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All library branches closed May 5-7 for software installation
Photo by Mike Sitar All LaPorte County Public Library locations will be closed May 5-7 while new software is installed to better serve patrons. Online accounts will also not be accessible during this...
View ArticleLeague of Women Voters to host program on stormwater May 12
The League of Women Voters of LaPorte County will present special guest Krista Grimm, from the LWV Stormwater Education Project, at Lunch with the League on Tuesday, May 12, from noon to 1 p.m. at Mama...
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Register now for 8th annual Kent’s Run May 23
The 8th annual Kent’s Run 5K will take place Saturday, May 23, at Boone Grove Elementary/Middle School in Valparaiso. Kent’s Run 5K run and walk was established in memory of Kent Ribordy, who attended...
View ArticleAAUW invites public to May 12 program about historic LaPorte houses
If you have ever driven around LaPorte, you may have noticed some of its old and unique structures. The LaPorte Branch of The American Association of University Women, in conjunction with the LaPorte...
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Milo sails to victory in 3-way GOP primary race for mayor; so far unopposed...
Three of the victorious LaPorte GOP candidates: Karyl Machek (city council), Teresa Ludlow (clerk-treasurer) and Blair Milo (mayor). Milo photo; click to enlarge LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo easily cleared...
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Virginia “Jean” Burek, 1924-2015
Virginia Jeanette “Jean” Burek, 90, of LaPorte, died Monday, May 4, 2015. She was born Dec. 8, 1924, in LaPorte to Fred and Emily (Stayback) Schroff. Jean was a farm wife and co-owner of Burek Farms....
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 6
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 6, 1915 — A train of 50 cars, each loaded with $2,500 of products from the various Rumely factories, will leave Chicago for Texas. May 6, 1965...
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Pet of the Day: Gladys (plus a happy adoption photo)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Gladys! Gladys is a female, spayed, adult domestic shorthair. If you’re interested in...
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Rebuilding Together’s first Build Day in LP, MC is May 9
Rebuilding Together LaPorte County’s first Build Day will be held Saturday, May 9, when four homes in LaPorte and two in Michigan City will be worked on by almost 100 area volunteers. From roofing to...
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Robert Erickson, 1953-2015
Robert J. Erickson, 61, of Michigan City, IN, died peacefully on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at his home. He was born Nov. 25, 1953, in LaPorte to John G. Sr. and Joan R. Erickson. Robert was employed with...
View ArticleRonald Cleaver, 1934-2015
Mr. Ronald Cleaver, 80, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City, IN. Ronald is with God after a short illness. He was born May 15, 1934, in Vicksburg,...
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Alfred Harness Jr., 1926-2015
Alfred Harness Jr., 88, of Kingsford Heights, IN, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born May 17, 1926, in LaPorte County to Alfred and Adeline (Shults) Harness. Alfred...
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Here we go again: Spot any gators this weekend?
This humorous reference to Pine Lake’s famous summer resident in 2009 was briefly posted at the Ski Beach for about a week before park personnel took it down. (Photo by Beth Boardman) Do we once...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 7
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 7, 1915 — A three-legged chicken was born on the “ranch” at 102 Kingsbury Avenue in LaPorte. May 7, 1965 — Tornadoes claim 13 lives in...
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Pet of the Day: Kita
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Kita! One of the shelter’s strengths is persevering when, occasionally, an adoption...
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Irwins to move on to their next mission, leave LaPorte Salvation Army
LaPorte Salvation Army Envoys Greg and Bethany Irwin issued this message to the community May 6, 2015: “To our dear friends, neighbors, and fellow laborers of the great community of LaPorte, “We have...
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Find your groove at the LPHS Jazz Bands’ 26th JazzFest May 8
The LaPorte High School Jazz Bands will present their 26th annual JazzFest on Friday, May 8, at 7 p.m. in the LaPorte High School Auditorium. The public is invited; admission is $10 for adults and $7...
View ArticleString of air conditioner/copper tubing thefts continues
A rash of air conditioner and copper tubing thefts continues in the LaPorte area, mainly on the east side. Two businesses and a church, all on Boyd Boulevard, were the sites of thefts reported this...
View ArticleMock drill turns into the real thing when bomb threat received at IU Health...
IU Health LaPorte issued this press release Thursday afternoon, May 7, 2015: “While IU Health LaPorte Hospital was preparing to launch a District 1 Emergency Management Functional Exercise (drill) on...
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Slicer JV dominates, 11-1, over Merrillville
Slicer Nolan Lorenz scores a run. Story by Jack Bransford, photos by Greg Samuelson (click photos to enlarge) The Slicer JV baseball team mercy-ruled the Merrillville Pirates at Clarke Park on...
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