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Works in Motion’s 7th annual dance recital is June 8
“America” advanced jazz dancers are (from left): Miranda Mahaffey, Abigail Pilecki, Emmaline Klute, Megan Kuiphoff, Lauren Barnhart, Hannah Marie Klute. Works In Motion Dance Company is proud to...
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Elaine Abshire, 1937-2013
Mrs. Elaine Abshire, 76, died Saturday, May 25, 2013, at her home in Union Mills, IN. She was born March 28, 1937, in Fort Wayne, IN, to Ollie John and Wanita Ruth (Wade) Wagner. She moved to Union...
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William “Willie” Fraze, 1959-2013
Mr. William A. “Willie” Fraze, 54, of Michigan City, IN, and formerly of LaPorte, died May 26, 2013, at 11:32 a.m. at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Feb. 3, 1959, in LaPorte to Duane and Mary...
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Scenes from 2013 LaPorte Memorial Day ceremony
Veterans listen during the program. Photos by Mike Kellems (CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE) Here are some scenes from LaPorte’s Memorial Day ceremony on May 27, 2013. The ceremony was moved from Fox Park...
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Maple City Grand Prix Week features unlimited parking, restaurant specials,...
The Maple City Grand Prix boat races are just days away — they’ll take place May 31-June 2 on Stone Lake. The Downtown LaPorte organization is encouraging both residents and visitors to come downtown,...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 28
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 28, 1913 – It is a coincidence that Helen Seymour is the only girl in the class graduating from high school and her uncle Walter W. Seymour was...
View ArticlePaul F. “Frankie” Gamblin Jr., 1954-2013
Mr. Paul F. “Frankie” Gamblin Jr. , 58, of Kingsford Heights, IN, died Monday, May 27, 2013, at his home. He was born June 16, 1954, in Pontiac, MI, to Paul and Glenda M. Gamblin. Paul worked as a...
View ArticleCircle of Friendship to hear Mo’ Beat Blues June 1
Circle of Friendship, a group for adults who are physically challenged, will enjoy a special musical treat on Saturday, June 1, as they experience the Mo’ Beat Blues Show. Circle of Friendship, which...
View ArticleSpecial 2-day event at The River Christian Fellowship June 1-2
A special two-day event titled “Awaken O’ Barren Land and Worship the Holy One of Israel — Yeshua (Jesus)” will take place June 1 and 2 at The River Christian Fellowship Church, 2699 N. Ind. 39,...
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Doris “Chris” Fields, 1933-2013
Doris “Chris”’ Fields, 79, of Michigan City, IN, and formerly of Elmhurst, IL, died at 10:14 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at St. Anthony Hospice in Michigan City. She was born Oct. 6, 1933, in Milwaukee,...
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Robert Johnson, 1924-2013
Robert Harold Johnson, 89, of LaPorte, died May 28, 2013, at Brentwood, LaPorte. He was born in LaPorte on April 11, 1924, to Carl and Florence (Tillotson) Johnson. Robert retired from his work both as...
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John Whitted, 1926-2013
Mr. John M. Whitted, 87, of LaPorte, died Sunday, May 26, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Jan. 9, 1926, in St. Petersburg, FL, to George B. and Beatrice (Pepperdine) Whitted. John was...
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Welcome, Zane Charles Coburn
(Click on photos to enlarge) Zane Charles Coburn was born May 3, 2013, at 10:28 a.m. to Charles Lee Coburn and Shannon Grimes at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. Zane weighed 7 pounds, 11.5 ounces, and was...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 29
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 29, 1913 – Twenty-three cars so far have qualified for Automobile Derby Day on the famous course at Indianapolis. May 29, 1963 – As Pope John...
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Securing the Chief Justice of the United States
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts shakes hands with LaPorte County Sheriff’s Sgt. Derek Allen as Major John Boyd and Sgt. Harlan Williams look on. Story and photos by Mike Kellems (CLICK ON...
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Kara Cains and Mathew Nagel are engaged
(Click on photo to enlarge) Kara M. Cains and Mathew Nagel, both of Phoenix, AZ, announce their engagement. Kara and Matt are planning a Sept. 7, 2013, wedding at St. Peter Catholic Church in LaPorte....
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Calvin Huff, 1923-2013
Calvin A. Huff, 89, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Settler’s House in LaPorte following a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 20, 1923, in LaPorte to Albert J. and Anna E. (Swanson) Huff. Calvin was a...
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Bring your kids out to fish for free June 1 at Luhr Park
On Saturday, June 1, from 9 to 11 a.m., bring the family out to Luhr County Park for Kids’ Fishing Fun Day. This is a free event! When you cast a fishing line with kids, you catch more than fish. It...
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Does your child love animals? LaPorte County shelter’s 4th annual Animal Care...
MaryJane the mini horse, shown by her owner Dr. Lyndsay Clemons, draws a crowd of kids who fell instantly in love at the 2012 Animal Care Camp. Do your kids love animals? Do you want them to learn...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 30
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 30, 1913 – Panic at the Idle Hour Theatre in New Carlisle after a film reel burns, causing injury by contact with glass, while men shout and...
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