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Dale Knouse receives honor from state funeral education foundation
The Indiana Funeral Education Foundation is proud to recognize Dale Knouse as an Isaac Ball Fellow. The designation recognizes those who have made a significant financial contribution toward the...
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John Crittendon Sr., 1980-2013
John Alphonso Crittendon Sr., of Kingsford Heights, IN, died June 18, 2013. He was born April 21, 1980, in Michigan City, IN. His family moved to Kingsford Heights in 1983. Two of John’s favorite...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 21
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 21, 1913 – Former LaPorte practitioner Dr. Harry Morrison dies following an operation for appendicitis. He was 36. June 21, 1963 – Giovanni...
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Like beer? This brawl’s for you
The inaugural Midwest Brewers Brawl, a contest among the region’s craft brewers, will take place Sunday, July 28, at Michigan City’s Washington Park in conjunction with the Great Lakes Super Boat Grand...
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The Blue and the Gray will meet again at museum June 22, 23
LaPorte County Historical Society Museum photos (click to enlarge) Experience Civil War encampments, battles, entertainment, weaponry and more at the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum’s Civil...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 22
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 22, 1913 – Mark Rumple imbibes too freely, runs amuck, and attacks his father-in-law with a flatiron. June 22, 1963 – Two young Michigan City...
View ArticleLP health organizations award $100,000 in scholarships
Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital, the LaPorte Hospital Foundation and LaPorte Hospital Auxiliary awarded 42 local students nearly $110,000 in healthcare scholarships at a banquet in June...
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MC Police looking for 16-year-old suspect in double shooting
Asa Tompkins Michigan City Police are looking for Asa Tompkins, 16, who is a suspect in the shooting of two youths Friday evening, June 21, 2013, in the 600 block of Main Street. The juveniles...
View ArticleFree Movie Night for Teens at Liberty June 30
Liberty Bible Church of LaPorte is excited to announce a Free Movie Night for Teens on Sunday, June 30. In case you don’t know, the church is the perfect location for such a night — it’s housed in the...
View ArticleMerry Moderns action, June 17, 2013
Vada Pulver hosted the Merry Moderns Homemakers Club on June 17, 2013, at Salem Chapel. Marilyn Sawyer led the Pledge of Allegiance and Homemakers’ Creed. Secretary Joyce Gillock called roll with the...
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LaPorte Lions (and canine) action, June 17, 2013
LaPorte County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Morse brought his police dog Yeager to the LaPorte Lions meeting June 17. LaPorte Lions met June 17, 2013, at Western Inn. Boss Lion Oscar Ryl-Kuchar asked Ralph...
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Ella Lawson, 1930-2013
Mrs. Ella M. Gallagher Lawson, 83, of LaPorte, died Friday, June 21, 2013, at the home of her daughter in LaPorte. She was born March 10, 1930, in Talbott, Tennessee, to Thomas A. and Gracie (Lowe)...
View ArticleBarbara Hoos, 1927-2013
Barbara Louise (Heusi) Hoos, 85, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 5 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2013, in her home with her children by her side. She was born Sept. 18, 1927, in LaPorte to George and Verlie...
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Make a stand against the ravages of heroin by joining talk June 27, walk June 28
It’s time to make a stand against the ravages of heroin use in LaPorte County. That’s why Chris Day has organized a Heroin Awareness Walk to take place Friday, June 28, as the theme for the City of...
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Here are upcoming Red Cross blood drives
Here are upcoming Red Cross blood drives in LaPorte County: – Monday, June 24, noon to 5 p.m., IU Health LaPorte Hospital Auditorium. Receive a $3 lunch coupon. – Friday, June 28, 8 a.m. to noon, St....
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 24
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 24, 1913 – The cornerstone for the new temple for the LaPorte Masonry, to be known as the Masonic Temple, is laid with pomp and ceremony. June...
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Fox Park is now 100 years old — let’s celebrate
An early postcard of the entrance of Fox Park, taken from the McClung Road side. Portions of the iron and brick gateways still stand. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) When it was dedicated as Fox Memorial Park on...
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Super-natural
(CLICK TO ENLARGE) Who needs special effects? Ron Jackson of LaPorte took this photo of the supermoon that filled the sky June 22 and 23. “This was the first photo I’ve taken (after many tries) where...
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Police are looking for Anthony Carter
Police are looking for Anthony Carter, who is wanted through LaPorte Circuit Court on a charge of theft, a Class D felony. Carter, approximately 21, is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds....
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Donald Colbert, 1927-2013
Donald Lee Colbert, 85, of Michigan City, IN, died peacefully at 10:44 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Rittenhouse Senior Living of Michigan City. He was born Dec. 11, 1927, in Champaign, IL, to...
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