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William Harrold, 1948-2015
Mr. William B. Harrold, 66, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and formerly of LaPorte, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, in an auto accident in Rolling Prairie, IN. He was born Nov. 11, 1948, in LaPorte to Burton...
View ArticleCheck status of girls basketball regional on Facebook, Twitter
With iffy weather as LaPorte High School prepares to host the girls basketball regional Saturday, Feb. 21, Athletic Director Ed Gilliland has announced ways fans can check on the event’s status. The...
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Robert “Bob” Decker, 1947-2015
Robert “Bob” D. Decker, 67, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago. He was born Sept. 10, 1947, in LaPorte to J. Cecil and Gertrude Decker....
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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...
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Wait — what was that?
Photo by Bob Wellinski Ornithologists will tell you that some robins stay in this area all year ’round. Still, a fleeting glimpse of this springtime friend in the throes of winter can lift the spirit....
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 21
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 21, 1915 — Dr. Charles Loomis of LaPorte is cited to appear in Vevay, Ind., to show cause why he has not paid $350 for the support of his two...
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LPHS Show Choir to celebrate Charlie Brown, Snoopy and all the gang
Happiness is two kinds of ice cream, sharing a secret, or … reliving the fun and innocence of childhood with Charlie Brown and Snoopy! The LaPorte High School Show Choir invites you to enjoy the...
View ArticleParents & Friends will host Hiring Blitz Feb. 24
Parents & Friends Inc. (PAF), an agency dedicated to assisting the developmentally disabled of LaPorte County, is hosting a Hiring Blitz on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the PAF...
View ArticleMC Art League offers spring classes
The Michigan City Art League will start the spring semester of 12 art classes on Tuesday, March 2, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Faith Assembly of God Church preschool building, 1314 S. Woodland, Michigan...
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Diana Smeester, 1935-2015
Diana Smeester, 79, of LaPorte, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at her home. She was born July 12, 1935, in LaPorte to Don and Mary (Przednowek) Lee. Diana was a Stillwell High School graduate. She had...
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Phyllis Marquardt, 1928-2015
Mrs. Phyllis R. Marquardt, 86, of LaPorte, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation in LaPorte. She was born July 10, 1928, in LaPorte to Harry and Bessie (Francis) Peterson....
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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...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 23
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 23, 1915 — A new plant in the former LaPorte Radiator Company building will manufacture collapsible carts for children. Feb. 23, 1965 —...
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LaPorte’s Sue Chlebek is one of five “I am CardioSmart” winners in the nation
Story and photo from American College of Cardiology When she began experiencing shortness of breath during a regular walk with a friend, Sue Chlebek Sue Chlebek ignored it, and even after an Internet...
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City team proves its mettle in John Hancock Center stair climb
From left: Assistant Fire Chief AC Pressler, Mayor Blair Milo, Captain Erik Sabie, Team Member Mary Bugg, Fire Chief Andy Snyder, Firefighter/EMT Zachary Kanney, and Captain Bill Lott. Photos courtesy...
View ArticleCircle of Friendship will meet March 7
Circle of Friendship, a group for adults who are physically challenged, will resume its gatherings after a winter break on Saturday, March 7, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of LaPorte,...
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LaPorte woman loses $600 in IRS phone scam
A LaPorte woman is out $600 after being duped by an IRS phone scam, LaPorte Police report. The victim told police she received a call on Feb. 20, 2015, from a man at “Russ Card Live” who said he was...
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In New Carlisle, chicks dig the Oscars
Oscar party co-founder Val Askew gets the ball rolling as the red carpet coverage airs in the background. Story and photos by Bob Wellinski (click photos to enlarge) It started out nearly a decade ago...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 24
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 24, 1915 — The Charity Circle announces that the visiting nurse made 108 visits in January, of which only 8 were paid calls. Feb. 24, 1965 —...
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New Prairie High School searched after bullet found in classroom
K-9 Apollo stands on his haunches as he checks a locker with Michigan City Police Officer Greg Radiger at New Prairie High School. (Click to enlarge) Photos and information from LaPorte County...
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