Kesling basketball action, week of Dec. 1
The Kesling Middle School 7th-grade boys A Team finished the week of Dec. 1, 2014, with 2 wins and 1 loss. The Komets defeated Westville at home on Monday, 45-20. Scoring leaders were Garrott...
View ArticleBring the kids to see Santa and more at Settlers House Dec. 7
Settlers Place Senior Living, 3304 Monroe St., will host a free Holiday Stars Open House featuring music, refreshments, Santa’s Workshop for children and a special visit from Santa himself on Sunday,...
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Come watch La Lumiere’s festive hoops team and support Toys for Tots Dec. 11
La Lumiere School’s Academic Decathlon team invites the Michiana community to join it in support of the Michiana Marines Toys for Tots program at a fun event Thursday, Dec. 11! On that date, the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 6
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 6, 1914 — Ladies are given carnations during the 1st-anniversary celebration at Smiley’s jewelry store on Lincolnway. Dec. 6, 1964 — Seniors...
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Take a gander: 1st week of Pet Photos with Santa a howlin’ hit — come on out...
Bubba the gander shows his handsome profile for the camera. Photos by Beth Boardman (click to enlarge) If you missed the fun Dec. 6, don’t worry: Pet Photos with Santa will return Dec. 13 from 9 a.m....
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Bring the family to see Pioneerland all aglow Dec. 6 and 7
A young visitor enjoys a warm drink at the 2013 Pioneerland open house. Photo by Bob Wellinski Get that warm and fuzzy feeling at Pioneerland’s annual Christmas Open House on Saturday and Sunday, Dec....
View ArticleRichard Panos, 1938-2014
Richard Paul Panos, 75, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Dec. 3, 1938, in Chicago to John and Frances (DeKirsig) Panos. Richard proudly served in the...
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Photo of the Year nominee Wellinski earns two 1sts, one 3rd at state photo event
(CLICK PHOTOS TO ENLARGE) Bob Wellinski, contributing photographer to WNLP, won two 1st-place awards, a Photo of the Year nomination and a 3rd-place award at the annual Hoosier State Press Association...
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Get this one-of-a-kind collectible LaPorte tin, great gift ideas and...
The 2014 cookie tin features the historic LaPorte County Public Library building, a Carnegie library. (Click to enlarge) LaPorte’s 2nd annual Downtown Cookie Walk will take place Saturday, Dec. 13,...
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It was a bird … it was a plane … it was a giant balloon landing in La Crosse...
A remarkable photo shows a giant balloon landing in a La Crosse farmer’s field in 1911. (Photo provided) By Fern Eddy Schultz, La Porte County Historian (Click to enlarge the photo above) Much to the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 8
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 8, 1914 — The Germans win the greatest victory of the war over the Russians. A loss of 100,000 is suffered in the Lodz battle. Dec. 8, 1964...
View ArticleFish fry, bingo at Moose Lodge
Moose Lodge 492, 925 Boyd Blvd., will host a fish fry Friday, Dec. 12, which will be open to the public. Serving time is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Moose Lodge is a smoke-free environment. Bring the kids...
View ArticleYour child can receive a personalized letter from Santa
The women of Westville Tri Kappa are offering letters from Santa Claus. Imagine the twinkle in your child’s eye when they receive their very own personalized, detailed letter from Santa Claus himself....
View ArticleLiberty Bible lists Christmas Eve services
Join Liberty Bible Church to celebrate Christ’s birth. Liberty Bible Church is offering Christmas Eve Worship at both campuses: Chesterton and LaPorte. The Chesterton campus is located at 824 N....
View ArticleRaymond Kozlowski, 1941-2014
Raymond Charles Kozlowski, 73, of LaPorte, died Monday. Dec. 8, 2014. Raymond was born May 18, 1941. A private funeral and burial will take place. Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, is handling...
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Welcome, Catherine JoAnn Marie Kabowski
(Click photos to enlarge) Catherine JoAnn Marie Kabowski was born to Sheena Kabowski on Dec. 3, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 21 1/2 inches long. Also...
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Trio allegedly uses Pine Lake condo for drug activity without owner’s knowledge
Makina It started when someone reported to LaPorte Police that they saw a man scaling the exterior of Outlook Cove Condominium on the night of Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. It ended with the arrest of three...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 9
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 9, 1914 — The German kaiser is ill with pneumonia. Dec. 9, 1964 — Robert Rahfeldt is appointed to the $5,630-a-year post of LaPorte County...
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Margaret Johnson, 1922-2014
Mrs. Margaret Mary Johnson, 92, of Mill Creek, IN, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, at her home. She was born July 11, 1922, in Walkerton, IN, to William Henry Whitmer and Louise Charlotte (Corle) Whitmer....
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City police officer goes headfirst into storm drain to rescue cat
EDITOR’S NOTE: If anyone happens to have photos of the rescue, please email them to wnlp@whatsnewlaporte.com. Officer Vince Bowman Everybody loves an “awwww” story, especially at this time of year....
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