LaPorte Lions action, Dec. 15, 2014
LaPorte Lions met Dec. 15, 2014, at B&J’s American Café. Boss Lion Rita Mrozinski welcomed Lions and asked Ralph E. Howes to lead “God Bless America,” the Pledge of Allegiance and Lions songs....
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Watch “Elf” for free in Liberty’s theater Dec. 19
Liberty Bible Church, LaPorte, will screen the holiday favorite film “Elf” on its free Family Movie Night Friday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. The church is located in the former LaPorte Cinema building at 608...
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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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Machek will fill Kirkham’s at-large spot on LaPorte City Council
The LaPorte County Republican Party has chosen Karyl Machek to fill an at-large seat on the LaPorte City Council. The slot will be vacated come January when Councilman Cary Kirkham moves on after...
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Need a little Christmas? LCSO Children’s Chorus will provide it Dec. 19
The LCSO Children’s Chorus invites you to let them warm your hearts with their fifth annual “Need a Little Christmas” concert. The concert will begin Friday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran...
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Sheriff’s Children’s Christmas Magic Show is Dec. 20
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office annual Children’s Christmas Magic Show, featuring Kalita, Master of Magic & Escape, will be held Saturday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. at the LaPorte High School...
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Zeller named Genealogist of the Year
Alan Zeller accepts the award for Genealogist of the Year for 2014. At right is committee Chairperson Gloria Arndt. (Photo provided) The LaPorte County Genealogical Society met at ‘Round the Clock...
View ArticleCity police make 5 DUI arrests, issue 179 citations during November blitz
LaPorte Police officers issued 179 citations during the 2014 Safe Family Travel Blitz Nov. 14-30. The department joined more than 250 law enforcement agencies across the state to conduct...
View ArticleHomespun Harmony action, Dec. 11, 2014
Homespun Harmony Extension Homemaker Club met Dec. 11, 2014, at Best Western Hotel in LaPorte. The group of 16 members and guests enjoyed a delicious meal for their annual Christmas Party. Betty...
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One day = 60 coats for LaPorte community, thanks to PNC group
LaPorte’s Cassie Carlson, president of PNC’s Lambda Pi Eta, stands amid the donations to her group’s recent one-day coat drive. (Click to enlarge) It was just a one-day drive, but a Purdue North...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 18
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 18, 1914 — Everybody in LaPorte is planning to go to the downtown Phoenix Theatre tonight. The entire proceeds to the penny will be given to...
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Union Mills author will sign copies of his book about LaPorte County’s...
“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...
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UPDATE: Silver Alert canceled after James Blint, of LaPorte, reportedly...
A statewide Silver Alert was canceled Thursday night, Dec. 18, after it had been issued earlier the same day for James Allen Blint, 85, of LaPorte. Blint reportedly showed up at his home Thursday...
View ArticleFirst Baptist Church invites all to Christmas Eve service
First Baptist Church, 908 Jefferson Ave., LaPorte, invites all to join for an evening of worship through Word and Song on Christmas Eve, starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor Mike Schultz and the...
View ArticleBoston defeats New Prairie
The Boston Bruins 8th-grade boys basketball A team beat New Prairie, 51-33, on Dec. 17. Peyton Marker led all scorers with 27 points and Carlos Jenkins added 11 points. The Boston 8th B team won...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 19
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 19, 1914 — More men are going to battle for the kaiser and Russia is rushing troops to repel the Germans in Poland. Dec. 19, 1964 — One of the...
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Devin Wireman, 1995-2014
Devin Melaiya Wireman, 19, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014. She was born Feb. 17, 1995, in LaPorte to Travis Wireman and Shanna (Daniel) Cantrell. Devin was very creative. She...
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Sheriff’s Children’s Christmas Magic Show is Dec. 20
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office’s 50th annual Children’s Christmas Magic Show, featuring Kalita, Master of Magic & Escape, will be held Saturday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. at the LaPorte High School...
View ArticleLaPorte County man, 83, dies after darting into car’s path
An 83-year-old LaPorte County man was killed when he walked into the path of a car on U.S. 12 on Dec. 19, 2014. The driver, who was not charged, said Richard Schmuhl was crossing the highway when he...
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