Battered woman reports sexual assault
LaPorte Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault by a woman found injured in the area of Stanley Court and Philadelphia Street on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Police said that at about 4:11...
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Children’s books author Isabel O’Connell will visit Temple News June 8
Isabel O’Connell, author of three books for children, will be at Temple News Agency, 816 Jefferson Ave., LaPorte, at 10 am on Saturday, June 8, as part of Temple’s June “2nd Saturdays!” events....
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 6
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 6, 1913 – Rose T. Weatherford was today granted a divorce from Roy Weatherford on the ground of failure to make ample provision. June 6, 1963...
View ArticleCity of LaPorte offers grants to nonprofit agencies
The City of LaPorte Community Development Block Grant Program is offering grant applications for not-for-profit agencies to request funds for the provision of social services to low- and...
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View ArticleMoments in Time, June 7
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 7, 1913 – Ground will be broken on Monday for the erection of a $30,000 edifice for a Polish parish in LaPorte. June 7, 1963 – A white man was...
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Jaycees’ 4th of July extravaganza less than a month away
2012 photo by Mike Kellems Find your lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and mini flags — the LaPorte Jaycees’ 67th annual 4th of July Celebration is less than a month away! The Jaycees have released their...
View ArticleJohn Berzanskis Sr., 1923-2013
John F. Berzanskis, Sr., 90, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Brentwood Senior Living Center, LaPorte. John was born in Chicago on March 3, 1923, to Jonas and Onna (Tolenitis)...
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Remains found in Michigan City are those of woman missing since 2012
Candi Brown The remains of Candi Brown, Michigan City, who was reported missing by her husband in August 2012, was found in Michigan City on Friday, May 3, 2013, police have revealed. Michigan City...
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Here are upcoming Red Cross blood drives
Here are upcoming Red Cross blood drives in LaPorte County: – Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Salvation Army, 3240 Monroe St., LaPorte. – Monday, June 10, noon to 6 p.m., First Church of God...
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Police say death of retired MC teacher was homicide
Henry Whitten Henry Whitten, 66, a retired Michigan City School teacher, was found dead in his home on Thursday, June 6, 2013, and police say it was a homicide. Michigan City Police were dispatched to...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions action, June 3, 2013
LaPorte Lions met June 3, 2013, at Western Inn. The meeting was called to order by Boss Lion Oscar Ryl-Kuchar. ”God Bless America” and the Pledge of Allegiance were led by Ralph E. Howes and the prayer...
View ArticleGraduate in ’88? Time for your LPHS 25th reunion
The LaPorte High School Class of 1988 will celebrate its 25th reunion on Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Beacon Hills Banquet Center in LaPorte. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with a buffet dinner at 7 p.m. and...
View ArticlePort-a-Pit sale June 8 to benefit Worthy Women
A Nelson-s Port-a-Pit sale benefiting Worthy Women Recovery Home Building Fund will be held Saturday, June 8, in the Kabelin Ace Hardware parking lot on West Ind. 2. Look for the big yellow chicken...
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More details, events announced for 2nd Saturday Cruise Night June 8
Vintage beauties rumble down Lincolnway during a past LaPorte Cruise Night. Photo by Dennis Proud (click to enlarge) More special events and details have been announced for 2nd Saturday Cruise Night...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 8
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 8, 1913 – The LaPorte High School Class of 1913 graduates 181, and the exercises close with a field meet and baseball game. June 8, 1963 –...
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Kathy Jemiolo, 1965-2013
Kathy Sue (Brown) Jemiolo, 48, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly in her sleep Tuesday morning, June, 11, 2013. Kathy was born March 4, 1965, in Toledo, OH, to Richard Sr. and Marian “Tiny” (Drake) Brown....
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Like to play chess or want to learn? This new LaPorte club is for you
“2nd Thursdays Chess at KarMel,” a new club organized by chess aficionado Steve Laue, will debut Thursday, June 13, at KarMel Coffeehouse, southeast corner of Indiana and Maple avenues in LaPorte....
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Need for northside fire station — 1928: site for station questioned!
A LaPorte County Historical Society photo shows the northside fire station circa 1950s-1960s (looking southeast), with an Allis-Chalmers building visible to the left. (Click to enlarge) By Fern Eddy...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 13
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 13, 1913 – The former two-story Henoch building on Main Street in LaPorte will be made into a three-story structure. The first floor will...
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