Moments in Time, Dec. 3
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 3, 1914 — The Germans made a big victory in Poland. The Austrians are in full possession of the capital of Servia, which they entered with...
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Union Mills author writes book about LaPorte County’s historic era of hoops
“Season of Upsets” includes stories and information about the rich history of LaPorte County basketball that most people have never known. Photos in the book show each one of the 15 high school teams...
View ArticleUPDATE: Service at least partially restored after massive phone outage that...
A widespread Frontier phone problem silenced the emergency 911 system, the courthouse and hospital phone systems, and many businesses and offices throughout LaPorte County for the morning and part of...
View ArticleFamilies invited to participate in instant nativity play Dec. 14
Families in the community will have a chance to do something fun, creative, free and different this Christmas season. Everyone is welcome to participate in an instant nativity play, “Bethlehem Bound.”...
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Teammates briefly, brothers forever
As she wraps him in the flag of Jake West’s No. 26, Slicer Co-Captain Noah Boardman stands on a chair after the game to embrace Jake’s mom, Julie Bales-Schroeder. Boardman also gave her Jake’s state...
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Same armed robber may have hit 4 MC businesses in last 2 weeks
Surveillance images provided by MCPD (click to enlarge) Michigan City Police are urging business owners and staffers to be vigilant following four armed robberies in the past two weeks. — On Nov. 16,...
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Republican Party seeks residents interested in filling open LaPorte City...
The LaPorte County Republican Party will hold a caucus Saturday, Dec. 13, to fill a LaPorte City Council At-Large seat. Current City Kirkham Council At-Large member Cary Kirkham was elected in November...
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Rachel Osborn: Superheroes
EDITOR’S NOTE: Rachel Osborn, a LaPorte native and a 2014 graduate of Michigan State University, left LaPorte in October 2014 to serve as a missionary in Chad, north central Africa, for six months....
View ArticleGilbert “Gib” Stock, 1940-2014
Gilbert “Gib” D. Stock, 74, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died peacefully at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, in his home. He was born May 24, 1940, in Kokomo, IN, to Harry O. and Edith (Fenn) Stock. Gib...
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Gregory Boyce, 1949-2014
Gregory Alan Boyce, 65, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, in his home after battling cancer for the last six years. He was born May 29, 1949, in LaPorte to Vernon and...
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Milo announces her candidacy for a 2nd term as mayor
Mayor Blair Milo announces her candidacy at Jaeger-Unitek. Photos by Bob Wellinski (click to enlarge) Leading a crowd of about 100 invited supporters in the cheer “I believe that we will soar,” LaPorte...
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Marvin Goad, 1929-2014
Marvin L. Goad, 85, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, at Brentwood in LaPorte. He was born July 6, 1929, in South Bend, IN, to Lewis and Opal Faye (Dewees) Goad. Marv graduated from LaPorte...
View ArticleJudy Wright will perform Dec. 5 at First Friday in the Chapel
Judy Wright will be the featured performer at First Friday in the Chapel at noon Dec. 5 at the LaPorte Hospital Family Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring a lunch! Wright, a...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions action, Dec. 1, 2014
LaPorte Lions met Dec. 1, 2014, at B&J’s American Café. Boss Lion Rita Mrozinski asked Ralph E. Howes to lead “God Bless America,” the Pledge of Allegiance and Lions songs. Sandra Provan offered...
View ArticleBoston boys beat MC Krueger
The Boston Middle School 8th-grade boys basketball team defeated Michigan City Krueger, 57-37, on Dec. 2, 2014, to improve to 3-2 for the year. Peyton Marker led all scorers with 28 points. Carlos...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 5
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 5, 1914 — LaPorte Harness Company is busily making up sets of artillery harnesses ordered from abroad for the present war. Dec. 5, 1964 — Bad...
View ArticleBasketball schedule updates: Louie’s Night rescheduled for Dec. 8
The traditional Louie’s Night for LaPorte Slicer basketball, delayed because of the Slicer football state run, has been rescheduled now for Monday, Dec. 8, starting at 6 p.m. at Slicer Gym. Pre-sale...
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How ’bout a little holiday jazz?
The LaPorte High School Jazz and Lab Bands and the Boston and Kesling Middle School Jazz Bands will present a Holiday Jazz Concert in the LaPorte High School Auditorium on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. A...
View ArticleCoachman Antique Mall open house is Dec. 5-7
Coachman Antique Mall, now under new ownership and management, is hosting a holiday open house Dec. 5 through 7. The mall, at the corner of Lincolnway and Jackson Street in LaPorte, will be offering a...
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Wanda Baird, 1929-2014
Wanda Rae Baird, 85, of Louisville, KY, and formerly of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. She was born Aug. 27, 1929, in Gary, IN, to Joseph Rae Kuhl and Laura Belle (Stoner) Kuhl. Wanda...
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