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Storms deliver drama, but minimal damage, to LaPorte area
Photos by Mike Kellems (CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE) While some parts southward and westward sustained quite a bit of damage from the series of storms that rumbled through Wednesday night, June 12,...
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Marlene Krcilek, 1936-2013
Mrs. Marlene J. Krcilek, 76, of LaPorte, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 12, 2013, at 9:20 a.m. at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Oct. 19, 1936, in LaPorte to Edward...
View ArticleNuelan “Nute” Rehlander, 1934-2013
Mr. Nuelan “Nute” Rehlander, 78, of Fort Myers, FL, and formerly of LaPorte County, died suddenly Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Gulf Coast Hospital in Fort Myers. He was born Sept. 3, 1934, in Clinton...
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Bernard “Gene” Tarnow, 1931-2013
Cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Bernard Eugene Tarnow, 82, of Mill Creek, IN, was called home to Jesus on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, to be with his best friend and loving wife of 60...
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Bring your old motor oil, batteries, oil paint and more to the fairgrounds...
Don’t trash hazardous materials or pour them down the drain – safely dispose of them for free! The LaPorte County Solid Waste District will hold its next Household Hazardous Waste collection Saturday,...
View ArticleBreakfast, yard sale at Tracy UMC June 29
Tracy United Methodist Church, located on Highway 6 southeast of LaPorte, will host a Country Breakfast & Yard Sale on Saturday, June 29. Breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 a.m.; $7 adults, $4...
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Proprietor of a LaPorte institution is ready to hand over the reins
EDITOR’S NOTE: After 18 years, Mike Sitar, owner/proprietor of Temple News Agency, is ready to hand over the reins of the LaPorte institution to a new entrepreneur. Temple, housed in the century-old...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 14
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 14, 1913 — LaPorte’s new Fox Memorial Park will be dedicated on June 26. June 14, 1963 – Indiana comes face-to-face with a financial crisis...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 15
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 15, 1913 – The new Rumely Hotel at the corner of Michigan and Jefferson avenues will open July 1. June 15, 1963 – Glen Rucker, father of six...
View ArticleHere are Spring 2013 graduates of PNC from the area
Here are LaPorte County area students who graduated from Purdue North Central in Spring 2013 (spellings per university records): Beverly Shores Steven Flerick, Bachelor of Science in Construction...
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Kid artists invited to submit designs for Tour de LaPorte runner awards
The LaPorte Hospital Foundation is seeking art designs from children for the 12th annual Tour de LaPorte half-marathon running awards. The Tour de LaPorte is a two-day event consisting of bicycling,...
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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 ArticleLP County Solid Waste District awarded grants for recycling education
The LaPorte County Solid Waste District has been selected by the national Curbside Value Partnership (CVP) to receive $30,000 in recycling education grants from the new CVP Connect Education Award...
View ArticleVendors may apply now for Aug. 17 Taste of LaPorte
The 2nd annual Taste of LaPorte will return to Chamber Square, 803 Washington St., on Aug. 17 from 3 to 9 p.m. with live entertainment, tastes from local restaurants, a free shuttle between the Taste...
View ArticleTown and Country action, June 13, 2013
Seven members of Town and Country Extension Homemakers met June 13, 2013, at the home of Shirley Reinfurth for a “Melting Pot” dinner. President Adeline Macalka led the Pledge of Allegiance and...
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Susan Heiden, 1942-2013
Susan Jane (Bargholz) Heiden, 71, died peacefully at 4 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2013, in her home after a lengthy illness with cancer. She was born March 8, 1942, in LaPorte to Benno and Helen (Rollins)...
View ArticleGenealogical Society action, June 11, 2013
The LaPorte County Genealogical Society’s annual cemetery tour was held June 11, 2013, at Low Cemetery on Johnson Road. The cemetery is extremely well mowed and maintained, a credit to the township....
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Former Slicer Wayne Pate earns U.S. coaching award
Wayne Pate (courtesy kuathletics.com) For the second consecutive year, former LaPorte Slicer standout athlete Wayne Pate has been named Assistant Coach of the Year for women’s outdoor track by the U.S....
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The Blue and the Gray will meet again at museum June 22, 23
LaPorte County Historical Society Museum photos (click to enlarge) Experience Civil War encampments, battles, entertainment, weaponry and more at the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum’s Civil...
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Eight outdoor artworks to debut in Michigan City June 21
Richard Kiebdaj’s “Two to Tango.” The Michigan City Public Art Committee’s (MAC’s) first public art project, Sculptfusion, will kick off Friday, June 21. Sculptfusion consists of eight outdoor...
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