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Pet of the Day: Duke (plus, one of the pups finds a home)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Duke, a neutered retriever/sheltie mix. If you’re interested in adopting Duke or any other...
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Miriam “Sue” Laue, 1932-2015
Miriam “Sue” Gail Laue, 82, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at Miller Health and Rehabilitation, LaPorte. She was born Aug. 22, 1932, in Beaver Dam, WI, to Lloyd and Doris (Walker) Larson....
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Shelter’s Animal Care Camp for Kids grows and grows
Kids learn how to shoe a horse thanks to Matt Thomas (helping girl) and amiable horse Molly. Rats (some rats) are OK! The kids warmed up very quickly to the little rodents brought by Rat Rescue...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 20
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 20, 1915 — Bella Westervelt will give a $3,500 pipe organ to the Presbyterian Church of LaPorte as a memorial to her parents and brother. June...
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Daniel “Master Dan” Balich, 1951-2015
Daniel Lee Balich, 63, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly at 6:05 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1951, in Chicago to Steve and Rose Marie (LaVoie) Balich....
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Enjoy a star-spangled LaPorte County Symphony concert June 28
LCSO photo The LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra will perform “Star Spangled Spectacular!” at the Guy Foreman Bicentennial Amphitheater in Michigan City’s Washington Park on Sunday, June 28, at 7 p.m....
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Pet of the Day: Giselle (plus, another puppy finds a home)
(Click on photos to enlarge) How about this young cutie? WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Giselle, a female Labrador mix. If you’re interested in...
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Westville native Bill Hannon to be inducted into the Army Sports Hall of Fame
Information provided by local author Matt Werner (“Season of Upsets”) and West Point West Point photo 1950 Westville High School graduate Bill Hannon, who went on to lead the nation in rebounding his...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 22
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 22, 1915 — Every automobile owner is urged to decorate his machine and get in the Lincoln Highway Parade on Friday. June 22, 1965 — The county...
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Great Shots
Barbra Otolski took this stunning shot of stormy skies contrasting with sunshine at the corner of Jefferson and Michigan in downtown LaPorte. How about another skyline stunner? Stephanie Shores took...
View ArticleLarry Hewitt, 1935-2015
Larry LaMont Hewitt, 79, of Westville, IN, died peacefully at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Avalon Springs, Valparaiso, IN. He was born Nov. 18, 1935, in Sioux City, IA, to George W. and Lois...
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Here’s LaPorte City Band’s program for this Wednesday
The LaPorte City Band will present its fourth concert of the 2015 summer season on Wednesday, June 24, at 7 p.m. at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park. This is the 137th consecutive season...
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Pet of the Day: Sweetness (plus a purrfect adoption photo)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Sweetness! This little bundle of fun is a female calico. If you’re interested in adopting...
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Frontline Foundations substance abuse treatment center will host open house...
Frontline Foundations staffers and benefactors sit in the lobby of the new facility at 605 Michigan Ave. in May. (Bob Wellinski/WNLP photo) Information from Frontline Foundations Frontline Foundations...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 23
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 23, 1915 — Berlin is rejoicing at the fall of Lemburg. Church bells ring and people parade and cheer. June 23, 1965 — Deepening raids hit...
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Eldon Coons, 1927-2015
Mr. Eldon Lee Coons, 87, of LaPorte, died suddenly Saturday, June 20, 2015, at 4:16 p.m. at Franciscan St. Anthony Health, Michigan City, IN. He was born Aug. 4, 1927, in Terre Haute, IN, to...
View ArticleCarol Wade, 1936-2015
Carol A. Wade, 78, of Cary, IL, died June 14, 2015. She was born Oct. 25, 1936, in LaPorte to Harold and Stella Spears. Carol served our country in the United States Air Force. She is survived by her...
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Fred Schlundt, 1948-2015
Fred W. Schlundt, 66, of LaPorte, died Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Kindred Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, IN. He was born Oct. 20, 1948, in LaPorte to Russell and Betty (Harder) Schlundt....
View ArticleGloria Maples, 1945-2015
Gloria Ann Maples, 70, of South Bend, IN, died peacefully at 6:43 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City, IN. She was born Jan. 29, 1945, in LaPorte, to Anthony...
View ArticleKaren Dolph, 1939-2015
Karen Mae Dolph, 75, of Michigan City, IN, died peacefully at 12:04 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City. She was born Sept. 26, 1939, in Michigan City to...
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