Man, woman apprehended after home burglary on 400 North
A man and a woman who allegedly burglarized a home in the 8000 west block of CR-400N on Friday, Sept. 10, 2014, were apprehended shortly after the burglary, according to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s...
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Lawrence “Larry” Granzo Sr., 1924-2014
Lawrence “Larry” “Lum” A. Granzo Sr., 90, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Aug. 15, 1924, in Chicago to Arthur and Estelle...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions action, Oct. 6, 2014
LaPorte Lions met Oct. 6, 2014, at B&J’s American Cafe. Boss Lion Rita Mrozinski welcomed everyone and asked Ralph E. Howes to lead “God Bless America,” the Pledge of Allegiance and Lions songs....
View ArticleKids can Trick or Treat at some downtown businesses Saturday
Downtown LaPorte’s 2nd annual Trick or Treat is this Saturday, Oct. 11. Kids can trick or treat at the businesses listed below from 1 to 3 p.m., A free Antique District Street Dance will follow on...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Oct. 11
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Oct. 11, 1914 – The German loss in taking Belgium is estimated at 45,000. Oct. 11, 1964 – More than 300 soldiers are victims of Vietnam combat in...
View ArticleRiver Walk for the Cure of Alpha-1 is Oct. 26
The local chapter of the Alpha-1 Foundation invites you to join in its 2nd annual River Walk for the Cure of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency on Sunday, Oct. 26, at Robert C. Beutter Park and Riverfront...
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Slicers lose a heartbreaker to City, 34-31, in double OT
Running back Charles Salary finds a wide-open hole. Photos by Mike Kellems (click to enlarge) LaPorte came oh, so close to ruining Michigan City’s Homecoming Friday night, Oct. 10, 2014, but lost by...
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Kiwanis Club’s Run for the Hills Oct. 18 will benefit Play for Jake Foundation
The Kiwanis Club of LaPorte will host Run for the Hills, a 5k trail run to support the Play for Jake Foundation, on Saturday, Oct. 18, starting at 8 a.m. Run a true cross country course on the scenic...
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Five generations of love
Pictured are Great-Great-Grandmother Lullabell O’Banion of Rolling Prairie, Great-Grandmother Nora Kinas of South Bend, Grandmother Roxann Rettinger of LaPorte, father Matt Moore of LaPorte, and...
View ArticleLa Lumiere invites prospective students to visit Oct. 18
La Lumiere School invites prospective students and their parents to visit campus on Saturday, Oct. 18. The events will run from 8:15 a.m. to noon and include continental breakfast, interactive classes,...
View ArticleChicken and homemade noodle dinner Oct. 18 in Mill Creek
Mill Creek Baptist Church, 8762 E. 200 South, will host a chicken and homemade noodle dinner on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets at the door are $8 for adults and $3.50 for kids ages 6-12....
View ArticleWomen’s Fair is Oct. 21 in Michigan City
The annual Women’s Fair health event, from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 21 at Blue Chip Stardust Event Center in Michigan City, promises highly interactive exhibits and health information pods. Attendees can...
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Stop in and say Happy 100th to Lucille on Oct. 18
Lucille Hollum Settlers Place is hosting an open house to celebrate Lucille Hollum’s 100th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 3304 Monroe St., LaPorte. The community is invited to stop...
View ArticleSpaghetti dinner at Legion Oct. 25
American Legion Riders will host a spaghetti dinner at American Legion Post 83, 228 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte, on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. Dinner will include garlic bread, salad, dessert and...
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LPHS Marching Band rated Gold Division with Distinction, headed for state
The LaPorte High School Marching Band received a Gold Division Rating at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Scholastic A Class State Prelims held Oct. 11, 2014, at Homestead High...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Oct. 13
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Oct. 13, 1914 – Germany, at the end of the 11th week of war, is gaining new advantages and maintaining a firm hold. Oct. 13, 1964 – The Soviet...
View ArticleMark your calendar: City Fall Clean-up is Oct. 20-24; Trick or Treat is Oct. 31
Ask LaPorte City Hall folks and they’ll tell you the questions they most often field in the waning days of summer (or earlier): “When is Fall Clean-Up?” and “When is Trick or Treat?” Well, here you go:...
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Hancock’s “Swan Song” will be shown at PNC Oct. 28
Oscar-nominated LaPorte County Film Director John Hancock’s latest movie, “Swan Song,” will be shown at Purdue North Central on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5 p.m. The public is invited. Hancock will appear...
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Sanchez, Borrowdale join LP YMCA team
Elizabeth Sanchez is now marketing director and Jennifer Borrowdale is program coordinator at the LaPorte County Family YMCA. Elizabeth Sanchez Sanchez has the responsibility to develop and implement...
View ArticleLPHS Bands’ free concert for community is Oct. 14
The LaPorte High School Bands will present their annual Fall Concert in the LaPorte High School Auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. The community is invited to come and enjoy this free concert....
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