Get your tickets now for Friday’s Sectional football game
Sectional tickets for the LaPorte-Mishawaka showdown at Kiwanis on Friday, Nov. 7, are now on sale at the LPHS Athletic Office. Slicer fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. This game...
View ArticleWilbur Williamson, 1921-2014
Wilbur Hugh Williamson, 92, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, at Golden Living Center in LaPorte. He was born Nov. 6, 1921, in Illinois to William Harvey and Iva Elizabeth (Beard) Williamson....
View ArticleEvacuations, no injuries after pipe bomb found in 700 block of Philadelphia...
LaPorte Police issued this press release about the pipe bomb found Nov. 4: “On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, at approximately 8:23 a.m., LaPorte Police responded to a home at 704 Philadelphia St. to...
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Pamela Barber-Steele, 1947-2014
Pamela Barber-Steele, 67, of LaPorte, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born March 8, 1947, in Marshall, MI, to Floyd M. and Eleanor M. (Roe) Withee. Pam graduated from...
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Can you ID man who robbed Port Stop?
(Click photos to enlarge) A security camera captured these images of a man who robbed the Family Express “Port Stop” at Pine Lake Avenue and Johnson Road on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 4, 2014. The...
View ArticleYouth Service Bureau Board action, Oct. 15, 2014
The board of the Youth Service Bureau (YSB) met Oct. 15, 2014, in the LaPorte office. President Jennifer Solner conducted the business meeting. Minutes were approved as read and the budget for 2015 was...
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Boyd wins sheriff’s race; Bohacek defeats Milsap for commissioner; Koethe...
Here are results from the Nov. 4, 2014, general election. Winners are indicated in bold. Vote totals follow each candidate’s name. About 31 percent of LaPorte County’s 80,497 registered voters cast...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Nov. 5
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Nov. 5, 1914 – Two German vessels are destroyed. A cruiser is sunk by a mine near Jade Bay while the Koenigsberg is lost in the Indian Ocean. Nov....
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Lucille Hollum, 1914-2014
Lucille Grace Grant Hollum, 100, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2014, at Settlers House in LaPorte. She was born Oct. 17, 1914, in Lockport, IL, to Thomas K. and Grace A. (Foster) Dennison. Lucille...
View ArticleGary Tatara, 1952-2014
Gary A. Tatara, 62, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died peacefully at 2:27 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1952. There will be no services. Lakeview Funeral...
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Nonprofit substance abuse treatment center coming to LaPorte
It’s a fact difficult to face, but the LaPorte community needs as many resources as possible to fight substance abuse. Encouraging progress in that battle is the news that Frontline Foundations Inc., a...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Nov. 6
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Nov. 6, 1914 – President Wilson will take a rest. He will play golf and take auto rides until Tuesday. Nov. 6, 1964 – United Auto Workers Union...
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Patricia “Patty” Johnson, 1963-2014
Patricia “Patty” Ann Johnson, 51, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. She was born May 18, 1963, in Chicago to James Elmer and Mary Lou (Green)...
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Pelath re-elected as Indiana House Democratic leader
Pelath Pelath, who has served as a member of the House since 1998, was selected Democratic leader during a caucus organizational meeting in Indianapolis. “I am honored and humbled by the faith and...
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Come and learn about LaPorte County’s fun 4-H program Nov. 13
The public is invited to learn the many things the LaPorte County 4-H program has to offer at a 4-H Open House on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Small Projects Building at the LaPorte...
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Community invited to nominate LPHS grads for “Learn Today to Excel Tomorrow”...
Many LaPorte High School graduates are worthy of being nominated for the “Learn Today to Excel Tomorrow” initiative, which showcases alumni who have gone on to be exceptional in various ways. In its...
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Many local opportunities to honor our veterans Nov. 11
A scene from the 2013 Veterans Day ceremony at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium. (Photo by Mike Kellems; click to enlarge) EDITOR’S NOTE: If you have information on other area Veterans Day events, please...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Nov. 7
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Nov. 7, 1914 – David Lamar, known as the “Wolf of Wall Street,” was arrested at the Waldorf-Astoria last night, charged with impersonating an...
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LaPorte native and composer Kimberly Ebert to perform Nov. 7 in LP Hospital...
Beautiful piano melodies played with skill, grace, and feeling will fill the air Friday, Nov. 7, as Kimberly Ebert performs a concert of original compositions from her first solo piano record,...
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Make your own gifts at Civic ceramics classes
Join the LaPorte Park and Recreation Ceramics instructors from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, or 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 15, in the Ceramics Room at the Civic Auditorium to paint a plate or mug...
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