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Edith Mooney, 1926-2014
Edith B. Mooney, 88, of LaPorte, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. She was born Aug. 5, 1926, in LaPorte to William and Beulah (Shippee) Diedrich. Edith had been employed with American Home Foods and the...
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Mary Helen Meyers, 1920-2014
Mary Helen Meyers, 94, of LaPorte, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. She was born Feb. 18, 1920, in Belvidere, IL, to Clarence and Mary (Leonard) McMakin. On March 17, 1951, in LaPorte, she married Christian...
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22nd Door Village Harvest Fest serves up a scoop of Americana
Photos by Bob Wellinski (click to enlarge) A sunny day, some tasty ice cream and a fun atmosphere — that’s really all you need to make some memories. Bob Wellinski’s photos here of the 22nd Door...
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Gov. Pence to “re-evaluate” his plan to close Camp Summit
A Google Earth aerial view of Camp Summit. Indiana House Democratic Leader Scott Pelath (Michigan City) said Sept. 8, 2014, that Gov. Mike Pence made “the right decision” in announcing he would...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 9
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 9, 1914 – The LaPorte Merchants Bureau is planning a fall festival with bargains and “made in LaPorte” and agricultural exhibits. Sept. 9,...
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Frances Schuck, 1936-2014
Frances Rosemary Schuck, 78, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, after a valiant three-year battle with cancer. She was born in Michigan City,...
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Downtown LaPorte is going to the dogs Sept. 13
A 2013 Dog Day participant poses in front of some decorative friends at Rocco’s. (Downtown LaPorte photo) Sometimes dogs should have their day. That’ll happen in downtown LaPorte Sept. 13 as the 2nd...
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What the heck is that? Find out at the museum
One of the “Whatzit” examples on display at the museum is this device that was used to stretch gloves so they could be mended. (Photo provided) The LaPorte County Historical Society has a classier name...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 10
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 10, 1914 — The Kessler family will transform a bank building on LaPorte’s Main Street into their furniture company. A glass front and side...
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Deanna Schult, 1938-2014
Deanna Juanita Schult, 76, of LaPorte and formerly of Elkhart, IN, died peacefully at 11:23 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health, Michigan City, IN. She was born April 12, 1938,...
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Michael Barthel, 1938-2014
Michael R. Barthel, of LaPorte, died at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, in his home. He was born Jan. 31, 1938, in LaPorte to Raymond and Della (Jones) Barthel. Michael graduated from Union Mills High...
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Jennifer Laux is LaPorte’s new Human and Community Relations director
LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo announced in a Sept. 10, 2014, press release that Jennifer Laux will be the new Human and Community Relations director for the City of LaPorte, beginning Sept. 17. Originally...
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Terry Warnke, 1938-2014
Terry Porter Warnke, professional engineer and former owner of Piano Source, died after a brief but courageous battle with leukemia on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014. He was born Sept. 20, 1938, in Michigan...
View ArticleRuth Cantley, 1917-2014
Ruth Cantley, 97, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor at IU Health LaPorte Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 13, 1917, in...
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Sex offender re-arrested after police discovered he was living next to...
Sofranko The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a non-compliant sex offender on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014. Arrested was Michael Sofranko, 36, of Michigan City, IN. In 1998 Sofranko was convicted in...
View ArticleMill Creek Lions Club to host hog roast Sept. 20
The Mill Creek Community Lions Club will host a hog roast on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Township Community Building in Fish Lake. Tickets at the door are $9 for adults and...
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A century ago, World War I was raging — and LaPorte County soldiers were there
The present-day WWI memorial in La Porte’s Soldiers Memorial Park (original plaque, newer stone). By Fern Eddy Schultz, La Porte County Historian (Photos provided; click to enlarge) La Porte County...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 11
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 11, 1914 – A bulletin says the Germans in France are showing signs of demoralization. Sept. 11, 1964 – People from all directions came to the...
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Cynthia Rodgers, 1966-2014
Cynthia Ethel Rodgers, 48, of Kingsford Heights, IN, and formerly of LaPorte, died unexpectedly at 5:36 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte. She was born July 9, 1966,...
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Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 12, 1914 – Miss Margery Smith and Miss Hazel Harrison, who have been studying in Germany have been located. Miss Smith needs government...
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