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Bowl and raise funds for Harmony House/CASA on Jan. 31
Harmony House/CASA of LaPorte County Inc. invites you to its CAYA Bowl-a-Thon on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Casey’s Lanes, 610 Colfax Ave., LaPorte. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. for this fun event,...
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Winterfest Family Ceramics Class is Jan. 24; register soon
These park department photos show the fun at the Christmas ceramics class in December 2014. The LaPorte Park and Recreation Department’s next Family Ceramics Class is on Winterfest Saturday, Jan. 24,...
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Charles Kime, 1930-2015
Mr. Charles E. Kime, 84, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at his home. He was born March 9, 1930, in Skidmore, MO, to Earl and Edith (Spangler) Kime. Charles worked as a machinist for 29 years...
View ArticleJoin the La Porte County Historical Society; 1st meeting of 2015 is Jan. 20
The La Porte County Historical Society will hold the first meeting of the New Year Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at 7 p.m. at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., La Porte. The...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 8
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 8, 1915 — Democrats and Republicans pledge to stand together for betterment of legislative affairs this session. Jan. 8, 1965 — Owners of the...
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UPDATE: Area schools will be closed again Friday; here are warming centers...
The hospital sign tells the story at 11 p.m. Wednesday. (Photo by Bob Wellinski; click to enlarge) EDITOR’S NOTE: If you want to post a closing for your business, church or organization, feel free to...
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Norman Tennis, 1930-2015
Norman Lee Tennis, 84, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at his home. He was born Dec. 16, 1930, in Pinhook, IN, to Mike and Essie Mae (Shreve) Tennis. Norman worked as an engineer for...
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Prayer for the City is Monday at LP Salvation Army
The Greater LaPorte Ministerial Association invites the community to its semiannual Prayer for the City event on Monday, Jan. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the LaPorte Salvation Army, 3240 Monroe St. This...
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The shore of South Pine at Huber’s boat launch resembles some sort of ghostly shipyard. Photos by Bob Wellinski (click to enlarge) If you’re standing outside, these photos hold no beauty whatsoever....
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 9
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 9, 1915 — The LaPorte County Fruit Growers Association meets and endorses the canning factory project. Jan. 9, 1965 — LaPorte Mayor Thomas E....
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Brothers arrested shortly after armed robbery of LaPorte KFC Thursday night
Giancarlo Pons LaPorte and LaPorte County officers apprehended two brothers shortly after they reportedly wielded and possibly fired a gun while robbing the LaPorte KFC on Thursday night, Jan. 8, 2015....
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Timothy Stout, 1977-2015
Mr. Timothy C. Stout, 37, of Kingsford Heights, IN, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at his home. He was born Sept. 28, 1977, in LaPorte to Blake and Denise (Lute) Stout. Timothy was self-employed. He...
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Kurt Pinkepank, 1935-2015
Kurt G. Pinkepank, 79, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at Hospice Franciscan Communities, Michigan City, IN. He was born Aug. 4, 1935, in Hildesheim, Germany, to Karl...
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Rachel Nielsen and Keith Cutcliff are married
(Click on photos to enlarge) Rachel Anne Nielsen and Keith William Cutcliff were married Oct. 11, 2014, at Lebanon Christian Church in Lebanon, IN. Rachel, the daughter of Rod and Lisa Nielsen of...
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Mayoral memorabilia among donations to historical society in December 2014
This portrait of the late Carl Krentz, who was mayor of LaPorte from 1996-2000, was given to the historical society by his wife, Viola. It was painted by his niece, Jan Zabilski, and the frame came...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 10
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 10, 1915 — The M. Rumely Company has $1,300,000 in indebtedness which must be met soon. Jan. 10, 1965 — LaPorte County welfare costs in 1964...
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Theresa Pieszchala, 1926-2015
Theresa Pieszchala, 88, of Olathe, Kansas, and formerly of LaPorte, died Jan. 8, 2015, at the Olathe Medical Center. She was born Oct. 7, 1926, in LaPorte to Michael and Marie (Quigley) Cuff. Theresa...
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Richard Revers, 1929-2015
Richard F. Revers, 85, of LaPorte, died Jan. 8, 2015. He was born April 3, 1929, in LaPorte, the youngest of the seven children of Stephen and Helen (Keller) Revers. Richard attended St. Peter Catholic...
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Robert Aumiller, 1962-2015
Robert Lee Aumiller, 52, of LaPorte, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. He was born June 8, 1962, in LaPorte to Loren M. and Mildred Veronica (Martin) Aumiller. Robert was a contractor with DZ Builders in...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions action, Jan. 5, 2015
LaPorte Lions met Jan. 5, 2015, at LaPorte Chamber of Commerce. Vice President Paul Marsh led the Pledge of Allegiance and Sandra Provan offered prayer. The first item was discussion on a new meeting...
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