Moments in Time, May 20
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 20, 1915 — The Bluffside resort at Pine Lake will open for the season under manager Harry Rising. May 20, 1965 — Timothy Hollingsworth, a...
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Frontline Foundations heroin treatment center set to open this month
Pictured outside Frontline Foundations, 605 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, are Derek Frazier, Frontline development director; Maggi Spartz, president of Unity Foundation of LaPorte County; Amber...
View ArticleThird smash-and-grab burglary occurs in LaPorte
Radio Shack, 311 J St., became the third LaPorte business to be struck by a smash-and-grab burglary. The crime occurred Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at about 2 a.m. when someone smashed the front window...
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Frank “Tyke” Vernallis, 1965-2015
Frank Peter “Tyke” Vernallis 49, of LaPorte, died Sunday, May 17, 2015. He was born Nov. 10, 1965, in Valparaiso, IN, to Frank and Sonia (Maczuzak) Vernallis. Frank was a longshoreman for many years....
View ArticleLPHS Class of 1965 50-year reunion is July 18
The LaPorte High School Class of 1965 50-year reunion will be held July 18, 2015, at Best Western Conference Center, LaPorte. For information, contact George Harris at gharris100@comcast.net or Mike...
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Jake Payne receives Neil Thompson memorial scholarship
U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly, Jake Payne and LaPorte County Sheriff’s Captain Mike Kellems. (Photo by Bob Wellinski; click to enlarge) Information from LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office For many years, the...
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2nd annual Swanson center arts & crafts show is June 6
A scene from last year’s show. (Photo provided) The 2nd annual arts & crafts show to benefit the Swanson Activity Center for Older Adults will be held in the center’s parking lot, 910 State St., on...
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Even empty can be beautiful: Here are historical society’s 2015 photo contest...
1st place: Building F-1-8 at the former Kingsbury Ordnance Plant by John Cruz 2nd place: The former Roberts & Schaeffer grain elevator on Ind. 12 by Joan Dittman 3rd place: former Bernacchi...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 21
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 21, 1915 — International volunteer workers in Geneva, Switzerland, look to the welfare of prisoners in warring countries. May 21, 1965 —...
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Pet of the Day: Jade (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, Jade! This beautiful girl is a domestic longhair. If you’re interested in adopting Jade or...
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(Update: ADOPTED!) Pet of the Day: Capone
(Click on photos to enlarge) Look at those faces. Big boy Capone is obviously in loving hands as he went to his new home May 21. Capone was featured as WNLP’s and the LaPorte County Small Animal...
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(Update: ADOPTED!) Pet of the Day: Charmaine
(Click on photos to enlarge) Smiles all around May 21 as Pet of the Day Charmaine, who was featured on May 4, went home with her new family! Charmaine, 6 months old, is “just a gem,” shelter...
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Bertha Schoof, 1922-2015
Bertha L. Schoof, 92, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She was born Nov. 9, 1922, in LaPorte to Wilbur and Dora (Felton) Huge. Bertha was a graduate of Rolling Prairie High School, a member of...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 22
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 22, 1915 — An anti-auto-thief club is planned in LaPorte. May 22, 1965 — A nuclear expert predicts several mighty test blasts by Red China. May...
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LaPorte’s Memorial Day ceremony is Monday
“Under the radar” each year, volunteers place American flags at the graves of local deceased veterans. Here an American Legion member does just that in St. Joseph Cemetery a few days ago. (Photo by Bob...
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Geraldine McGee, 1931-2015
Geraldine J. McGee, 83, of Fish Lake, IN, died Thursday, May 14, 2015. She was born June 3, 1931, in Michigan City, IN, to Clyde Alton Virge and Zoa Alice (Murray) Weber. Geraldine was a wonderful...
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Fred Utroske, savior of many a LaPorte treasure, is Historian of the Year
Fred W. Utroske (left) received the La Porte County Historical Society’s Historian of the Year Award at the May 19 meeting of the society. Presenting the award was Dr. Peter C. Kesling (right). Fred...
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Local McDonald’s restaurants raise $1,000 for Youth Service Bureau
Sam Lubeznik (right), owner/operator of the six McDonald’s restaurants in LaPorte County, presents a check for $1,000 to Steve Bernth, executive director of Youth Service Bureau Big Brothers Big...
View ArticleStabosz: Thank you and I look forward to the general election
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank those who supported me in my race for LaPorte City Council At Large in the May 5, 2015, primary. I am grateful for the opportunity to go on to the general...
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Lifeguards on duty at Stone Lake Beach Memorial Day weekend, then from June...
Park department photo The LaPorte Park and Recreation Department will provide lifeguards this Memorial Day weekend at Stone Lake Beach, staffing the swimming area near the beach house from 10:30 a.m.-4...
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