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Kathryn Hoeppner, 1929-2015
Kathryn I. Hoeppner, 85, of LaPorte, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at her home. She was born Aug. 25, 1929, in Wanatah, IN, to Edward A. and Anna M. (Stolte) Keehn. Kathryn was a member of St. John’s...
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Craig Pritz, 1969-2014
Craig Richard Pritz, 45, of Virginia Beach, VA, and formerly of LaPorte, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, following a brief illness. He was born Feb. 19, 1969, in LaPorte to Richard E. and Sharon L....
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Charles “Chuck” Hoff, 1938-2015
Charles “Chuck” Hoff, 76, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 12 noon Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaPorte. He was born Nov. 7, 1938, in LaPorte to Alex and Marie (Garnier) Hoff. Chuck...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 31
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 31, 1915 — LaPorte is a city of many conventions. Plumbers, fraters, insurance men, and drug men will taste the hospitality of LaPorte and...
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Milo makes it official; files for 2nd term as mayor
Mayor Blair Milo signs candidacy papers Jan. 28 at the LaPorte County Clerk’s Office. (Photo and info from mayor’s office) While Mayor Blair Milo announced her candidacy for a 2nd term as LaPorte’s...
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81 years and counting: LaPorte Service League to present play for area school...
A Service League Pirate poses with a young fan who was kind enough to lend her treasured teddy for the set. (Service League photo) Imagine the scores of local kids of all ages who have treasured...
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And so “It” begins …
Mike Kellems sent this photo at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, with the caption: “Just as the Slicers finished their basketball game, ‘It’ began.” With all due respect to Addams Family fans,...
View ArticleTerra Verde Garden Club issues open invitation to its Feb. 9 meeting
On Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2015, the Terra Verde Garden Club will meet at Brentwood Center in LaPorte, 2002 Andrew Ave., at 6:30 p.m. Club members cordially invite those interested in attending or becoming...
View ArticleMarovich opens two insurance offices in LaPorte, Lafayette
Jerry Vollmer, CEO of Voldico Insurance, has announced the opening of two new locations: the Marovich Agency in LaPorte, owned and operated by Steve Marovich; and a second Marovich Agency in Lafayette,...
View ArticleSubmit nominations through March 2 for Ned Kalb Community Leadership Award
Nominations for the 4th annual Ned E. Kalb Community Leadership Award are being accepted through March 2, 2015. Kalb was a true leader in LaPorte County for many years. He died on Nov. 19, 2011, and a...
View ArticleLearn about local Prohibition history at historical society meeting Feb. 17
The La Porte County Historical Society Inc. will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17 (weather permitting) at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., La Porte. William...
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Recycling collection delayed 1 day all week due to weather
Recycling collections for this week are being pushed back one day due to excessive snow and icy conditions, the LaPorte County Solid Waste District announced Sunday night, Feb. 1. This means Michigan...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 2
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 2, 1915 — Water 8 inches above flood stage is expected in the Ohio River at Pittsburgh by midnight. Feb. 2, 1965 — It’s 12 below and the...
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Need a ride? Starting Feb. 2, new Transit Triangle bus service will make...
Transit Triangle, LaPorte County’s new commuter bus service, will launch Feb. 2, 2015, to transport passengers to various stops in LaPorte, Michigan City and Purdue North Central in Westville....
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LP Hospital, Foundation and Auxiliary offer annual scholarships to health...
Since 1983, LaPorte Hospital, the LaPorte Hospital Foundation and the LaPorte Hospital Auxiliary have sponsored scholarships and awards/loans to students pursuing health care careers. Through the...
View ArticleLP Savings Bank receives 5-star rating
LaPorte Savings Bank has earned BauerFinancial’s 5-Star Superior rating for strength and security, “proof positive that you don’t have to be the biggest to be the best,” according to a press release....
View ArticlePublic invited to learn more about heart health at Feb. 6 event
The public is invited to “Save your Life — Start Tonight,” a heart disease awareness and prevention event presented by IU Health LaPorte Hospital, on Friday, Feb. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Best Western,...
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LP, Starke hospitals have new chief financial officer, chief nursing officer
Two men have been named the new chief financial officer and the new chief nursing officer for both LaPorte and Starke IU Health hospitals. Kevin Higdon — Kevin Higdon, new CFO, was formerly vice...
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The calm (and fun and beauty) after the storm
Interference! As much as we Hoosiers love our hoops, this rim was touched only by Mother Nature over the weekend. Photo by Mike Kellems Photos by Mike Kellems, May Moore and Jamie Budak (Click on...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 3
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 3, 1915 — The Interlaken School grounds are to be made into an amusement park in LaPorte with a roller coaster, merry-go-round and dance hall....
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