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Lanny Franks, 1967-2014
Lanny Ross Franks, 47, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, in a car accident. He was born Sept. 20, 1967, in Valparaiso, IN. Lanny worked as a contractor. Surviving are a son, Anthony Franks of...
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Richard Zimmerman, 1930-2014
Richard Zimmerman, 84, of LaPorte, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at 2:20 a.m. He was born April 1, 1930, in LaPorte to Samuel G. and Nettie M. (Ehlert) Zimmerman and had lived in LaPorte most of his...
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Slicers notch sweet victory over Merrillville on night for seniors —...
Jake West’s mom, Julie Bales-Schroeder, and stepdad, Brett Schroeder, are escorted onto the field by the entire Slicer squad during the Senior Night ceremony before the game. Noah Boardman pauses at...
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Bring the family to LPFD’s annual open house Oct. 4
The view from the top of the LPFD aerial unit at a past open house. The LaPorte Fire Department will host its annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Fire Station 1, 809 W....
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Joseph Miller, 1971-2014
Mr. Joseph B. Miller, 43, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, in Fargo, North Dakota. He was born Jan. 25, 1971, in LaPorte to Clyde Jr. and Lois (Braden) Miller. Joseph graduated from LaPorte...
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Walter “Arlie” Spiess, 1938-2014
Walter “Arlie” Spiess, 75, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly Sept. 26, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1938, in San Pierre, IN, to Walt and Lila Mae (Collins) Spiess. Arlie...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 29
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 29, 1914 – Subway trains crash in New York and passengers fight the guards to escape. Sept. 29, 1964 – The Senate approves a bill calling for...
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History can be fun: scenes from Pioneer Days 2014
Velvet nose: It’s love at first sight as a youngster meets a gentle draft horse up close. Photos by Bob Wellinski (click to enlarge) Perfect weather reigned as the LaPorte County Parks Department held...
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That’s Belle on the right before the fire … is that her on the left AFTER the...
It was more than 100 years ago when Belle Gunness made her mark killing various male suitors in imaginative ways at her LaPorte residence. Did she die in the fire at her home, which killed her...
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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 ArticleLPHS Marching Band places 4th at Penn
The LaPorte High School Marching Band placed fourth in Open A Class at the Penn Invitational at Penn High School on Sept. 27. Complete Open A Class results: 1) 78.00 – Homestead 2) 74.80 – Goshen 3)...
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Rosemary Sack, 87
Rosemary A. Sack, 87, of Michigan City, IN, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. Rosemary was a longtime office worker at LaPorte High School. Private services were held. Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, handled...
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Lauris Raven Games Harper, 1931-2014
Lauris JoAnn Raven Games Harper, 83, died Sept. 13, 2014, at her home in Dickinson, Texas. She was born May 24, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Raven. Lauris graduated in 1949 from LaPorte High School....
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Be an informed voter: Take advantage of this Oct. 2 chance to hear from...
The general election to choose numerous county, state, federal and township officeholders is Nov. 4. The League of Women Voters of LaPorte County is sponsoring a Candidate Forum on Thursday, Oct. 2,...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 30
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 30, 1914 – German prisoners march through Antwerp. Sept. 30, 1964 – H. Stewart Badger retires after 43 years with the Herald-Argus newspaper....
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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...
View ArticleTwo men with gunshot wounds show up at local hospitals
Two men were shot and then apparently went their own ways, with one showing up later at IU Health LaPorte Hospital and the other at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, according to a LaPorte County...
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Delores Wiltfong, 1924-2014
Delores L. Wiltfong, 90, of LaPorte, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, at Franciscan Hospice Communities in Michigan City, IN. She was born June 23, 1924, in Michigan City to Elmer O. and Freida (Erbs)...
View ArticleLaPorte AAUW action, Sept. 9
The LaPorte Branch of the American Association of University Women met Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at LaPorte County Public Library. President Beth Le Roy introduced Mary Hedge, who presented a program on...
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Help keep the community’s families warm during 7th annual Bundle Up LaPorte...
Your help is needed to extend warmth and generosity to LaPorte families. Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, local schools and churches are excited to kick off the seventh year of Bundle Up...
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