Leroy Brickey, 1913-2014
Mr. Leroy W. Brickey, 101, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, at Miller’s Health and Rehab in LaPorte. He was born May 22, 1913, in Salem, IN, to Clifford and Mary E. (Criswell) Brickey. Leroy...
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Two new LaPorte firefighters graduate from fire academy
Nick Palmer (second from left) and Chad Salyer (third from left) are sworn in by LaPorte Fire Chief Andy Snyder. Photos provided (click to enlarge) New LaPorte Fire Department members Chad Salyer and...
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Albert Humes, 1945-2014
Mr. Albert Humes, 69, of LaPorte, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, at his home. He was born April 29, 1945, in Knox, IN, to Joseph and Clara (Murrel) Humes. Albert worked for 25 years as a maintenance...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 30
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 30, 1914 – Rev. E.H. Guenther, just ordained, has been assigned to the German Methodist Church in LaPorte and will bring his bride with him....
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JUSTIN LOWER CHARGED WITH MARCUS PHELPS’ MURDER AFTER STABBING OUTSIDE LP BAR
Justin Lower (mugshot taken 8/30/14 at LaPorte County Jail) Justin M. Lower, 26, of LaPorte, is charged with the murder of Marcus Phelps, 25, of LaPorte, after a stabbing outside Lucky Bar in downtown...
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David Povlock, 1941-2014
David M. Povlock, 73, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014. He was born June 5, 1941, in LaPorte to Raymond and Josephine (Peterson) Povlock. David was employed with Laborers Union...
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Slicer defense shines in 21-0 shutout of Brickies
Thanks to stellar Slicer defensive play, this is as close as Hobart got to the end zone: about an inch from the goal line. Something LaPorte’s opponents will soon learn: Don’t let Charles Salary see a...
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Three taken to hospital after accident at Severs Road, 100 West
Photos and info by Carol Kuta (Click on photos to enlarge) Three people were reportedly transported to the hospital after an accident involving a pickup truck (left foreground in top photo) and a...
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Jessica Naramore and Kyle McDonald are married
(Click on photos to enlarge) Jessica Elizabeth Naramore and Kyle Richard McDonald, both of Colorado Springs, CO, were married July 19, 2014, at 4 p.m. at the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel in Colorado...
View ArticleLa Porte County Historical Society will meet Sept. 16
The first fall meeting of the La Porte County Historical Society Inc. will be held Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, at First Baptist Church on Jefferson Avenue between Indiana Avenue and Madison Street in La...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 2
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 2, 1914 – The LaPorte Elks will put on a minstrel production. Writer and producer C. George Nunn says it will be up to date in every way; in...
View ArticleJerre Deutscher, 1931-2014
Mrs. Jerre Anne Deutscher, 82, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014, at Franciscan Communities Hospice in Michigan City, IN. She was born Sept. 7, 1931, in St. Joseph, MO, to Lawrence and...
View ArticleClarence Morrison, 1934-2014
Mr. Clarence W. Morrison, 79, of LaPorte, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, at Millers Merry Manor in New Carlisle, IN. He was born Nov. 30, 1934, in Elkhart, IN, to Enoch and Irene A. (Jackson) Morrison....
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Dancing, stained glass, ceramics, photography, yoga among LP parks’ Fall...
The end of summer doesn’t equal the end of fun activities for yourself and your family. The LaPorte Park and Recreation Department is offering a variety of classes for adults and kids in the next few...
View ArticleInfant Sophia Maria Tracy
Sophia Maria Tracy entered into the arms of Jesus on Aug. 28, 2014. She was the infant daughter of Aundreana McCall and Norman S. Tracy Jr. of Fish Lake, IN. Sophia is survived by her loving parents;...
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LaPorte volleyball team defeats Crown Point in 5-game DAC battle
Story and photo from Mike Mathis LaPorte’s memory of Crown Point’s Dog Dome goes back to the teams’ last match of 2013 when they fell to the Bulldogs in the Sectionals 16-14. But united by their...
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Local residents have rare chance to watch Indiana Court of Appeals in action...
The LaPorte County Bar Association and Michigan City High School will host an oral argument of the Indiana Court of Appeals on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 1 p.m. at the Michigan City High School Auditorium....
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 3
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 3, 1914 – The banquet hall of LaPorte’s new Masonic Temple is unquestionably one of the finest rooms of its kind in northern Indiana. It was...
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5 fire departments battle large structure fire on CR-600 West
Photo and info by Mike Kellems (Click on photo to enlarge) A large structure fire, visible from the Summit Farm some 6 miles away, caused closure of CR-600 West this morning, Sept. 3, 2014....
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James Neary to perform at Sept. 5 First Friday in the Chapel event
Singer/songwriter James Neary will perform at IU Health LaPorte Hospital’s First Friday in the Chapel program starting at noon Sept. 5 in the chapel. The public is invited to attend this free event....
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