LPHS to host 7th Dr. Mueller Baseball Classic April 10-11
LaPorte High School will host the 7th annual Dr. Edwin Mueller Baseball Classic on Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, at Schreiber Field. The schedule is: Friday 5 p.m., Lakeshore vs. Elkhart Memorial...
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LaPorte quartet that went Hollywood to be featured in April 11 program
Information and photo from La Porte County Historical Society (Click photo to enlarge) It’s time credit was given to The Maple City Four – they’re the ones who really put LaPorte, Indiana, on the map....
View ArticleMoments in Time, April 7
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 7, 1915 — Plans for improving the macadam (stone) road from the Summit to Michigan City are moving forward. April 7, 1965 — The sheriff...
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Pet of the Day: Clark
WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Clark! Clark is a male, neutered bulldog mix. He is a real ham for the camera! If you’re interested in adopting Clark...
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Lincoln’s final journey passed through LP County 150 years ago; hear more...
President Lincoln (Fritz Klein) converses with a young fan. Photos and info from www.michigancitylaporte.com To mark the 150th anniversary of the arrival of President Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train...
View ArticlePolice talk man out of jumping from overpass
The northbound lanes of the Pine Lake Avenue overpass were closed a time on Friday, April 3, 2015, as police talked a man down from jumping off the overpass. LaPorte City Police said the 50-year-old...
View ArticleMaggie Campbell, 1932-2015
Maggie Campbell, 82, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 4:35 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2015, in her home. She was born Dec. 9, 1932, in Jackson, KY, to Cornelius and Charity Neace. Maggie had worked as a cook...
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Grace Eileen Schumaker, 1922-2015
Grace Eileen Schumaker, 93, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 11:05 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2015, at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace in LaPorte. She was born March 12, 1922, in Greenville, IL, to...
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Pet of the Day: Bunny
(Click photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Bunny! The shelter staff says: “Bunny is a grand old gal. She is looking for that special...
View ArticleMoments in Time, April 8
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 8, 1915 — Greetings are extended to Clifford W. Petitt, new secretary of the LaPorte YMCA, who came here from Lafayette. April 8, 1965 — The...
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Rachel Osborn: My last official post from Chad
EDITOR’S NOTE: Rachel Osborn, a LaPorte native and a 2014 graduate of Michigan State University, left LaPorte in October 2014 to serve as a missionary in Chad, north central Africa, for six months. The...
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Monroe Street lane to be closed April 8-29 as Woolworth building comes down
LaPorte Police advise that the northbound lane of Monroe Street in the 700 block will be closed from April 8-29 during the day. The former Woolworth building at the corner of Monroe and Lincolnway is...
View ArticleTammy Caufield, 1972-2015
Tammy M. Caufield, 42, of LaPorte, died Monday, April 6, 2015, at her home. She was born Oct. 10, 1972, in LaPorte to Albert Sanchez Jr. and Janyce (Ridley) Sanchez. She is survived by her mother,...
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John Graber Jr., 1959-2015
John R. Graber Jr., 56, of LaPorte, died Monday, April 6, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, IN. He was born Jan. 26, 1959, in Elkhart, IN, to John R. and Ruth (Cripe) Graber. John graduated...
View ArticlePamela Brewer, 1958-2015
Pamela A. Brewer, 56, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital in La Porte. She was born July 25, 1958. Cremation will take place. Lakeview...
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Pet of the Day: Chett
(Click photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Chett! Chett is a domestic shorthair, neutered. He loves to snuggle! If you’re interested in...
View ArticleMoments in Time, April 9
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 9, 1915 — Trolley companies fear the “jitney” bus, or five-cent cab, which is gaining popularity, especially in the middle west. April 9,...
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Come enjoy the LP County Symphony, Purdue Glee Club and Magic Baton contest...
Members of the Purdue Glee Club. (Photo provided; click to enlarge) Enjoy the Purdue Varsity Glee Club and the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium on Saturday, April 18,...
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Romanel Biberstine, 1925-2015
Romanel R. Biberstine, 90, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Settlers Place in LaPorte. She was born Romanel Ruth Reid on Feb. 8, 1925, in Redkey, IN, to Chauncey Kenneth “CK” Reid and...
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Ruth Howell, 1929-2015
Ruth Ann Howell, 85, of Mill Creek, IN, died Thursday, April 9, 2015, at home. She was born Sept. 8, 1929, in LaPorte to William and Grace (Sharp) Evenburg. Ruth and her husband were farmers; she loved...
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