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South Central seizes regional softball crown, advances to semistate
The triumphant Satellites Photos and info by Mike Kellems (Click on photos to enlarge) The South Central Satellite softball team won the regional championship Tuesday night, June 2, 2015, over the...
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Phillip Hagenow, 1947-2015
Phillip M. Hagenow, 68, of Westville, IN, died Monday, June 1, 2015. He was born Jan. 17, 1947, in LaPorte to Edward C. and Elizabeth (Morton) Hagenow. Phil attended Clinton Township High School and...
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Marcile Kermin, 1923-2015
Marcile Jane Kermin, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, 92, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015. She was born March 18, 1923, in LaPorte to William and Kathryn (Schweder) Wise....
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More Veterans Walkway bricks to be dedicated June 6; public invited
A sampling of the bricks already lining the Veterans Walkway of Honor. (Dennis Proud/WNLP photo) More inscribed bricks honoring local veterans will be dedicated Saturday, June 6, on the Robert F....
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Pet of the Day: Buckwheat (plus a happy adoption photo)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present the Pet of the Day, Buckwheat! This charming boy is a domestic shorthair. If you’re interested in adopting...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 4
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 4, 1915 — The druggists convention here from June 22-24 will likely prove to be LaPorte’s biggest convention of 1915. A half thousand at least...
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LP photographer captures amazing images of living on the edge — literally
Photos by Emma Marcum (click to enlarge) Sometimes spying on neighbors is criminal. But in this case, it’s purely magical. Emma Marcum and her co-workers at the Heart and Vascular Center, 901...
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Pet of the Day: Gertie
(Click on photo to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present the Pet of the Day, Gertie! This sweet shepherd mix has a few years on her, but does that make her any less...
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David D. Osborn, 1926-2015
Private family services were held for David D. Osborn, 89, who died Monday, June 1, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. David was born Feb. 7, 1926, to Kenneth D. and Rachel (Martin) Osborn and was a...
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LP killer of 2 wives convicted of manslaughter, not murder, for the 2nd time
Joseph Jemiolo of LaPorte, who served 20 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter in the death of his first wife, was convicted Thursday night, June 4, 2015, of manslaughter in the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 5
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 5, 1915 — 187 8th-grade graduates of the county schools get their diplomas in the theatre. Only 8 failed to pass their tests and 91% will go...
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Slew of Slicer athletes are college-bound
Photo and information from LPHS Athletic Department (Click on photo to enlarge) Plenty of Slicer senior athletes plan to continue their sports at colleges and universities this fall. Here’s a photo:...
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UPDATE: Coroner’s report released on inmate who died in LP County Jail April 19
Rachel Barnes UPDATE JUNE 5, 2015: The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release on June 5, 2015, regarding the April 19 death of an inmate found dead in her cell in the...
View ArticleRoger Singleton, 1937-2015
Mr. Roger A. Singleton, 77, of LaPorte, died Friday, June 5, 2015, at Golden Living Center Fountainview, LaPorte. He was born Dec. 22, 1937, in LaPorte to Russell L. and Goldie M. (Thorndyke)...
View ArticleDaryl Bentley, 1947-2015
Daryl L. Bentley, 67, of Michigan City, IN, died peacefully at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City. He was born Sept. 12, 1947, in Michigan City to...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 6
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 6, 1915 — A man convicted of stealing brass railing from the New York Central passenger coaches was sentenced to 90 days on the state penal...
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3 women, 2 from LP County, arrested on charges of dealing heroin
Chantelle Gavin Three local women were charged as being part of a heroin ring on June 4, 2015, after arrests by the Street Crimes Unit (SCU) and the Fugitive Apprehension Street Team (FAST). Lorry...
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Rotary honors Elmer Sult on his 100th birthday
Elmer Sult and his Rotary Club plaque. Photo and information provided by LaPorte Rotary Club LaPorte Rotary Club member Elmer Sult, who turned 100 on May 25, 2015, received a special plaque from the...
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Kids having fun; ’nuff said
Photos by Bob Wellinski (click to enlarge) Maybe because he’s just a big kid himself, Bob Wellinski has a special gift for capturing priceless images of kids having fun. Here are numerous examples...
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Clifford Cody, 1922-2015
Clifford L. Cody, 92, of LaPorte and formerly of Monticello, IL, died Friday, June 5, 2015. He was born Nov. 22, 1922, in Nancy, KY, to Harry and Ella (Morris) Cody. Clifford was a World War II Army...
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