Scam alert: Youth may be trying to collect for “band trip”
LaPorte Police are warning residents about a possible door-to-door scammer. Mickey Stisher, LaPorte High School music director, contacted police May 29, 2013, to tell them of rumors that an alleged...
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Revving up: Racing boats arriving today
Mike Farmer of Alton, IL, cleans up his boat after arriving at Stone Lake Beach this morning, Thursday, May 30. (Click on photos to enlarge) Boat owners and racers from around the U.S. began arriving...
View ArticleFrederick Steinfeldt, 1935-2013
Frederick Dale Steinfeldt, 78, of LaPorte, died May 28, 2013, at Golden Living, LaPorte. He was born in LaPorte on March 4, 1935, to Fred and Neva (Schweitzer) Steinfeldt. Frederick worked at Soetje...
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June Loeffler, 1928-2013
Mrs. June Lavone Loeffler, 84, of South Bend, In, and formerly of LaPorte, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at her daughter’s home. She was born July 4, 1928, in North Liberty, IN, to Harold and Ruth...
View ArticleMonthly emergency siren test is June 1
The LaPorte County Emergency Management Agency notifies residents that the next test of LaPorte County warning sirens is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m. During the test (conducted every...
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“With this ring …” display opens with reception June 1 at museum
Marian Passafume is pictured in her wedding dress in 1954. The dress will be featured in the lobby of the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum during the “With This Ring …” display June through...
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More bricks to be dedicated on Veterans Walkway of Honor June 1
Some of the bricks along the Veterans Walkway of Honor. Photo by Dennis Proud (click to enlarge) Forty-four newly added bricks along the LaPorte Veterans Walkway of Honor will be dedicated at a...
View Article$10 physicals available June 5 for LP high schoolers, middle schoolers
IU Health LaPorte Hospital Sports Medicine, in conjunction with the LaPorte High School Athletic Department, will be offering sports physicals for the 2013-2014 school year on Wednesday, June 5, from 5...
View ArticleGordon Kuchel, 1937-2013
Gordon Lee Kuchel, 75, of LaPorte, died peacefully Thursday, May 30, 2013, at his home. He was born May 31, 1937, in LaPorte to Willi O. and Grete (Schmidt) Kuchel. Gordon worked as a printer, starting...
View ArticleDUI checkpoint will take place June 1 in LaPorte County
The LaPorte County DUI Task Force will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on the evening of June 1 at an undisclosed location to detect and arrest drunk and drug-impaired drivers. The location of the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 31
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 31, 1913 – Evangelist Billy Sunday and party visit Michigan City and words of cheer are given to the men who wear the blue at the prison. May...
View ArticleLorraine Dilworth, 1929-2013
Lorraine T. Dilworth, 84, of LaPorte, died Thursday, May 30, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born in Michigan City, IN, on April 28, 1929, to Herman and Carrie (Lau) Tiebert. Following her...
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Sign your child up now for Youth Service Bureau’s Summer Program
Summer is fast approaching, which means it’s time for the Youth Service Bureau Summer Program! Youths going into 4th, 5th or 6th grades in the next school year are invited to join. During the YSB...
View ArticleRuth Mitch, 1927-2013
Mrs. Ruth Opel Mitch, 86, of LaPorte, died Monday, May 27, 2013, at Golden Living Center-Countryside, LaPorte. She was born May 17, 1927, in LaPorte to Charles and Lilly I. (Kimmel) Wiltfong. Ruth had...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 1
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 1, 1913 – Clarence Thomas, 15, is instantly killed when a shotgun accidentally discharges, scattering his brains everywhere. June 1, 1963 –...
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Stephen Holdeman Sr., 1939-2013
Mr. Stephen H. Holdeman Sr., 74, of LaPorte, died June 1, 2013, at 1:06 a.m. at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born April 30, 1939, in Goshen, IN, to Roscoe and Adah (Cripe) Holdeman and had lived...
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Connie Cummings, 1962-2013
Connie Mae (Barnes) Cummings, 50, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Thursday, May 30, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born in LaPorte on Dec. 22, 1962, to Dale and Joyce (Kebr) Barnes. Connie...
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2013 Arts in the Park series begins June 5
Weekly concerts and artwork will soon be featured again under the trees of Fox Park as Arts in the Park returns for its 13th season. Each concert begins at 7 p.m. Since 2000, Arts in the Park has...
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St. Paul’s United Church of Christ cross finds a home at museum
Info and photo from Susie Richter, curator (Click on photo to enlarge) The LaPorte County Historical Society Museum is now home to an icon from a recently lost landmark. In May 2013, the cross from...
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Meridian to host Alex’s Lemonade Stand fundraiser June 7
Meridian Title Corp., 1000 W. Ind. 2, will do its part to fight childhood cancer one cup at a time with an Alex’s Lemonade Stand on Friday, June 7. From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., stop in at Meridian and...
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