LaPorte Lions action May 4, 2015, and LaPorte Lions Board action May 11, 2015
LaPorte Lions met May 4 at Best Western Hotel. Boss Lion Rita Mrozinski asked Ralph E. Howes to lead “God Bless America,” the Pledge of Allegiance and Lions songs. Sandra Provan offered prayer. Paul...
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Franklin Hall, 1933-2015
Mr. Franklin D. Hall, 82, of LaPorte, died Thursday, May 14, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Feb. 26, 1933, in Winamac, IN, to Edward and Doris (Rigleman) Hall. Franklin was a retired...
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J. Willard Simcox, 1915-2015
J. Willard Simcox, 99, of LaPorte, went to be with the Lord at 7:45 a.m. May 16, 2015, one week short of his 100th birthday. He was born May 23, 1915, in LaPorte to Rose Catherine (Cox) Simcox and...
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Aaaaaannndd they’re off! LPHS Prom’s rocks Kentucky Derby theme
Prom King and Queen Tyler Littlejohn and Zoe Potter. Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) LaPorte High School promgoers were off to the races Saturday, May 16, 2015, with the festive...
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Go home with a green thumb and more after May 28 event on hospital lawn
Submitted by IU Health LaPorte Hospital Even if you’ve never picked up a trowel, the “Can You Dig It? Community Gardening Event” is for you. Hosted by the Wellness Outreach Department of IU Health...
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Crumbling sidewalk? Go halfsies with the city and get it fixed
Apply by May 29 for the City of LaPorte’s 50/50 Owner-Occupied Residential Sidewalk Program. In this program, the city will contract with a company to replace your sidewalk and/or curb with a...
View ArticleDorothy Padlo, 1928-2015
Dorothy J. Padlo, 87, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died peacefully at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Life Care Center, Michigan City, IN. She was born Jan. 9, 1928. A memorial service celebrating her...
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LaPorte Farmers Market is now open; here are scenes from May 16 opening day
Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) Fruits. Vegetables. Flowers. Cheese. Candles. Baked goodies. Eggs. Candy. And lots of smiles. The LaPorte Farmers Market is now open every...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 18
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 18, 1915 — England calls for another army of 300,000 recruits. May 18, 1965 — The U.S. is resuming Vietnam air strikes. May 18, 1990 — First...
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Pet of the Day: Mike
(Click on photos to enlarge) Just try to resist that face: WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Mike! Mike is a male terrier mix looking for his perfect...
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UPDATE: LP man dies in 2-car crash possibly caused by road rage
Edwards’ car (LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office photo) Road rage might have led to a two-car crash that killed Michael Edwards, 38, of LaPorte, on Sunday night, May 17, 2015, near Union Mills. According...
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Celebration of life for Jean Chlupacek is May 23
A celebration of life for Jean Chlupacek will be held Saturday, May 23, 2015, at noon at the LaPorte VFW, 181 McClung Rd. Jean, 75, died March 24, 2015, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. She was born...
View ArticleJohn Clingler, 1939-2015
John W. Clingler, 75, of Union Mills, IN, and formerly of Valparaiso, IN, died Monday, May 18, 2015. He was born Sept. 30, 1939, in Hebron, IN, to Willis and Matilda (Garvey) Clingler. John graduated...
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Not your ordinary movie night as the library presents interactive...
Come in person or follow on Twitter — either way, the LaPorte County Public Library’s presentation of the classic 1980s movie “Ghostbusters” will deliver plenty of fun. This interactive event will be...
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Pet of the Day: Emma (plus a happy adoption photo, times 2)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Emma! Emma is a domestic shorthair with some fun markings on her forehead. If you’re...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 19
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 19, 1915 — Italy is about to enter the war as an Ally of the Allies. May 19, 1965 — North Vietnam targets are bombed by U.S. Navy planes. May...
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Betty Watson, 1942-2015
Mrs. Betty A. Watson, 72, of LaPorte, died Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation in LaPorte. She was born July 22, 1942, in Rossville, Georgia, to Franklin and Betty (Harris)...
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Gertrude White, 1937-2015
Gertrude A. White, 77, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 6 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, in her home. She was born at home on Nov. 24, 1937, in Seymour, Iowa, to Everett and Wynema (Norman) Liggett. Gertrude...
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Sheriff’s captain hurt in pursuit incident
A Dodge Ram is shown after rolling into a sheriff’s vehicle on East Lincolnway Tuesday, May 19. (Sheriff’s office photo; click to enlarge) LaPorte County Sheriff’s Captain Dave Pflughaupt sustained a...
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Pet of the Day: Henry
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Henry! This sweet-faced boy is a beagle. If you’re interested in adopting Henry or any...
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