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Slicer JV team notches 9th straight win with 6-1 victory over Wolves
Chandler Banic gets down low to grab the throw. Peyton Riehle rounds third. Photos and info from Greg Samuelson and Jack Bransford (Click on photos to enlarge) The Slicer JV baseball team improved its...
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Lois Johnson, 1929-2015
Lois Marie Johnson, 85, of LaPorte, left for her eternal vacation on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. She was born May 20, 1929, in LaPorte to John and Lola (Zimmerman) Reed. Lois attended St. John’s Lutheran...
View ArticleHoly Trinity to host rummage sale April 25
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church will host a rummage sale on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 7396 W. Johnson Rd., Michigan City. The sale will include household items, jewelry,...
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Sobering reminder of prom safety to take place April 24
South Central Community Schools, in conjunction with the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office, will stage a mock car crash at the Union Mills school on Friday, April 24, at 10:30 a.m. This realistic scene...
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Pet of the Day: Monkey
(Click on photo to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Monkey! Monkey is a male, neutered, adult Chihuahua. If you’re interested in adopting...
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Spring has sprung: Wellinski offers beautiful proof
Daffodils surround a tulip to create a palette of color. (Click photos to enlarge) Photographer extraordinaire Bob Wellinski has been known to flop on his belly on someone’s front lawn (to the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, April 22
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 22, 1915 — President Wilson addresses churchmen and recalls the days of his early youth as the son of a Southern Presbyterian clergyman....
View Article2nd sheriff’s Town Hall Meeting is April 28
The Michigan City Police Department will join the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office in hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, April 28. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Emergency Operations...
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… In with the new
It’s natural, and good for history’s sake, to reminisce about a decades-long downtown institution as folks did when the Woolworth’s building came down April 18, 2015 (see story, photos and comments...
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Katherine Easton, 1994-2015
Katherine Scarlett Easton, 20, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and formerly of LaPorte, died Friday, April 17, 2015, at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR. She was born April 25, 1994,...
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Sensory-friendly “Dolphin Tale” to be shown April 26
Liberty Bible Church, 608 Colfax Ave., LaPorte, will show “Dolphin Tale” as a sensory-friendly movie in support of Autism Awareness Month. The free film will air Sunday, April 26, at 1 p.m. Free...
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PNC nursing students will give tips on nutrition, exercise April 27
Purdue North Central nursing students will present a free class on nutrition and exercise April 27 from 6-7 p.m. in the LaPorte County Public Library’s large meeting room, LaPorte. Franciscan St....
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UPDATE: What does the fox say NOW? “Down to 3 name choices — vote now!”
Several weeks back, the LaPorte Park and Recreation Department asked community members to help name this handsome fella, the new parks mascot. Now the name selections have been narrowed down to three:...
View ArticleMoments in Time, April 23
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 23, 1915 — Southerners from LaCrosse invade LaPorte and win the track meet by big odds. April 23, 1965 — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. carries...
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Pets of the Day: must-have meowers
(Click on photos to enlarge) Kitten on left: “Pssst, I hear we have a good chance of finding a forever home.” Kitten on right: “Well then, be quiet and look as cute as possible!” Take one or the...
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LaPorte Crush wins 9U Tournament
(Photo provided; click to enlarge) The LaPorte Crush are 9U Tournament Champions after winning first place in the BPA Baseball Capital Classic held April 18-19 at Kesling Park in LaPorte.
View ArticleFirst-time Home Buyer Workshop is April 25
In the market for a house? Pick up some tips at a First Time Home Buyer Workshop on Saturday, April 25, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the LaPorte County Public Library’s small meeting room. Learn more about...
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Pet of the Day: Jaz (plus some joyful adoption photos)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Jaz! This young girl is a German shepherd mix, obviously eager to find the perfect friend...
View ArticleMoments in Time, April 24
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 24, 1915 — LaCrosse, Westville, Wanatah and Kingsbury were the winners in the oratorical contest sponsored by the county’s high schools....
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View LaPorte schools students’ artworks May 1
“Platypus,” a sculpture by student Ernesto Sandoval, will be among artwork on display. (Photo provided; click to enlarge) Come and view some amazing artworks by talented LaPorte Community Schools...
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