PNC invites prospective students to April 16 open house
Purdue North Central will host a campus open house on Thursday, April 16, in the Library-Student-Faculty Building for all prospective students and their families. The open house will begin at 5:30 p.m....
View ArticleLaPorte County Habitat for Humanity welcomes new board members, officers
The LaPorte County Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors recently welcomed three new members: Philip Amerson and Diana Singleton of LaPorte, and Jeff Deuitch of Michigan City. They succeed Joy...
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City’s Arbor Day Tree Giveaway is April 18
The LaPorte Tree Commission will hold its annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway on Saturday, April 18, at Kesling Park near the big brown barn adjacent to 18th Street. Distribution of trees to interested...
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Local dog owners advised to have their pooches vaccinated for canine influenza
Although there are no known cases in LaPorte County of the most recent canine influenza outbreak, a LaPorte veterinarian is recommending that dog owners get their pets vaccinated and the LaPorte...
View ArticleMoments in Time, April 10
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 10, 1915 — A physician returning to Westville from LaPorte had a mystifying experience. Traveling at a 20-mile clip on the bend just north of...
View ArticleMoments in Time, April 11
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 11, 1915 — A British liner is the latest victim of Germany’s program of active undersea warfare. April 11, 1965 — Twisters in parts of 17...
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Dancing with the … who? Find out at this mystery fundraiser
A Laguna Beach, CA, native. An English major. A first lady. A dance enthusiast. A glitter queen. A chef to the LaPorte stars. A former sports guy — and let’s just say he LOVED playing cops and robbers...
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Louis Schultz, 1931-2015
Louis Charles Schultz, 83, of Michigan City, IN, died peacefully at 4:50 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2015, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health Hospital in Michigan City. He was born Nov. 26, 1931, in Michigan...
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Welcome, Adeline Grace Sawaya
(Click on photo to enlarge) Adeline Grace Sawaya was born Sunday, April 5, 2015, to Liz and Steven Sawaya of LaPorte. Adeline weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long. Also welcoming...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions action, April 6
LaPorte Lions met April 6, 2015, at Best Western Hotel. Boss Lion Rita Mrozinski welcomed members and guests. Ralph E. Howes led “God Bless America,” the Pledge of Allegiance and Lions songs. Sandra...
View ArticleLaPorte AAUW to meet April 14
The LaPorte Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold its first meeting of 2015 on April 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Beth Le Roy’s. It will be a carry-in dinner. Members will...
View ArticleDining with Diabetes begins April 16 in Hanna
Do you or someone you care about have Type 2 Diabetes? Purdue Extension’s Dining with Diabetes program will help you select and prepare healthy, easy to make, and tasty meals. Bring in your favorite...
View ArticleLP Salvation Army to host blood drive April 25, Tea Time May 2
The LaPorte Salvation Army, 3240 Monroe St., will host a Red Cross blood drive on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Visit redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment; appointments are...
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Pet of the Day: Berry
(Click on photo to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Berry! Shelter staffers’ best guess is that Berry is a Tibetan Spaniel mix, maybe with some...
View ArticleMoments in Time, April 14
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 14, 1915 — In a local divorce complaint, a man says he was beaten up so badly by his wife and one of his sons in 1907 that he was unable to...
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This little triangle holds a whole lot of history
A view of the cabin remnants from the 5th Street side. (Taken April 13) A view from the Eggebrecht Road side. (April 13) Story and cabin photos by Beth Boardman, WNLP (Click on photos to enlarge)...
View ArticleRose Cunningham, 1953-2015
Rose A. (McAlister) Cunningham, 61, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 12, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Oct. 17, 1953, in LaPorte to Henry and Beatrice (Handy) McAlister....
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Pamela Johnson, 1944-2015
Pamela Maris Johnson, 70, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 3:09 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health Hospital in Michigan City, IN. She was born June 23, 1944, in Chicago to...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions Board action, April 13, 2015
The board of LaPorte Lions met April 13, 2015, at Best Western Hotel. Sandra Provan read the minutes of the Feb. 9 board meeting, which were approved. There was no board meeting in March. The financial...
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Pets of the day: kittens!
(Click on photo to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pets of the Day, kittens! It’s the prime time of year for litters of kittens. While that’s great for the...
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