Babe Ruth results, May 12, 2015
J&J pizza beat Kiwanis, 9-6, on May 12. Josh Conley was the winning pitcher and Noah Bonilla got the save. Jordan Forney and Anthony Hernandez pitched for Kiwanis.
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Pets of the Day: Pookie and her son, Tuffy (plus a sweet adoption photo)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pets of the Day, Pookie and her son, Tuffy! Sure, you can adopt one or the other, but it would be nice if...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 14
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 14, 1915 — The U.S. demands the end of the submarine war. May 14, 1965 — The United Nations Security Council calls for a strict cease-fire in...
View ArticleUPDATE: LP boy, 15, arrested in May 6 stabbing at Stone Lake Beach
LaPorte Police announced May 14, 2015, that they have arrested a 15-year-old LaPorte boy in the stabbing of a man at Stone Lake Beach on May 6. The boy is charged with Battery with a Deadly Weapon, a...
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Marcia Quallich, 1925-2015
Marcia Jean Quallich, 89, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at The Arbors in Michigan City, IN. She was born Aug. 6, 1925, in Hammond, IN, to Edwin and Glada E. (Elliot) Spoerner. She was raised...
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LP’s Mucho Mas, MC’s Panini Panini make Yelp list of Indiana’s top 50...
Courtesy Mucho Mas A LaPorte restaurant and a Michigan City restaurant have proven their places among the Indy big shots in a new restaurant ranking. Yelp released its list of the top 50 restaurants in...
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Robert Griessen, 1927-2015
Robert L. Griessen, 88, of LaPorte, died peacefully Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation, LaPorte. He was born Feb. 18, 1927, in Sedalia, MO, to John and Beulah (Luther)...
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Solid Waste District’s 6-in-1 collection is May 16 at fairgrounds
Another opportunity to clean out your garage. Twice a year, the Solid Waste District of LaPorte County has a 6-in-1 collection of several types of waste at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds, and the first...
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Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy Kellems’ corner of spring splendor
Story and photos by Mike Kellems (Click on photos to enlarge) Let’s face facts … Mother Nature is being cruel to us. When I mowed the lawn Tuesday, May 12, I wore full winter gear except for gloves...
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Pet of the Day: Thor (plus a nice adoption photo)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Thor! A shelter volunteer says, “Thor is a great walking partner; he does not pull on the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 15
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 15, 1915 — The Danish steamer “Martha” is torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by a German submarine. May 15, 1965 — The United States orders a...
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LPHS Prom is May 16; here are queen and king candidates
LPHS Prom king and queen candidates are: Top row, from left: Adam Nelson, Carly Kwiecien, Caroline Boger, Jackson Kubaszyk, Joe Swanson. Second row, from left: Julia Jongkind, Kaitlin Edquist, Katlyn...
View ArticleField gear worth $5,500 stolen from LaPorte U.S. Marine’s truck
Field gear worth more than $5,500 was stolen from the truck of a U.S. Marine who lives in LaPorte on Thursday, May 14, 2015, LaPorte Police said. The victim, 19, told police that his 1997 green Ford...
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Raymond Johnson, 1947-2015
Mr. Raymond Johnson, 68, of Michigan City, IN, and formerly of LaPorte, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Michigan City. He was born Jan. 15, 1947, in LaPorte to George...
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Slicer students join pledge of safety for Prom Night
(Information and photo from LPHS) On prom night, 54% of high school students nationwide have four or more drinks, according to www.safesober.com. To help students understand the importance of their...
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Downtown LaPorte Farmers Market is now open for the season on Saturdays
Here’s a message from Kip Dugan, market manager for the LaPorte Farmers Market sponsored by the LaPorte Urban Enterprise Association. For more information on the market or to be a vendor, call...
View ArticleFree Color Inspiration Workshop at Sherwin Williams May 30
A free Color Inspiration Workshop will take place Saturday, May 30, from 2 to 3 p.m. at LaPorte’s Sherwin Williams store, 1430 E. Lincolnway. Come for an enjoyable afternoon of fun and discovery at...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 16
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 16, 1915 — Within 30 days, LaPorte people can board a Gary & Interurban car on Lincolnway and ride to Sixty-third Street in Chicago and...
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Brian Marvel, 1968-2015
Brian D. Marvel, 47, died Monday, May 4, 2015, at his home. He was born April 23, 1968, in LaPorte to Doug Marvel and Ethel (Owen) Jonas. Brian worked security at Midland Foods in Westville. He loved...
View ArticleMay’s South Central Student of the Month is Riley Shawn
South Central School 7th grader Riley Shawn has been selected Student of the Month for May 2015. Riley is the son of Greg and Jillian Shawn of Wanatah. He was selected by teacher Wendy Walter, who...
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