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Janet Gibson, 1921-2014
Janet L. Gibson, 92, of LaPorte, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, in Colorado. She was born Sept. 17, 1921, in Michigan City, IN, to Harry and Minnie (Gustafson) Danielson. Janet was a homemaker and...
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Marguerite Wood, 1921-2014
Marguerite L. Wood, 92, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation in LaPorte. She was born Oct. 6, 1921, in Tefft, IN, to Alfred and Hazel (Scott) Cullen....
View ArticleMill Creek School Alumni Banquet is Oct. 4
The annual Mill Creek School Alumni Banquet will take place Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Fish Lake Community Building. Alumni from all years are invited. The final graduating class from Mill Creek will be...
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Run for our Parks is Oct. 11; sign up by Sept. 26 to get a T-shirt
Don’t wait until it’s too late! The City of LaPorte Park and Recreation Department will host its third annual Run for Our Parks 10k/5k starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in Soldiers Memorial Park....
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Need some firewood? Get it cheap and help out Luhr Park at the same time
A LaPorte County Parks photo of the Luhr Park Nature Center damaged by fallen trees in a summer 2014 storm. Many trees and limbs fell throughout the park. (Click to enlarge) Luhr County Park, 3178 S....
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Thaddeus Rex of “Read like a Rock Star” will rev up local students Sept. 30,...
Rotary of LaPorte is excited to help bring Thaddeus Rex and his award-winning “Read Like A Rock Star” program to LaPorte. The program is designed to show 3rd graders the power of reading in a fun way....
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Tailgate Party will precede Slicers’ Homecoming Game Oct. 3
Even if you haven’t attended a Slicers football game yet this season, dig out your Orange and Black for Homecoming Night Oct. 3. The Slicers will host Crown Point at Kiwanis starting at 7 p.m. But...
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Pay tribute, with a smile, to Jake West’s legacy today
One year ago on Sept. 25, 2013, the LaPorte Slicers, LaPorte High School, the entire community, and many other school communities in the area were uniquely united after the sudden death of Jake West....
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Rural LaPorte man dies in car crash; driver charged with OWI, causing death
Grigalanz A rural LaPorte man identified as Lanny Franks, 47, was killed in a one-car crash Sept. 24, 2014, and the car’s driver has been charged with operating while intoxicated, causing a death, a...
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Pamela Keith-Phillips, 1958-2014
Ms. Pamela Sue Keith-Phillips, 56, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, in LaPorte. She was born March 22, 1958, in Logan, West Virginia, to Jasper and Euna (Baisden) Keith. Pamela worked for...
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Sofia Grace Komp – A Tribute to My Daughter
Less than two minutes into this world, Sofia turned her head, and her eyes met mine. I spoke to her. She did not look away. I couldn’t if I wanted to. She was our first. She made me a Daddy and my wife...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 26
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 26, 1914 – The allies are driven back ten miles in France. Sept. 26, 1964 — GOP presidential nominee Barry Goldwater speaks to 2,000 at the...
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Fake 20s cause headaches for business owners in LaPorte County
Which one of these 20s is real? The one at top. Read on to learn how to tell the difference. (Click photo to enlarge) A flurry of fake $20 bills are adding up to an expensive problem for businesses...
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Practice means everything as emergency responders simulate a disaster situation
Hazardous materials team members are decontaminated after having been exposed to the “chlorine.” Photos and info by Mike Kellems (Click on photos to enlarge) Several emergency service agencies...
View ArticleBoston 8th graders lose to Michigan City
The Boston 8th grade football team lost to Michigan City, 48-0, at Kesling Field Thursday night, Sept. 26. Defensively, the Bruins were led by Jayden Domogola, who had at least 10 tackles, and Mason...
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Larry Richardson, 1949-2014
Mr. Larry D. Richardson, 64, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Oct. 26, 1949, in LaPorte to Billy D. and Patricia (Hickman) Richardson....
View ArticleRichard DeCamp, 1949-2014
Richard DeCamp, 65, of LaPorte, died at 8:23 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation in LaPorte. He was born May 11, 1949, in Kingsford Heights, IN, to Albert and Mary...
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Betty Mrozinski, 1927-2014
Betty J. Mrozinski, 87, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, at her residence. She was born Sept. 24, 1927, in New Carlisle, IN, to Grover and Anita (Van Dusen) Smith....
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 27
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 27, 1914 – Plans for holding a municipal Christmas tree lighting in the courthouse yard on Christmas Eve are discussed. Sept. 27, 1964 – The...
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Paddle LaPorte’s interconnected waterways Sept. 27
A map of the interconnected waterways. (Photo provided; click to enlarge) Most locals know that LaPorte’s lakes were at one time more interconnected than they are now. But you might be surprised to...
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