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Kankakee Township FD will host open house, dedication of remodeling Oct. 19
The Kankakee Township Fire Department in downtown Rolling Prairie will host an open house and dedication of its recently remodeled station on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. The dedication ceremony...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Oct. 14
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Oct. 14, 1914 – A young adventurer who was released from jail this morning stole a pig, hiked away, and was re-arrested. Oct. 14, 1964 – A reported...
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Come and watch ORIGINAL horsepower Oct. 19
A scene from Spring Plow Day action in LaPorte County. (Photo by Bob Wellinski; click to enlarge) The LaPorte County Draft Horse Association will host Fall Plow Day on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the scenic...
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2-vehicle crash on Johnson Road this morning injures 3
Photos by Bob Wellinski (click to enlarge) Three people were hurt this morning, Oct. 14, in a two-vehicle crash on Johnson Road at the Indiana Toll Road overpass. Johnson Road between County Road 400...
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Kids can meet Rusty, star of “The Dog & The Dolphin,” Oct. 20
“The Dog & The Dolphin” is the topic of a special story time and book-signing event at IU Health LaPorte Hospital’s main lobby on Oct. 20 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to...
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Gov. Mike Pence to visit LaPorte Oct. 22
Pence Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will speak at a Greater LaPorte Chamber of Commerce luncheon to discuss economic development on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Best Western, 444 Pine Lake Ave. The public is...
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Learn about the valuable history of photos and photographers at Oct. 18 event
A picture of Fannie and Katrina Scott taken by LaPorte photo studio Boyd and Weller. Information and photos submitted by LaPorte County Historical Society A tremendous part of LaPorte’s valuable...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Oct. 15
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Oct. 15, 1914 – The work of moving the Argus-Bulletin newspaper from Michigan Avenue to the commodious Wolf building, corner of Michigan Avenue and...
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Arthur Jaques, 1946-2014
Arthur William Jaques, 68, of LaPorte, died Oct. 13, 2014, at his daughter’s home in Summerville, SC. He was born April 19, 1946, in Providence, RI, to Arthur W. Sr. and Dorthy (Duclau) Jaques. Arthur...
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St. Paul’s Episcopal celebrates 175 years with special events, story of its...
Story and photos submitted by Sandra Provan St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1000 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year with several special events culminating with a...
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Run for the rump roast: Rotary’s annual Grocery Scramble is Nov. 22
Drew Thompson chucks chicken into his cart during the 2013 scramble. (Photo provided by Rotary) It’s time again to sign up for your chance to break for the bacon, careen for the coffee, sprint for the...
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Final household hazardous waste collection of 2014 is Oct. 18
Clean your home without harming the environment by participating in the LaPorte County Solid Waste District’s Household Hazardous Waste collection from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in the west...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Oct. 16
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Oct. 16, 1914 – A German submarine sinks a ship and 350 perish. Oct. 16, 1964 – In Soviet government, Leonid I. Brezhnev assumes Communist party...
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You know this house; now learn the history behind it
The Forrester House. (Courtesy of Fern Eddy Schultz; click to enlarge) By Fern Eddy Schultz, La Porte County Historian EDITOR’S NOTE: You know this house. It’s the one that caught your eye every time...
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Find out what happens when the lights go out at LP library Oct. 17
On Friday, Oct. 17, the LaPorte County Public Library main location is hosting its annual fun Halloween event, “What Happens in the Library When the Lights Go Out?” from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Bring the...
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3 women arrested on charges involving trafficking with inmates
Two LaPorte women and one Michigan City woman were arrested at the Superior Courthouse in Michigan City on Oct. 10 and Burks charged with trafficking with inmates and conspiring to traffic with...
View ArticleLPHS musicians selected for All-District Bands
Thirteen LaPorte High School Band members will perform with the 126-member High School All-District Band, sponsored by the Indiana Bandmasters Association. The band will rehearse throughout the day...
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Come hear Fern tell spooooky stories Oct. 21 at historical society meeting
La Porte County Historian Fern Eddy Schultz The Orr Lake Road legend. The Woman in White on Michigan Avenue. The I Street Andrew-Zimmerman property. Michigan City’s West Beach Ghost. Pique your...
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1st county Wanted Fugitive of the Week: Gregory Downey
Downey The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division is launching a new social-media program to apprehend criminals: Wanted Fugitive of the Week. This week the sheriff’s office releases...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Oct. 17
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Oct. 17, 1914 – Late news from the war zone shows that Allies are progressing and Germans are not meeting successes. Oct. 17, 1964 – Carol Swanson,...
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