LaVeta Harris, 1922-2015
Mrs. LaVeta P. Harris, 92, of LaPorte, died Jan. 12, 2015, at Brentwood Assisted Living, LaPorte. She was born June 2, 1922, in Bloomington, IN, to Charles and Edna Mae (McDaniel) Brownfield (both...
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Scratch that trip to the grocery store …
Photos by Mike Kellems (click to enlarge) It wasn’t a good day for the owner of this car on Rockwood Street that went up in flames Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. LaPorte firefighters from Engine Co. 2...
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January’s beauty (no, really)
Photos by Mike Kellems (click to enlarge) Looking at the glass half full: Jan. 14, 2015, provided moments of beauty from sunrise to sunset. Above, a glorious sky silhouettes a tree in Pinola in the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 15
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 15, 1915 — The list of the dead from the Rome earthquake may number 50,000 persons. Jan. 15, 1965 — It is hoped that LaPorte’s new...
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This is a 1974 New Prairie class ring. And yes, there’s a story behind it.
Information and photo from LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office PIO Mike Kellems (Jan. 14, 2015) — The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is arranging a happy reunion of an alumnus of New Prairie High...
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Welcome, Annabelle Lou McDonald
(Click on photos to enlarge) Annabelle Lou McDonald was born Dec. 8, 2014, at 1:27 p.m. at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis to Chelsea (Boardman) and Benji McDonald. She weighed 7 pounds,...
View ArticleHere are local organizations’ upcoming fish fries, events
– LaPorte Moose Lodge, 925 Boyd Blvd., will host a fish fry for the public on Friday, Jan. 16. All-you-can-eat pollock, choice of baked potato, fries, coleslaw or applesauce; also available will be...
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4 La Lumiere hoops players among the 22 Indiana nominees for McDonald’s All...
La Lumiere nominees Munis Tutu, Alex Olesinski, Jalen Coleman-Lands and Drew Cayce. (Photo provided; click to enlarge) Four La Lumiere School senior basketball players — Drew Cayce, Jalen...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 16
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 16, 1915 — Lincoln Way and State Street will be paved this year. The avenues will wait until next year. Jan. 16, 1965 — Winston Churchill is...
View ArticleRandolph “Randy” Spurr, 1951-2015
Randolph “Randy” Alex Spurr, 63, of LaPorte, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Oct. 28, 1951, in LaPorte to Alexander and Elsie (Abraham)...
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Joseph Vath, 1947-2015
Joseph James Vath, 67, of LaPorte, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. He was born Dec. 1, 1947, in Mount Prospect, IL, to Fred and Catherine (Hogel) Vath. Joseph was a vice president of sales for Transco...
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Timothy Crane, 1961-2015
Timothy C. Crane, 53, of Michigan City, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Hospice Franciscan Communities, Michigan City. He was born July 2, 1961, in Michigan...
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These Slicer legends will enter Hubner Hall of Fame Feb. 6
Top row: Chip Jones, Irv Swanson, Joe Otis. Second row: Karen Day, Mark Scott, Rich Lenard. (CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE) Information from LPHS Athletic Department On Feb. 6, 2015, the LaPorte High School...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 17
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 17, 1915 — Fred Selby and Frank J. Wade purchase the Red Cross Pharmacy from Joseph Kramer. Jan. 17, 1965 — A highly localized snowstorm drops...
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Nell Pensinger, 1912-2015
Nell Glentzer Pensinger, 102, of LaPorte, and formerly of Portland, IN, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at Brentwood in LaPorte. She was born July 10, 1912, in Jay County, IN, to Wilson and Abbie (Lee)...
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Vernita Organ, 1916-2015
Vernita E. Organ, 98, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 4:55 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace, LaPorte. She was born March 8, 1916, in Tazewell County, IL, to...
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Gregory Thibideau, 1962-2015
Mr. Gregory A. Thibideau, 52, of Michigan City, IN, passed away to see his father on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Michigan City. He was born Sept. 9, 1962, in Michigan...
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Michael Lisak, 1950-2015
Mr. Michael Allen Lisak, 64, of LaPorte, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at his home. He was born Oct. 24, 1950, in Michigan City, IN, to Chester and Beatrice (Brueller) Lisak. Michael was a warehouse...
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Shirley Happel, 1947-2015
Mrs. Shirley Ann Happel, 67, of LaPorte, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born Oct. 27, 1947, in Michigan City, IN, to Arthur and Irene (Copeland) Michaels....
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Firefighters build reservoir to battle rural garage fire
A firefighter is silhouetted as flames illuminate the sky behind him. An emergency reservoir (left) is used to provide water to fight the fire. Photos and info by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to...
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