Dorothy Shepherd, 1922-2015
Dorothy Dean Shepherd, 93, of LaPorte, died Feb. 15, 2015, at Hamilton Grove Healthcare Center in New Carlisle, IN. She was born Feb. 2, 1922, in South Bend, IN, to Frank and Pearl (Hay) Crawford....
View ArticleHenry Pearce, 1918-2015
Henry R. Pearce, 96, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 7:20 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at Hamilton Grove in New Carlisle, IN. He was born Sept. 6, 1918, in Michigan City, IN, to Henry F. and Elsie...
View ArticleKids ages 5-11 invited to LPHS Wrestling Camp in March
Is your kid interested in trying one of the oldest sports in history? LaPorte Community School students in kindergarten through 5th grade (ages 5-11) are invited to a LaPorte Elementary Wrestling Camp...
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Looking for a new hobby? LaPorte County Amateur Radio Club’s Hamfest is Feb. 28
The LaPorte County Amateur Radio Club (LPCARC) will hold its annual Cabin Fever Hamfest at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is open to everyone, Hams...
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New Prairie School served as emergency shelter for more than 400 stranded...
The packed lot of New Prairie School Saturday night (New Prairie School photo; click to enlarge) Stranded folks make fast friends in the school gym. They were able to get some sustenance from the...
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An update from Rachel Osborn: Goat guts, guardian angels and more
Rachel resides in Goz Beida, Chad (lower right). UNICEF map; click to enlarge EDITOR’S NOTE: Rachel Osborn, a LaPorte native and a 2014 graduate of Michigan State University, left LaPorte in October...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 18
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 18, 1915 — A woman wants $10,000 for the death of her husband, who was struck by a heavy timber in the back at the Haskell-Barker car factory...
View ArticleLibrary temporarily cleared during fight
The LaPorte County Public Library was temporarily cleared Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, after a fight broke out between three teens over a Facebook dispute. LaPorte Police said they were called to the...
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Valentine program at museum rescheduled for Feb. 21
Photo provided Scratched by a blizzard on Feb. 14, the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum’s Valentine program will take place instead on Saturday, Feb. 21, because you can’t cancel love. The...
View ArticleLaPorte, New Prairie schools close early today as winds whip snow
LaPorte and New Prairie schools closed early today, Feb. 18, 2015, because of blowing and drifting snow. While snowfall was minimal as of midday, winds caused major drifting on roads. LaPorte schools...
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Dermody bill to extend enterprise zones passes Indiana House
A bill authored by State Rep. Tom Dermody, R-LaPorte, which would allow towns such as LaPorte to Dermody renew enterprise zones that are set to expire, has passed the Indiana House and now moves to the...
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Alvin “Pete” Luther, 1917-2015
Alvin Paul “Pete” Luther, 98, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace, LaPorte. He was born Feb. 4, 1917, in LaPorte to William and Louise (Kepplin)...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 19
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 19, 1915 — Frank James, younger brother of Jesse James and once a daring bank and train robber, died at age 75. He once acted as a starter at...
View ArticleSalem Heights woman apparently dies of hypothermia in driveway
Officials are suspecting that a Salem Heights woman fell in her driveway, then died in the bitter cold temperatures, Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Diana Smeester, 79, was found dead Thursday...
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David Logan, 1947-2015
David Gregory Logan, 67, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at Franciscan Communities Hospice, Michigan City, IN. He was born May 22, 1947, in LaPorte to Harold and Betty (Tag) Logan. David...
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Former city councilman Tim Stabosz seeks at-large seat
Former LaPorte city councilman Timothy Stabosz is running for an at-large seat on the council in the May 5 Republican primary. Stabosz Stabosz, a lifelong Republican, served as a council member from...
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Cooks, chaos and kids all part of chefs competition March 8
Twelve teams, two cooking challenges, and the taste buds of local fourth graders. Who will win in the end? Get ready for some culinary chaos and lots of fun for the whole family at the first-ever...
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Officials seek whereabouts of alleged heroin dealer
Wright The Fugitive Apprehension Street Team (FAST), a U.S. Marshal’s Task Force. is asking the public’s help in locating Johnny Wright, who is known to have contacts in LaPorte County. Wright is...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 20
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 20, 1915 — Whistles, church bells and car gongs greet the start of the Panama Canal Fair in San Francisco. Feb. 20, 1965 — Ranger 8 scores a...
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LPHS students form Interact Club to follow Rotary’s lead
From left: LaPorte Community Schools Superintendent (and Rotarian) Mark Francesconi, Interact Faculty Advisor Holly Wireman, Interact Vice President Kennedie Anderson, Interact Secretary Anna Kozor,...
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