Moments in Time, July 7
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 7, 1915 — A man who chewed his thumb when asked for payment of money he borrowed is now under arrest. July 7, 1965 — Rev. John R. Booker,...
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Pet of the Day: Hunter (plus, Daisy finds a home!)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Hunter, a handsome male Labrador retriever mix. If you’re interested in adopting Hunter or...
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UPDATE: Suspect caught, all firefighter equipment recovered from June...
All firefighter equipment has been recovered and a suspect is in custody a week after a burglary at an auxiliary Coolspring Township Volunteer Fire Department building. Many vital firefighter tools...
View ArticleRichard Hagler, 1949-2015
Richard G. Hagler, 66, of Hamlet, IN, died at his home Monday, July 6, 2015. He was born Feb. 3, 1949, in Hammond, IN, to Marie (Jennings) and Charles Hagler. Richard retired from RWR Tech Services. He...
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Which LP streets will be paved this summer? Here you go
Walsh & Kelly photo Yes, numerous LaPorte streets and street portions will be paved this summer. And on July 7, the city announced which ones. Paving is planned for all or parts of the following...
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Isaiah Hartz, 1996-2015
Isaiah Michael Hartz, 19, of LaPorte, died Sunday, July 5, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Feb. 17, 1996, in Michigan City, IN, to Kwasi U. Norwood and Angelique “Angel” Hartz. Isaiah...
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Barry Moyer, 1953-2015
Mr. Barry L. Moyer, 62, of LaPorte, died Friday, July 3, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born June 18, 1953, in LaPorte to Robert A. Moyer Sr. and Muriel L. (Erickson) Moyer-Berryman. Barry...
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Pets of the Day: Bo, Luke and Jessie (plus a sweet donation photo)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pets of the Day, Bo, Luke and Jessie, a trio of male tabbies! They’re among several shelter kittens...
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Here’s the program for Wednesday’s LaPorte City Band concert
The LaPorte City Band will perform its sixth concert of the season Wednesday, July 8, at 7 p.m. at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park. This is the 137th consecutive season of the band, which...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 8
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 8, 1915 — Theodore Garwood, the victim of a Fourth of July accident when powder flashed in his face and burned it terribly, is now likely to...
View ArticleItems stolen from two boats docked on Pine Lake
Items were stolen from two boats docked on Pine Lake in the vicinity of the 900 block of Pine Lake Avenue between June 28 and July 4. A Sea Ray owner told LaPorte Police someone lifted the boat cover...
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Robert Beckwith, 1950-2015
Robert D. Beckwith, 65, of Kissimmee, FL, and formerly of LaPorte, died Monday, July 6, 2015, at Osceola Regional Medical Center in Kissimmee. He was born Feb. 20, 1950, in Chicago to Robert W. and...
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Donna Bowers, 1916-2015
Donna C. Bowers, 99, of Union Mills, IN, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation in LaPorte. She was born March 9, 1916, in Union Mills to John and Caroline (Barker) Grage....
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Sophie Nowak, 1927-2015
Sophie K. Nowak, 87, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at the University of Chicago Hospital. She was born Oct. 1, 1927, in Chicago to Josef and Maria (Gorel) Kacmarek. Sophie retired from Howmet...
View ArticleAAUW action, June 9, 2015
The LaPorte Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) met June 9, 2015, at Olive Garden for lunch and a business session. After lunch, members gathered at Barker Mansion for a tour....
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Hoosier Star Night (rained out June 11) will fill Fox Park with music July 9
Information from Arts in the Park Hoosier Star Night, rained out on June 11, will take place Thursday, July 9, at Arts in the Park in the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park. The free concert,...
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Welcome to the Wellinski Ornithological Sanctuary
Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) Most of us go about our lives every day without noticing in detail the beautiful creatures in our midst. WNLP photographer Bob Wellinski notices....
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 9
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 9, 1915 — Due to increased acreage and yield in the wheat crop, LaPorte County farmers may buy 465 more Fords in 1915 and still have $65 for...
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Pet of the Day: Peter
(Click on photo to enlarge) Not all pets seeking a home are dogs and cats. WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, the aptly named Peter! If you’re interested...
View ArticleWitness holds car break-in suspect at gunpoint
A LaPorte man who saw a teen trying to steal items from vehicles held the teen at gunpoint until police arrived. LaPorte Police said the 31-year-old man saw the boy, 17, of LaPorte, trying to get into...
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