL, died peacefully at 1:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace, LaPorte. She was born May 15, 1928,...
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Slicers break in the refurbished Kiwanis Field with preseason scrimmage vs....
The Slicer defense stifles Logansport with an outstanding goal line stand. Photos by Mike Kellems (Click to enlarge) On a perfect sunny evening, the LaPorte Slicers hosted Logansport at a sparkling...
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Food, beer, music and more at 3rd annual Taste of LaPorte Aug. 23
The 3rd annual Taste of LaPorte will bring samplings of local restaurants, a beer garden, music and more to the Chamber Square outside the historic LaPorte Depot, 803 Washington St., on Saturday, Aug....
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Rumely/Allis-Chalmers still rule: Fans, collectors flock to “Gathering of the...
Photos by Bob Wellinski (click to enlarge) 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...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 18
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 18, 1914 – Lightning kills a farm hand and three horses near Wellsboro. Aug. 18, 1964 – Communist-backed rebels in the eastern Congo killed at...
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Superheroes of all ages raise funds for Harmony House/CASA
Ready … set … … go! Photos by Mike Kellems (click to enlarge) Superheroes of all ages, both in costume and in plainclothes disguise, participated to raise funds in the 2nd annual CASA Superhero 5k...
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James Wilson, 1949-2014
James D. Wilson, 65, of Michigan City, IN, died unexpectedly at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, in his home. He was born March 7, 1949, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to James W. and Virginia (Qualls) Wilson....
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Slicer fans encouraged to buy tickets in advance for Aug. 22 LP-New Prairie game
The LaPorte High School Athletic Department is encouraging Slicer fans who plan to attend the varsity football game at New Prairie on Friday, Aug. 22, to purchase their tickets in advance. Ticket cost...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 19
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 19, 1914 – With the spending of ten thousand dollars in good money, the LaPorte fairgrounds are in much better condition than ever before. The...
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James Doig, 1928-2014
James D. Doig, 85, of Walkerton, IN, died at 8:14 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. He was born Nov. 22, 1928, in Schenectady, NY, to Thomas and Jean (Steedman) Doig,...
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“Remember the Titans” is Liberty Bible Church’s Free Movie for Teens Aug. 23
Liberty Bible Church of LaPorte’s next Free Movie for Teens will be “Remember the Titans” on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m. at the church, located at the former LaPorte Theater on Colfax Avenue. The...
View ArticleCarillon recital at Presbyterian Church Aug. 24
The Presbyterian Church of LaPorte will host a carillon recital on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 4 p.m. Central Time at the church, 307 Kingsbury Ave. Come and enjoy this free concert from the comfort of your...
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Slicers defeat South Bend Riley in tennis action
The Slicers defeated South Bend Riley, 4-1, in boys tennis action Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, at LeRoy Courts in Kesling Park. Match results: 1S: Michael Varda (LP) d. Drakkar Saunders (R) 6-0, 6-0 2S:...
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