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Join to raise funds for kidney disease research in Walk for PKD Sept. 20
Laura Moyer This year, Jeff and Laura Moyer of LaPorte and thousands nationwide will come together and walk in support of those affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD). The Moyers are asking you to...
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Celebrate CASA’s Harvest of Hope with food, drink for a great cause Sept. 19
LaPorte County CASA/Harmony House will host its 20th annual benefit tasting event, “Farm to Fork: A Culinary Tasting Experience,” on Sept. 19 at Tryon Farm, 1400 Tryon Rd., Michigan City. Celebrate the...
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Hear about local resident’s experiences in China at Sept. 21 program
Photos by Bruce Johnson (click to enlarge) The LaPorte Chapter of People to People International will host its next dinner and program on Sunday, Sept. 21, with Bruce Johnson giving a visual...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 17
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 17, 1914 — Indiana Gov. Ralston admits to an extravagant legislature in the state. Sept. 17, 1964 – A total of 668 children are enrolled in...
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Stepping Stone Shelter’s annual meeting and dinner is Sept. 25
The Stepping Stone Shelter for Women Inc.’s annual meeting and dinner will be held Thursday, Sept. 25, at Water’s Edge Restaurant in Michigan City. Stepping Stone will be celebrating its dedicated...
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Frank Maerz Jr., 1930-2014
Frank Edward Maerz Jr., 84, of New Buffalo, MI, and formerly of LaPorte, died peacefully at 9:05 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville, MI. He was born Feb. 10, 1930, in...
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Charles “Ron” Brown, 1942-2014
Mr. Charles “Ron” Brown, 72, of New Carlisle, IN, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, at Hamilton Communities, New Carlisle. He was born Jan. 3, 1942, in LaPorte County to Paul and Mable Irene (Bennitt)...
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UPDATE: Suspect in custody after bomb threat, powder caused evacuation of...
The LaPorte County Superior Courthouse in Michigan City. (county government photo) Michigan City resident Marcus A. Jones, 31, has been charged with the felonies of terrorist mischief and intimidation...
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Want to do a good deed for your community? Here’s a great opportunity
Andrew Weber LaPorte Community Federal Credit Union is helping to raise funds for One Good Deed LaPorte County, a not-for-profit charitable organization started by the family of the late Andrew Weber...
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LaPorte’s 16th Sunflower Fair is this Saturday, Sept. 20
Welcome autumn in a festive way this Saturday, Sept. 20, at downtown LaPorte’s 16th Sunflower Fair. Run for a good cause — the LaPorte County Red Cross. Sample a variety of food and drink, including...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 18
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 18, 1914 – Frederick W. Klocksiem, Walter L. Peglow, Ernest F. Schafer and L.L. Kemper organize the Apollo Male Quartet locally. Sept. 18,...
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Mr. Robert C. Reed, 67, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, in Michigan City, IN. A memorial service will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Saturday, Oct. 11,...
View ArticleSlicers tennis team blanks Knox, 5-0
The Slicers defeated Knox, 5-0, in boys tennis action Wednesday, Sept. 17. Individual results: 1S: Michael Varda (LP) d. Hunter Gilbert (K) 6-0, 6-1 2S: Bobby Barden (LP) d. Daulten Materna (K) 6-1,...
View ArticlePolice seek felony charges against woman observed allegedly abusing child at...
Felony charges are being sought after a 23-year-old Kingsford Heights woman was reportedly seen abusing her 5-year-old daughter at Walmart in LaPorte. LaPorte Police responded to the store shortly...
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What’s in your basement or garage? Oil? Appliances? Tires? Old electronics?...
LaPorte County Solid Waste District photo The Solid Waste District of LaPorte County’s last free 6-in-1 collection of 2014 will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds. This is...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 19
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 19, 1914 – George Mandeville has been missing since his mother’s death. Since he was melancholy, it is feared that he might be lying in one...
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Draft Horse Association Wagon Train to take to the roads Sept. 20
WNLP photo by Bob Wellinski (click to enlarge) On Saturday, Sept. 20, members of the LaPorte County Draft Horse Association will go on an old-fashioned wagon train trek. The participants will leave the...
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Duo piano concert will close out Presbyterian Fine Arts Board’s season Sept. 21
The Fine Arts Board of the Presbyterian Church of LaPorte will host its final program of the season on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 4 p.m., Swarthout featuring duo pianists Edgar Swarthout and Andrew...
View ArticleSlicer girls golf team places 3rd as it hosts sectional; New Prairie’s Kara...
Culver Academies took first overall and Kara Blair of New Prairie High School was the top individual scorer in sectional golf action at Beechwood Golf Course on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. The Slicers...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 20
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 20, 1914 – Austrian Emperor Francis Joseph died last week. The news was “suppressed to prevent a revolution.” Sept. 20, 1964 –...
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