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August Stinnett, 1953-2015
August Layman Stinnett, 61, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 4:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, in his home. He was born Feb. 1, 1953, in Panther, KY, to James and Ruby (Persell) Stinnett. August worked...
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Carl Thode, 1920-2015
Mr. Carl William Thode, 94, of New Carlisle, IN, and formerly of LaPorte, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at Hamilton Communities, New Carlisle. He was born Feb. 15, 1920, in LaPorte to Carl and Edna...
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UPDATE: Suspect caught Friday morning after Thursday robbery of LP Family...
Jacob Borders LaPorte Police say Jacob Borders, 35, of LaPorte, the suspect in the robbery Thursday of Family Express on Pine Lake Avenue, was taken into custody without incident at about 9 a.m....
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Always wanted to be a ref? Here’s your chance
WNLP photo by Mike Kellems Indiana high schools need sports officials! Learn how to become one at an Officials Recruiting Fair Sunday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. at Merrillville High School. No fees are...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 23
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 23, 1915 — The Baltic Sea is reported to be full of mines. Jan. 23, 1965 — President Johnson is hospitalized for the treatment of a chest cold...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 24
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 24, 1915 — The postmaster says LaPorte’s postal business in 1914 was 250% of that in 1904. Jan. 24, 1965 — Sir Winston Churchill dies. Jan....
View ArticleHelen Ali, 1952-2015
Helen Rosemary Ali, 62, of New Market, MD, died peacefully at 6:23 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born May 13, 1952, in Henning, MN, to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. Helen...
View ArticleKids can join library’s Arctic Winter Reading Program in February
Kids in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join the LaPorte County Public Library’s Arctic Winter Reading Program, which will take place the entire month of February. Stop in at any of the...
View ArticleJoe Brush, 1929-2015
Joe D. Brush, 85, of LaPorte, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at his home. He was born Sept. 9, 1929, in Robinson, IL, to David and Alta (Smith) Brush. Joe performed maintenance for St. John’s Lutheran...
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Meet with your legislators at Third House Session Feb. 6
Citizens will have the opportunity to hear what’s going on at the Statehouse when the Greater LaPorte Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce present an Indiana Third House...
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Victor “Vic” Hockney, 1928-2015
Victor Henry “Vic” Hockney, 86, of Union Mills, IN, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. He was born May 5, 1928, in LaPorte to William Charles and Hattie (Felton) Hockney. Vic was a farmer and a former guard...
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Grand Magic Show is coming to LaPorte Feb. 12
Duane Laflin The LaPorte Community Concert Association will present Duane Laflin and his Grand Magic Show on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. at the LaPorte High School Auditorium. Laflin, assisted by his...
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LPHS Winter Guard takes 1st in 2015 opener
The LaPorte High School Winter Color Guard won the Scholastic A Class at the opening contest of the 2015 season on Jan. 25. The contest, sponsored by the Midwest Color Guard Circuit, was held at...
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In February, the museum is a “Disaster” area (in a historical sort of way)
To augment the “Indiana Disasters” traveling exhibit, La Porte County Historian Fern Eddy Schultz has created an exhibit focusing on “La Porte County Disasters.” Included in it are photos of past...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 26
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 26, 1915 — The legislature in West Virginia votes to allow women in that state to vote. Jan. 26, 1965 — Kermit Horn, manager of the LaPorte...
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Joan Helterbrand Blevins Calahan, 1941-2015
Joan Helterbrand Blevins Calahan, 73, of LaPorte, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at her daughter’s home. She was born March 15, 1941, in LaPorte to Raymond Sr. and Nellie (Stone) Helterbrand. Joan had...
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Scenes from WinterFest 2015; fun continues Jan. 31
It’s called Family Ceramics for a reason. And a few paint smudges just add to the experience. Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) LaPorte’s WinterFest was in full force Jan. 23-25 with...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 27
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 27, 1915 — Women are zealous for the ballot. Indiana suffrage advocates will ask for the right of voting along the lines adopted in the sister...
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Thin ice, thick foam: Hey, that’s a good Brew Fest theme
Like beer? Need an excuse to get out? Here you go: The inaugural Shelf Ice Brew Fest will take place Saturday, Feb. 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. on Michigan City’s Franklin Street between 6th and 8th streets....
View ArticleHere are local organizations’ upcoming breakfasts, dinners
– Tracy United Methodist Church, located on U.S. 6 southeast of LaPorte, will host a country breakfast on Jan. 31 from 7 to 11 a.m. Bacon, scrambled eggs, potatoes, biscuits and sausage gravy, fruit,...
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