Moments in Time, Jan. 19
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 19, 1915 — Masked thieves tipped their hats and shook hands with their victims after departing a home six miles east of New Carlisle. Jan. 19,...
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John McVay, 1939-2015
John Kirk McVay, 75, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at his home. He was born Feb. 7, 1939, in LaPorte to John J. and Mildred E. (Piper) McVay. John, a U.S. Army veteran, worked...
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Kenneth Moryl, 1942-2015
Kenneth J. Moryl, son, husband, father, grandfather and community member, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. Ken, son of Sophia (Demski) and Stanley Moryl, was born April 11, 1942, in LaPorte. Ken is...
View ArticleSheriff’s office investigating death of man, 57
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 57-year-old man found in his Michigan City apartment on Monday morning, Jan. 19, 2015. Deputies were called to an apartment to...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 20
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 20, 1915 — Thieves have been stealing piecemeal some of the waiting rooms of the Gary & Interurban between Gary and Hammond. Jan. 20, 1965...
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LP Service League seeks kids’ help to set “Pirates!” stage
The LaPorte Service League, which will present its 82nd annual play for area schoolchildren in February, is asking for kids’ help to enhance the set for “Pirates!” Children from the LaPorte area are...
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Watch sculptors create their arctic artworks this Friday
Two young sculptors begin fashioning their masterpiece with a chain saw during WinterFest 2014. (By Bob Wellinski; click to enlarge) Information provided by LaPorte Downtown Director Thaddeus Cutler...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 21
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 21, 1915 — A motor fire truck making a run to a house on E Street skids into a curb and breaks a wheel. Jan. 21, 1965 — Well known Clinton...
View ArticleRobert Erickson, 1953-2015
Mr. Robert J. Erickson, 61, of Michigan City, IN, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at his home. He was born Nov. 25, 1953, in LaPorte to John G. Sr. and Joan R. (McCormick) Erickson. Robert had worked at...
View ArticleBeverly Mosley, 1951-2015
Beverly Louise Mosley, 63, of Michigan City, IN, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Michigan City. She was born Aug. 18, 1951, in LaPorte to Leroy and Catherine (Webb)...
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Joyce Thompson, 1932-2015
Joyce Elaine Thompson, 82, of LaPorte, went to heaven Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Porter Portage Hospital Campus after a short illness. She was born prematurely Aug. 9, 1932, in LaPorte to Clemens S....
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Richard Reed, 1954-2015
Richard E. Reed, 60, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died peacefully at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in his home. He was born April 17, 1954, in Logansport, IN, to Gordan and Sally (Holcomb) Reed. Richard...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions action, Jan. 19, 2015
LaPorte Lions met Jan. 19, 2015, at Best Western Hotel. Vice President Paul Marsh led the Pledge of Allegiance and Sandra Provan offered prayer. Guest speaker Russ Klosinski, president of Rebuilding...
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Does your child prefer quieter movies and freedom to move around? Library has...
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m. for a free “sensory friendly movie” event featuring “The Lego Movie!” At this showing at the LaPorte County Public Library, the room will be...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 22
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 22, 1915 — Funeral home director Ferris Cutler of LaPorte attended lectures and demonstrations in Chicago on scientific embalming and sanitary...
View ArticleBoston hoops teams wrap up their seasons
The Boston 8th-grade boys basketball A team ended its season with a dominating win over Kesling, 43-17, on Wednesday night, Jan. 21, 2015. Boston held Kesling scoreless for the entire 2nd quarter and...
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Footlight to premiere “Consider the Oyster” Feb. 6-8, 12-15
Gene (Jeremiah Souza, seated) argues with his roommate, Eliot (Kevin Mellen) in the Footlight production “Consider the Oyster.” (Photo provided) What makes you love someone? Will your love remain if...
View ArticlePublic invited to complete easy survey about community health needs
Community members in LaPorte and Starke counties are invited to weigh in on what they believe are the community’s most pressing health needs. The simple online survey takes about five to ten minutes...
View ArticleMaple City Lions help with Salvation Army’s Back Packs for Kids program
On Jan. 14, 2015, the Maple City Lions Club helped the LaPorte Salvation Army pack Back Packs for Kids for distribution to children in the LaPorte public school system. This project enables needy kids...
View ArticleHomespun Harmony action, Jan. 15, 2015
The Homespun Harmony Extension Homemaker Club met Jan. 15, 2015, at 6 p.m. at the Extension Office in LaPorte. President Betty Carpenter called the meeting to order and roll call was answered by “A New...
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