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Joan Kirkham, 1926-2014
Mrs. Joan Florence Kirkham, 88, of LaPorte, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation, LaPorte. She was born Nov. 10, 1926, in Chicago to Walter and Lula (Hurt) Lieber. Joan...
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Janet Holloway, 1934-2014
Janet Ann Holloway, 80, of LaPorte, died peacefully on Dec. 7, 2014, at Brentwood, LaPorte. She was born May 21, 1934, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Milton and Frances (Welch) Heins. Janet worked at Bernacchi’s...
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Barbara Martin, 1936-2014
Barbara Jane Martin, 78, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at her home. She was born Jan. 2, 1936, in Frankfort, IN, to Ernest Edward and Viola Grace (Ham) Baughman. Barbara enjoyed...
View ArticleRoberta Weliver, 1932-2014
Roberta Maxine Weliver, 82, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 2:03 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital with her beloved husband by her side. She was born Nov. 5, 1932, in Ord,...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 10
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 10, 1914 — Conflicting reports say the German kaiser is dead, his illness is improved, and his illness is critical. Dec. 10, 1964 — Employment...
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Friday’s Slicer girls hoops game includes a unique challenge
Can you contain yourself until the 10th point? The LaPorte Slicers girls basketball team is challenging you to do just that on Friday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Slicer Gym. The challenge: Remain...
View ArticleRichard Piotrowicz, 1939-2014
Mr. Richard N. Piotrowicz, 75, of North Liberty, IN, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton, IN. He was born Nov. 10, 1939, in LaPorte to Ferdinand and Francis (Novak)...
View ArticleEvelyn Bannwart, 1921-2014
Mrs. Evelyn Louise Bannwart, 93, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation, LaPorte. She was born Aug. 29, 1921, in Lowell, IN, to Walter and Florence (Barnes)...
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Jamie Collette, 1968-2014
Jamie Ahlie Collette, 46, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Aug. 17, 1968, in LaPorte to Thomas J. and Linda M. (Abiney) Messman. Jamie loved following...
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The search for the perfect tree, and the wish for the perfect gift
“Hmm … what’s tops on my list?” Photos by Bob Wellinski (click to enlarge) Sure, the convenience of ready-to-assemble trees has its place in this world. But if you and your family can swing it, a walk...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 11
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 11, 1914 — Wounded French and Belgian soldiers are treated well by their captors in light and airy quarters in a German hospital. Dec. 11,...
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Komets bring home the hardware from Mishawaka tourney
(Click photo to enlarge) The Kesling Komets 7th-grade boys basketball team brought home the trophy after two wins at the John J. Young Middle School tournament in Mishawaka on Dec. 6, 2014. In the...
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Welcome, Autumn Rose Slater
(Click on photos to enlarge) Autumn Rose Slater was born Oct. 25, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital to proud parents Brett and Katlyn Slater. She weighed 8 pounds and was 20.5 inches long. Also...
View ArticleCome hear LPHS, Boston, Kesling bands Dec. 15, 16
LaPorte High School Bands will present two concerts in the LPHS Auditorium Dec. 15 and 16. The Dec. 15 concert will feature the LPHS Wind Ensemble with the Boston Middle School 7th and 8th grade bands....
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What’s going up at State and Tyler? A new EMS base
LaPorte County EMS photo (click to enlarge) Good news for the entire community as work begins on a new LaPorte County EMS base in LaPorte, which will also result in a few more EMS responders. Many...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 12
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 12, 1914 — The American Red Cross makes an appeal for money, food and new clothing to help those suffering from the ravages of war in Europe....
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Patricia Jacobs, 1932-2014
Mrs. Patricia A. Jacobs, 82, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at Golden Living Center-Countryside in LaPorte. She was born Sept. 13, 1932, in Vincennes, IN, to James O. and Bessie Gladis...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 13
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 13, 1914 — The U.S. Slicing Machine Co. opens its office where 12 stenographers, all of LaPorte, have employment. Dec. 13, 1964 — John...
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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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Diana Cox, 1949-2014
Diana Mae Cox, 65, of LaPorte, died peacefully surrounded by all her loved ones Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014. She was born Nov. 15, 1949, to Forrest and Dorothy (Wraley) Cannon. Diana was a very giving,...
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