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Know someone who needs a ramp? Catholic Charities might be able to help
Photos and info provided by Catholic Charities (click photos to enlarge) LaPorte County residents who need an outdoor ramp and can’t afford to pay for one themselves might be able to have one built...
View ArticleKen Cuddeback, 1930-2014
Ken Cuddeback, 84, of Michiana Shores, IN, died peacefully surrounded by family at 6:14 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health Hospital, Michigan City, IN. He was born Oct. 10,...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 30
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 30, 1914 — As the result of a court decision, Elks members who desire to drink alcoholic beverages in the club must purchase their liquor...
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“It was only 50 years, what the heck.” John Weeks honored for his commitment...
Story and photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) John Weeks’ small frame body is barely big enough to contain his big heart and perpetual smile. For 50 years, John has volunteered...
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Lorraine Nedza, 1932-2014
Lorraine A. Nedza, 82, of LaPorte, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at her home. She was born Sept. 7, 1932, in Chicago to Michael and Anna (Wilzewski) Witowicz and had lived in the LaPorte...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 31
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 31, 1914 — In LaPorte, ringing of bells will greet 1915 and watch night meetings will be held in churches. Dec. 31, 1964 — It was a good year...
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Calling all PNC grads: Have some fun at Alumni Night hoops game at Civic Jan. 7
Purdue North Central will host an Alumni Night as part of the PNC men’s basketball game against Purdue Calumet on Jan. 7 at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium, starting at 7 p.m. All PNC alumni and their...
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Mayor Blair Milo sums up 2014, offers glimpses into 2015
The former Woolworth’s building at 618 Lincolnway will be razed in 2015 to make way for a downtown plaza. (Google Earth image) EDITOR’S NOTE: LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo issued these words of reflection...
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2014: Photos tell the stories
Don’t underestimate the power of local history … a dramatic bolt of lightning cracks through the sky above the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum on June 30. (Wellinski) PHOTOS BY BOB WELLINSKI...
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Spring must be coming: 4-H Beef ID Days are Jan. 2-3
LaPorte County 4-H Beef Identification Days will be held Friday, Jan. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturday, Jan. 3, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds. This is a required event for...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 2
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 2, 1914 — The new U.S. Slicing Machine Co. will employ about 100 LaPorte mechanics eventually. Jan. 2, 1964 — Theresa Ann Kramer is the first...
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Sheriff John Boyd announces appointments, promotions
Sheriff John Boyd LaPorte County Sheriff John Boyd, who took office Jan. 1, 2015, has announced his administrative changes: Chief Deputy Ron Heeg – Chief Deputy: Ronald Heeg. A 17-year veteran of the...
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Craig Stroud, 1949-2014
Craig F. Stroud, 65, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Golden Living Center Countryside, LaPorte. He was born Jan. 13, 1949, in LaPorte to Franklin Stroud and...
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Joan Heaps, 1934-2015
Mrs. Joan A. Heaps, 80, of LaPorte, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Nov. 17, 1934, in Tracy, IN, to Wayne E. and MaryAnn (Thompson) Peeples. Joan was a...
View ArticlePancake breakfast at American Legion Jan. 18
American Legion Post 83, 228 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte, will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 18. Blueberry and regular pancakes, sausage, hash browns, bacon, fresh scrambled...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 3
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 3, 1915 — The space leased by the Woolworth store, recently vacated by the Kessler Furniture store, will be one of the best stores of its kind...
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Michael Hartsock, 1989-2015
Michael Steven Hartsock, 25, of New Carlisle, IN, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, in New Carlisle. He was born Aug. 15, 1989, in Michigan City, IN, to Samuel Glen Hartsock Jr. and Theresa...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 5
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 5, 1915 — Many local men work in the LaPorte ice businesses. About 285 men are employed by the Hilt and Consumers companies, who are busy with...
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Men arrested in separate incidents at McDonald’s, LP Hospital
LaPorte Police arrested two reportedly irate men at different public locations in the first few days of 2015. — Police arrested Gerald S. Anderson, 43, of LaPorte, after he reportedly waved a knife...
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St. Paul’s Epiphany Tea is Jan. 13
Sandwiches, nuts, mints and the traditional Epiphany Cake will be part of the annual Epiphany Tea at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish House on Jan. 13. (Photo provided) St. Paul’s Episcopal Church...
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