Moments in Time, Oct. 28
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Oct. 28, 1914 – The first meeting of any nature to take place in the basement of LaPorte’s First National Bank building is the October meeting of...
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Naomi Taylor, 1923-2014
Naomi B. Taylor, 91, of LaPorte, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte. She was born July 14, 1923, in Guymon, OK, to Oliver M. and Bessie M. (Russell) Larkins. Naomi...
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Lonnie Davis, 1948-2014
Lonnie LeRoy Davis, 66, of LaPorte, died peacefully at his home on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014. He was born Oct. 19, 1948, in LaPorte to Clifford Richard and Nellie Marie (Hill) Davis. Lonnie worked for...
View ArticleHelen Mathes, 1948-2014
Helen G. Mathes, 66, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Jan. 4, 1948, in LaPorte to Harold and Helen (Garrison) Timm. Helen was a bartender in LaPorte...
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Irene Batershall, 1917-2014
Irene Stella Batershall, 97, of Door Village, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014. She was born Oct. 1, 1917, in Mason City, IL, to Stella and Sidney Gardner. Irene grew up in Decatur, IL, then moved to...
View ArticleMaple City Lions group thanks community for support of Hoagie sales
Maple City Lions would like to thank the citizens and businesses of LaPorte for the support they have shown to our organization by purchasing and enjoying our “about to be famous” Hoagie sandwiches....
View ArticleIU Health LP offering free dental screenings for veterans in need
Qualifying veterans in LaPorte County are invited to have a free dental screening between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 8 at the IU Health LaPorte Dental Center, 400 Teegarden St. The free screening is...
View ArticleLaPorte AAUW action, Oct. 14, 2014
The LaPorte Branch of the American Association of University Women met Oct. 14 in the home of President Beth Le Roy for a potluck dinner. Mary Heath read the minutes, which were approved. Pam Dishman...
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Beebe presents platform for 2nd District county council race
(Submitted press release) Beebe Michael Beebe (R), LaPorte 2nd District LaPorte County Council candidate, has been the only county council candidate to present a platform to constituents throughout the...
View ArticleLaPorte man shot while walking on East Lincolnway
A LaPorte man sustained apparently minor injuries after he was shot Oct. 25, 2014, as he walked in the 700 block of East Lincolnway, according to LaPorte Police. The man, 35, whose name was not...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Oct. 30
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Oct. 30, 1914 – Turkey goes against its ancient foe, Russia, and becomes an ally of Germany and Austria. Oct. 30, 1964 – The beggars are out...
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New coffee/sandwich shop to open on LaPorte’s southeast side Nov. 2
Courtesy of Maslow’s Facebook page The grand opening of Maslow’s Coffee Shop, and the opening of First Impressions Hair Design’s new location, will take place Sunday, Nov. 2, with a ribbon-cutting...
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Come to send off LPHS cross country runners Oct. 31 as they head to State
LPHS runners Maureen “Mo” Troy (94) and Roby Rodgers (89) sprint to the finish at the Semistate tournament. Photos by Kate Barcus (click to enlarge) The LaPorte High School girls cross country team and...
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Meet John R. Mitchell, LP author of “George and Smokey,” Nov. 2
Come and meet LaPorte author John R. Mitchell and learn about his book “George and Smokey: A Tale of Two Cats,” on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W....
View ArticleHelen Dale, 1918-2014
Helen E. Dale, 96, of LaPorte, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at South Bend Hospice House in South Bend, IN. She was born Sept. 16, 1918, in Wills Township, LaPorte County, to Jesse Martin Rice and Orpha...
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James Beehler, 1962-2014
James Allen Beehler, 52, of LaPorte, crossed the finish line into heaven surrounded by his crew members, his beloved family, on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. He was born Jan. 28, 1962, in LaPorte to Gerald...
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Lucille Stassel, 1925-2014
Lucille Stassel was born Aug. 9, 1925, to Carl Gustave and Ellen (Youngren) Lindborg in LaPorte, where she lived until her death on Oct. 29, 2014. A 1943 LaPorte High School graduate, she matriculated...
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Lisa Pierzakowski, candidate for Center Township trustee, offers her...
Submitted press release Pierzakowski Lisa Pierzakowski was born and raised in LaPorte, Center Township. After graduating from LaPorte High School in 1984, she studied accounting through ICS. Lisa and...
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Eerie eclipse provides a perfect preview for Halloween
Photo by Bob Wellinski (click to enlarge) Was it happenstance or a perfect preview? This rather spooky (perhaps a little Pac-Man-like?) shot of last week’s partial solar eclipse by Bob sets the scene...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Oct. 31
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Oct. 31, 1914 – A Democratic success is forecasted. Voters of Indiana will stand behind Woodrow Wilson at the polls. Oct. 31, 1964 — LaPorte County...
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