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Frederick “Fred” Parks, 1931-2015
Frederick “Fred” M. Parks, 84, of LaPorte, died Thursday, June 11, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 20, 1931, in Westville, IN, to Melvin T. and Lennie (Wampler)...
View ArticleAt least 20 downtown businesses, sites hit by graffiti vandals
LaPorte Police said graffiti vandals marred at least 20 sites in downtown LaPorte overnight between June 11-12, 2015. Police began finding the damage just before 8 a.m. June 12. All sites were...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 13
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 13, 1915 — Chicago has never been so inconvenienced in its history as during the current car strike. Workers are compelled to walk and use...
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June’s a monsoon — but that’s better than a drought
An orange buoy off Stone Lake Beach is the only colorful thing to break these ominous shades of gray. (Wellinski photo) Ouch, that stings: Kayakers head to shore on Stone as a hard rain falls....
View ArticlePolice ask for public’s assistance in finding woman who made 911 call
Press release issued June 12, 2015, by the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office: On Friday afternoon at approximately 4:12 p.m., the LaPorte County 911 Center received a 911 call from a TracPhone with no...
View ArticleArmed man taken into custody after one-hour standoff with police
A man armed with a shotgun, who was upset that his wife had left earlier with their 2-year-old son, was taken into custody Friday evening, June 12, 2015, after a one-hour standoff with police. The...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 12
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 12, 1915 — LaPorte entertains 115 Chicago motor fans on tour in 29 cars. June 12, 1965 — The Community Hospital board president says there is...
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Purring like kitties, classic cars rule downtown LaPorte for one fun evening
Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) It was a perfect pre-party to the Blackhawks game: Vintage vehicle enthusiasts took the tarps off their babies and brought them to downtown LaPorte...
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Terri McClure
Terri A. McClure, of LaPorte, died suddenly on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at her home. Born in Hammond, IN, Terri was the daughter of the late William Hajduk and Lottie Hajduk (Sczycut) of Naperville,...
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Here’s LaPorte City Band’s concert program for this Wednesday
Dr. Dennis Miller The LaPorte City Band will perform its third concert of the season Wednesday, June 17, at 7 p.m. at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park. This is the 137th consecutive season...
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2015 Iselman Award winner for Short Story: Geovanny Tapia
EDITOR’S NOTE: Each spring, the LaPorte High School English Department presents the Chris Iselman Iselman Writing Awards to four LPHS students. The English Department has awarded these honors every...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 15
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 15, 1915 — The Richmond plant of the Rumely Company may be used to manufacture war munitions for the Allies’ use. June 15, 1965 — An escaped...
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Pet of the Day: Mia (plus a great adoption photo)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Mia, a smiling, spayed boxer mix. If you’re interested in adopting Mia or any other...
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Michigan City Police report black bear spotted near U.S. 20/Meer Road June 15
The bear photographed in southern Michigan several days ago. (Herald Palladium photo) Michigan City Police report that a black bear was spotted June 15, 2015, in Michigan City in the area of U.S. 20...
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LP School Corp. once again providing free meals to kids this summer
The LaPorte Community School Corporation is once again providing free meals this summer to children 18 and younger starting June 15. Meals will be available Mondays through Thursdays; the program is...
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Help settle a bet: 9th annual Fallen Officer Blood Drive is June 16, June 19
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Michigan City Police Department in the 9th annual Fallen Officer Blood Drive. The two departments are having a friendly competition to see...
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2015 Iselman Award winner for Personal Narrative: Taylor Jump
EDITOR’S NOTE: Each spring, the LaPorte High School English Department presents the Iselman Writing Awards to four LPHS students. The English Department has awarded Chris Iselman these honors every...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 16
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 16, 1915 — The LaPorte High School Class of 1915, 33 young people, will receive diplomas at the Madison Theatre this evening. June 16, 1965 —...
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Pets of the Day: puppies! (plus a happy adoption photo)
One of the 4 pups (Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pets of the Day, puppies! Shelter folks report: “We came in this morning (June 15) to...
View ArticleMC 3-year-old injured when father accidentally strikes him with truck
A man, not realizing his 3-year-old son was trying to climb onto his truck, pulled out of a driveway and struck the child, according to Michigan City Police. Police said the father had driven his...
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