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Charles Hines, 1948-2015
Charles Edward Hines, 66, of LaPorte, died Sunday, June 21, 2015. He was born Sept. 21, 1948, in LaPorte to Charles and Dolores (Zandanel) Hines. Charles had worked as a machinist. He was a member of...
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Pet of the Day: Gertie (plus an all-smiles adoption photo)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s repeat Pet of the Day, Gertie! Not all pets needing homes are puppies and kittens. But that makes them no...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 24
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 24, 1915 — LaPorte Democrats, headed by the City Band, will go to the big district meeting in South Bend on Saturday. Special cars will be...
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Are you an equestrian? Join the posse for a special clinic June 27-28 — or...
Members of the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Posse. (Photo provided; click to enlarge) The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Posse will host a clinic for horse riders on Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, at the...
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Carol Thompson, 1951-2015
Carol Ann Thompson, 64, of Las Vegas, Nevada, died Monday, June 8, 2015, at Southern Hills Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas. She was born Feb. 4, 1951, in LaPorte to Henry and Juanita (Houston)...
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David Ingram, 1944-2015
David Roger Ingram, 71, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Jan. 26, 1944, in LaPorte to David G. and Olive M. (Wright) Ingram. David was a graduate of...
View ArticleReminder: Reservations due for LPHS Class of 1970’s 45th-year reunion
The LaPorte High School Class of 1970 will hold its 45th -year reunion Aug. 1, 2015, at Silver Palace, LaPorte. Invitation responses and monies are now due. Please send to: LPHS Class of 1970, c/o...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions action, June 15, 2015
LaPorte Lions met June 15, 2015, at Best Western Hotel. Boss Lion Rita Mrozinski asked Ralph E. Howes to lead “God Bless America,” the Pledge of Allegiance and Lions songs. Sandra Provan offered...
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Friends of the Library’s annual book sale is June 25-28
The Friends of the LaPorte County Public Library’s big annual book sale starts Thursday, June 25, and runs through Sunday, June 28. The location this year is 1106 W. Ind. 2, the former Sun Appliance...
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Pet of the Day: Snickers (plus, a kitten finds a home)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Snickers! Snickers is a male schnauzer mix. If you’re interested in adopting Snickers or...
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Black bear
SHARON BIRLSON KIRKHAM travels and writes. A retired flight attendant, she and her husband Cary were awarded travel privileges for life when she left her job in 2008. They say their intention is to...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 25
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 25, 1915 — A monster crowd lines the streets for the big Lincoln Highway Parade. A movie man takes pictures for a 10,000-foot film. June 25,...
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Jesse “Bud” Kraus, 1936-2015
Jesse “Bud” Lee Kraus, 78, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City, IN. He was born July 22, 1936, to Albert and Vera (Frazer) Kraus. Jesse “Bud” had...
View ArticleRobert “Bob” Harris, 1953-2015
Robert “Bob” Dale Harris, 62, of Fish Lake, IN, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at his home. He was born June 21, 1953, in Sacramento, CA, to Norman and Barbara (Metzger) Harris. Bob was an Air Force...
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Pet of the Day: Minnie (plus, Peeco has a home)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Minnie, a female Jack Russell terrier mix. If you’re interested in adopting Minnie or any...
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Attic stuffed with antiques? Garage full of rusty gold? Guess who’s coming to...
The Greater LaPorte Chamber of Commerce is among Indiana chambers receiving word that The History Channel show “American Pickers” will be coming to Indiana July 6 through 19. Show coordinators have...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 26
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 26, 1915 — William Pusch sells his flour mill at the corner of Clay and Washington streets to a Chicago man. June 26, 1965 — Sen. Hartke,...
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Kevin Smith, 1961-2015
Kevin L. Smith, 54, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born May 30, 1961, in Kendallville, IN, to Bernard and Shirley (Dukes) Smith. Kevin...
View ArticleLisa Scalf, 1972-2015
Lisa D. Scalf, 42, of LaPorte, died Monday, June 22, 2015, at her home. She was born June 30, 1972, in LaPorte to Henry G. Scalf and Carol A. (Towle) Greenlaw. Lisa loved NASCAR racing and animals....
View Article6 kids found in Kingsford Heights house with meth lab, 6 adults being questioned
Six children were found in a Kingsford Heights house where a methamphetamine lab was discovered June 26, 2015, and six adults are under investigation. At 4:48 a.m., the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office...
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