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Joseph Pietrowski, 1927-2014
Joseph Leon Pietrowski, 87, of LaPorte, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at his daughter’s home in LaPorte. He was born Nov. 20, 1927, in South Bend, IN, to Leo and Clara (Taberski) Pietrowski. Joseph...
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Slicers drop close opener, 61-60, to Elkhart Central
Matt Otwinowski reaches for a defensive rebound. Story and photos by Mike Kellems (Click photos to enlarge) The LaPorte Slicers basketball season got off to a late start this year due to the football...
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Giant maple leaf, color slides among November donations to historical society
This giant maple leaf found on Fail Road, measuring 18 inches across, was framed and donated by Joel Shannon. He thought it was a perfect commemoration for the Maple City. (Photo provided) Visitors to...
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“There’s a dog on that roof!”
Story and photos by Bob Wellinski (Click photos to enlarge) Following a celebratory lunch at T-Berry’s with our oldest daughter Julia (she’s heading into the United States Air Force), we decided to...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 15
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 15, 1914 — Santa Claus will be coming to a meeting of LaPorte’s North Side Improvement Association. Dec. 15, 1964 — Christmas buying is in...
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Capt. Bill Worek to retire from LaPorte Police Department after 30+ years of...
EDITOR’S NOTE: An open house for Capt. Worek will be held at the Silver Palace in early January (date and time to be announced) to celebrate his service to the City of LaPorte. (Press release and photo...
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A chick with a mission: saving animals
The diminutive Sherri Christopher (center) is a giant when it comes to saving animals. Here she stands between family members who adopted Guardian dog Cookie (wearing red jacket). Story by Lynne...
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Holiday at the Pops fills the air with cheer
Photos by Bob Wellinski (click to enlarge) LaPorte Hospital Foundation’s 20th annual Holiday at the Pops fundraiser, featuring the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra and special guests, once again...
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Pets and Santa, by Wellinski
A pug pup finds Santa’s beard quite cozy. Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click to enlarge) The line reached all the way from the front to the back of LaPorte’s Tractor Supply as some 150 pets (and their...
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Raymond Dubie, 1928-2014
Raymond S. Dubie, 86, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 1:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor, New Carlisle, IN. He was born in February of 1928 in New York City to Stanley and Stafania...
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Bret Churchill, 1971-2014
Bret Allen Churchill, 43, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly at 5:02 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, in his home. He was born Nov. 19, 1971, in LaPorte to Henry Colston and Darlene (Churchill) Miller. Bret...
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Stanislaw Misiewicz, 1942-2014
Stanislaw Misiewicz, 72, of LaPorte, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, in his home. He was born Nov. 15, 1942, in Kanna, Poland, to Jan and Zofia (Czupryna) Misiewicz. Stanislaw was a welder with IMW for...
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LaPorte man shot during reported robbery; two men in custody
A 31-year-old LaPorte man told police he was shot and robbed near Ben Rees Park late Sunday night, Dec. 14, 2014, and two other men were later arrested. Henry The man, shot in the leg, was taken by a...
View ArticleHoliday stress? Attend this program Dec. 18
First United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan Ave., will host a presentation on “Holiday Stress Management, or How to Reduce Stress (using your energy and creativity) and Love the Season in a Healthy...
View ArticleFish fry at Westville American Legion Dec. 19
American Legion Post 21, located on U.S. 421 in Westville, will host an all-you-can-eat fish fry on Friday, Dec. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. Dinner includes hand-breaded pollock or chicken strips, french...
View ArticleGean Hammons, 1936-2014
Gean Hammons, formerly of LaPorte, died Nov 28, 2014, in Florida after a brief illness. He was born Dec. 31, 1936, in Detroit, MI, to Horace and Lucille (Woolbright) Hammons. Gean’s interests were...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 16
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 16, 1914 — Agents for the British government were in LaPorte and bought about 20 horses for use in its army. Dec. 16, 1964 — U.S. Commerce...
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Doris Yandt, 1928-2014
Doris L. Yandt, 86, of LaPorte and formerly of La Crosse, WI, died peacefully at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at Golden Living Center-Fountainview Terrace, LaPorte. She was born Oct. 2, 1928, in...
View ArticleWalter Buckmaster, 1927-2014
Mr. Walter E. Buckmaster, 87, of Walkerton, IN, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, at Walkerton-Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born Nov. 11, 1927, in LaPorte to Clyde and Marie (Goethals) Buckmaster. Walter had...
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Esalita Louise Vance, 7 months, 8 days
Esalita Louise Vance, 7 months and 8 days old, passed away Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014. Esalita is the daughter of Teresa Vance and Roy Perry; a little sister to Anisty and Miguel Vance; maternal...
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