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Come and help build the library’s new 3D printer March 16-17
A 3D printer image. Want to build a 3D printer and learn about the amazing things it can produce? Come and help build the LaPorte County Public Library’s new 3D Printrbot Simple Metal 3D Printer on...
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Deadline is March 27 to apply for LP Hospital, Foundation and Auxiliary...
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...
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Celebrate the Civic’s 85th birthday March 19
A photo of the LaPorte Civic Auditorium under construction. Larson-Danielson Construction Co. of LaPorte built it. (Click to enlarge) The Civic is packed to the rafters during the Nov. 11, 1938,...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 14
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 14, 1915 — The county commissioners vote for a subway to be built under the road west of the buildings of the LaPorte County Farm so that...
View ArticleLaPorte County man hurt when tree falls on him
A LaPorte County man suffered a severe leg injury when a tree he was cutting fell on him in the 8300 North block of County Road 600 West on Saturday, March 14, 2015. LaPorte County sheriff’s deputies,...
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Marcie Schlabaugh, 1970-2015
Marcie A. Schlabaugh, 44, of Elkhart, IN, and formerly of LaPorte, died Thursday, March 12, 2015, at IU Hospital Indianapolis after an extended illness. She was born Sept. 28, 1970, in LaPorte to...
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Gilbert “Joe” Gilchrist Jr., 1949-2015
Gilbert Joseph “Joe” Gilchrist Jr., 65, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died peacefully at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, March 15, 2015, in his home after a two-month battle with leukemia. He was born Oct. 19, 1949, in...
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Sandra Underwood, 1958-2015
Sandra Lea Underwood, 56, of Michigan City, IN, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 13, 2015, at home. She was born July 6, 1958, in Michigan City to Eugene R. Sr. and Juanita A. (Welch) Chambers....
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Mosey down memory lane at the museum’s Maple City Four exhibit
Cowboy star Gene Autry plugs his ears as the Maple City Four sing in this publicity still from the movie, “Git Along Little Dogies.” (Photo provided) The quartet’s name up in lights at the State Lake...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 16
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 16, 1915 — LaPorte has only a few dope fiends, so the anti-dope law is not to be a problem here. March 16, 1965 — Virgil T. Grissom and John...
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Faith, family, football
Julie West-Schroeder holds a photo of her son, Jake West, as she is surrounded by (back row) Slicer Matt Otwinowski (holding state runner-up trophy), Slicer Assistant Coach Rob Schellinger, former...
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Register your LP high school or middle school child for a free heart screen...
A message from Julie West-Schroeder and the Play for Jake Foundation: Please take the time to protect your child by registering for a FREE heart screen. The upcoming Play for Jake heart screens are...
View ArticleLPHS Winter Guard a finalist at WGI MidEast Championship
The LaPorte High School Winter Color Guard advanced to the finals and placed 9th at the Scholastic A Class Championship Finals competition at the Winter Guard International MidEast Regional...
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James Tarnow, 1950-2015
James L. Tarnow, 64, of Porter, IN, and formerly of LaPorte, died Saturday, March 14, 2015. He was born Sept. 26, 1950, to Raymond and Margaret (Ritt) Tarnow. James retired from Indiana Dunes National...
View ArticleHannaFest 2015 seeks crafters, food vendors, flea marketers and artists
The annual HannaFest is seeking vendors to sell their arts, crafts, and food items in the park on Aug. 8 in the town of Hanna. Booths in the park are approximately 12×12 and are just $10 (electricity...
View ArticleLaPorte Police announce results of Feb. 10–21 seat belt enforcement
Between Feb. 10–21, 2015, the LaPorte Police Department ran 48 hours of Operation Pull Over-funded seat belt patrols. During these patrols, officers wrote a total of 71 citations and 66 warnings. Of...
View ArticleWBA’s Hall of Fame tourney is March 22
The LaPorte USBC Women’s Bowling Association is holding its Hall of Fame 9pin no-tap tournament on Sunday, March 22, at Thunderbird Lanes, LaPorte. Bowling will start at noon. Cost is $20. This is a...
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Beautify your yard with trees, plants from Soil and Water Conservation District
Orders are being accepted through March 31 in the LaPorte County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual tree and native plant sale. Many types of trees and plants are available for reasonable...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 17
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 17, 1915 — LaPorte’s style show next week will attract thousands of visitors. The stores will be exceedingly attractive. March 17, 1965 —...
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Sunsets don’t get much better than Monday’s
Carl Galloway took this photo Monday evening near the LaPorte airport. (Click photos to enlarge) Enhanced by the time of year as the weather starts to break, there’s nothing like a stunning...
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