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LaPorte BMV reopens a week after fire
The LaPorte Branch of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles reopened Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, after a fire caused significant damage last Sunday morning. Don Snemis, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau...
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Marie Kilgore, 1942-2014
Marie Ann Kilgore, 72, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at The Arbors of Michigan City. She was born May 8, 1942, in Michigan City, IN, to Mitchell and Julia Sawaya....
View ArticleMoments in Time, Nov. 1
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Nov. 1, 1914 – A man and woman are cremated by the roadside when they are burned under an overturned car in a ditch near Warsaw. Nov. 1, 1964 –...
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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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Sweet revenge: Slicers shut out Wolves 24-0 to move on in Sectional; here’s...
Coach Bob Schellinger talks to his band of happy Slicers after the game. Photos and info by Mike Kellems (Click on photos to enlarge) That game back on Oct. 10, where the Slicers lost to Michigan City...
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“Fall back” this weekend, and change your batteries, too
It’s time to change your clocks, AND your batteries. “Fall back” this Saturday night or Sunday morning and while you’re at it, change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide...
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David D. Daube, 1936-2014
Mr. David D. Daube, 78, of Hamlet (Tracy), IN, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at his home. He was born Sept. 6, 1936, in St. Joseph County, IN, to Charles and Alma (Pope) Daube. David retired as a...
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Kelly Kincaid, 1989-2014
Kelly Diane Kincaid, 25, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Oct. 31, 2014, as the result of a car accident. She was born Aug. 6, 1989, to Tim and Lisa (Wright) Kincaid. Kelly was a manager of the McDonald’s...
View ArticleGOP After-Election Party Tuesday at Silver Palace
The LaPorte County GOP will host an After-Election Party on Tuesday, Nov. 4, starting at 6 p.m. at the Silver Palace, 1719 State St., LaPorte. A potluck buffet will be served — meat will be provided;...
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New Rebuilding Together group will fix up LP homes; seeking volunteers
Rebuilding Together, a national organization that strengthens communities by providing low-income homeowners with critical home repairs through the work of volunteers, will soon have a LaPorte County...
View ArticlePatricia Nordyke, 1941-2014
Mrs. Patricia L. Nordyke, 73, of LaPorte, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at her home. She was born March 30, 1941, in LaPorte to James F. and Mayme (Gorlowski) Habdas. Patricia was a retired secretary...
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Welcome, Andre Clark Jones-Rasp
Photos by Holly Davis Daly of LaPorte (click to enlarge) Brady and Kevin Jones-Rasp welcomed their son, Andre Clark Jones-Rasp, on Oct. 4. 2014, at 12:18 in the morning. Andre was born at Prentice...
View ArticleBingo at Moose Lodge
Moose Lodge 492, 925 Boyd Blvd, has new, improved bingo with lower buy-in, more games and a 75 percent payout. Food is available. Play the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month starting at 6:30...
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Items from local businesses, and a painting by an otter, among donations to...
These casting patterns, examples of expert craftsmanship, were used at LaPorte’s Allis-Chalmers plant, probably in the 1930s. They were donated by Thomas C. Larson. (Click photo to enlarge) Visitors to...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Nov. 3
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Nov. 3, 1914 – All villages within a 10-mile radius of Mt. Vesuvius are depopulated as a result of the volcano’s continued eruption. Nov. 3, 1964 —...
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County Fugitive of the Week: Amber Crane
The Fugitive Apprehension Street Team (FAST), a task force comprised of LaPorte County and Michigan City police and the U.S. Marshal’s Office, is asking for assistance in locating Amber M. Crane, 33....
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Take plastic bags to Al’s Supermarkets and get reusable bags in return...
LaPorte County Solid Waste District Educator Alicia Ebaugh at the America Recycles Day plastic bag swap at Al’s Karwick in 2013. (Photo submitted) A while back the LaPorte County Solid Waste District...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Nov. 4
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Nov. 4, 1914 – A carload of foodstuffs sent to the poor of Chicago by Three Oaks, Mich., farmers makes many glad. Nov. 4, 1964 – Lyndon B. Johnson...
View ArticleIt’s Election Day — here are candidates, voting information and more
The 2014 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prepare yourself to vote by using the information WNLP has compiled here. Candidates on your ballot Some of the...
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Daniel Barker, 1959-2014
Daniel L. Barker, 55, of Mishawaka, IN, died unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014. He was born Jan. 7, 1959, in Appleton, WI, to Harold B. and Grace (Schydzik) Barker. Daniel was an...
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