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Pet of the Day: Capone
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Capone! This handsome young fella is a boxer mix. If you’re interested in adopting Capone...
View ArticleKmart front windows broken, jewelry stolen
Someone shattered two front windows at the LaPorte Kmart, entered the store and took an undetermined amount of jewelry, according to LaPorte Police. The theft occurred at about 2:47 a.m. Sunday, May...
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Shirley Maerz, 1931-2015
Shirley Frances Maerz, 84, of New Buffalo, MI, and formerly of Michigan City, IN, died peacefully at 12 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City. She was born...
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Pet of the Day: Figaro (plus a sweet adoption photo)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Figaro! This lovely lady is a domestic shorthair calico. If you’re interested in adopting...
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Allen “Al” Kramer, 1934-2015
Allen Richard Kramer, 80, of LaPorte, died Sunday, May 10, 2015. Al was born Sept. 25, 1934, in LaPorte to Leo and Isabelle (Eckstein) Kramer. After serving in the United States Army as a paratrooper...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 12
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 12, 1915 — Nearly a thousand men are working at LaPorte’s Rumely plant. May 12, 1965 — Rev. Charles D. Ross, Union Mills, will assume his new...
View ArticlePeople to People 50th anniversary luncheon is May 17
The LaPorte Chapter of People to People International will hold its 50th celebration buffet luncheon on Sunday, May 17, at 12:30 p.m. at Portofino Grill, 3233 N. Ind. 39. Cost is $17 per person. The...
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Wagon train creates many smiles along the trail
Photos by Bob Wellinski (click to enlarge) The only one missing was Ward Bond. (Youngsters, Google his name.) Members of the LaPorte County Draft Horse Association hitched up and saddled up to form a...
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Matthew Bartels, Joseph Tomal are LPHS valedictorian, salutatorian
Information from LPHS Matthew Bartels LaPorte High School Principal Ben Tonagel is proud to announce the names of the valedictorian and salutatorian from the Class of 2015. Valedictorian Matthew...
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Local memorial service for Craig Pritz is May 15
A local Celebration Of Life Service for Craig Richard Pritz will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, LaPorte, on Friday, May 15, 2015, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dennis Meyer officiating. Craig, 45, of...
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Ronald Johnston, 1958-2015
Ronald C. Johnston, 56, of Westville, IN, died Monday, May 11, 2015, at University of Chicago Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 25, 1958, in East Chicago, IN, to Jimmy Johnston and...
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Lucille Boes, 1948-2015
Lucille M. Boes, 66, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015, in her home. She was born Dec. 13, 1948, in South Bend, IN, to A.F. “Mike” and Beverly (Beckner) Petrie. Lucille was a...
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Welcome, Daniel Thomas Brath
(Click on photo to enlarge) Joseph and Natalie Brath of Maple Grove, MN, are the proud parents of a baby boy, Daniel Thomas Brath. He was born April 30, 2015, at 1:29 p.m. at Maple Grove Hospital. He...
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Pet of the Day: Minnie
(Click on photo to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Minnie! This cutie is a female terrier mix. If you’re interested in adopting Minnie or any...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 13
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 13, 1915 — The New York Central railroad line may again be known as the Lake Shore. May 13, 1965 — Forty-two hogs are killed and more roam the...
View ArticleGathering in memory of Loretta Levandoski is May 16
A gathering of friends and family in memory of Loretta A. Levandoski will be held Saturday, May 16, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, when burial of ashes will take place. Loretta, 58, of...
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Happy update: Both Bunny and Roxy rescued!
Bunny and her rescue representatives Roxy and her new family (Click on photos to enlarge) Roxy and Bunny were two of the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter’s longest canine residents — until this...
View ArticleTwo “smash and grab” burglaries this week at LP businesses
Two LaPorte businesses have now been the sites of “smash and grab” burglaries this week. Between midnight and 1:10 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, someone shattered the front window of Miller’s TV Sales...
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Own a historic home in LaPorte? Learn more about historic preservation at May...
People Engaged in Preservation (PEP), LaPorte’s not-for-profit historic preservation group, will host an event to inform homeowners on current historic preservation topics on Saturday, May 16, at 9...
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LP Municipal Airport offers Aviation Camp for youths June 17-19
Is your son’s or daughter’s head in the clouds? Help them take advantage of that interest by enrolling them in the LaPorte Municipal Airport’s Aviation Camp for youths. The camp will take place...
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