Moments in Time, May 27
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 27, 1915 — Russia wants 40,000 new freight cars. The local firms Western Steel Car and Frame Company and Pullman Company are two of the...
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Slicers, 23-6 on season, head to sectional action
Slicers team manager Joe Swanson scores a run on a hit by Adam Nelson. Coach Scott Upp put Swanson, a senior, in the game as a pinch runner at 3rd base. Upp wanted to show his appreciation for...
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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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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...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 28
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 28, 1915 — More than half of the population of the world is at war since Italy joined the great European conflict. May 28, 1965 — Michigan City...
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Pet of the Day: Peeco (plus a happy donation photo)
(Click on photos to enlarge) Just look at those big blue eyes and that little pink tongue. WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Peeco! This regal-looking...
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Wellinski witnesses start of wicked Texas weather
Photo by Bob Wellinski (click to enlarge) Now we know Wellinski’s secret: He doesn’t find dramatic photo ops. They find him. Bob was in San Antonio, TX, late last week to attend his daughter Julia’s...
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Slicers advance in sectional — and oh, yeah — give Upp his 400th career victory
Coach Upp (center) is flanked by his team after his 400th career win. Story and photos by Mike Kellems (Click on photos to enlarge) What’s in a number? Many people look at the number 13 as being...
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Gerald Komp, 1928-2015
Gerald L. Komp, 87, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in his home. He was born March 11, 1928, in Appleton, WI, to Leo and Erma (Roehl) Komp. Gerald was a member of First...
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Coachman Antique Mall plans renovation
Photo provided Coachman Antique Mall, 500 Lincolnway, LaPorte, is celebrating its second anniversary under new co-owners Brent Lemaich and Dave Nadolski. The owners have announced that they are...
View ArticleLPHS music ensembles are golden at state performances
Seven ensembles from the LaPorte High School Music Department received Gold Division ratings at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) High School Organization Festivals held in April and...
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Pet of the Day: Blanche (plus a great adoption photo)
(Click on photos to enlarge) Don’t you love the black nose? WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Blanche! This cutie is a female Silky Terrier. If you’re...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 29
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 29, 1915 — Winter quarters of ice house workers at Fish Lake are being transformed into summer homes for girls who need vacations from their...
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Donna Lovett, 1946-2015
Donna Lee Lovett, 69, formerly of Memphis, TN, died Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. She was born Feb. 15, 1946. She leaves behind four sons, Richard Melton (Michele),...
View ArticleTerry Martin, 1943-2015
Terry Lee Martin, 72, of Bloomington, IN, and formerly of LaPorte, died Thursday, May, 28, 2015, following a 13 1/2-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born May 22, 1943, in Michigan City, IN,...
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Michael Zimmerman, 1950-2015
Michael Zimmerman, 64, died Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Oct. 3, 1950, in Hammond, IN, to Charles and Beatrice (Shultz) Zimmerman. Michael was a U.S. veteran,...
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Welcome, Sadie Rae Metheny
(Click on photo to enlarge) Sadie Rae Metheny was born May 2, 2015, at 7:02 a.m. at IU Health LaPorte Hospital to Ashley and Ray Metheny of LaPorte. Sadie weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 inches...
View ArticleHomespun Harmony action, May 21, 2015
Homespun Harmony Extension Homemaker Club met May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Extension Office with Jan Daniels and Phyllis Ekovich hosting. Linda Livinghouse called the meeting to order with roll call...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 30
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 30, 1915 — Thieves got away with $150-$200 worth of shoes from the shoe store of Ben Elowitz at the corner of Lincoln Way and Adams street. May...
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Cold front halts hot boats; rest of action, fireworks rescheduled for Sunday
Photos by Dave Malik (click to enlarge) The worst enemy of a speedboat spectator sport: fog. A fast-moving cold front caused just that on Saturday, May 30, 2015, calling a halt to the US F1 Powerboat...
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