Georgiana “Butch” Haverstock, 1925-2015
Mrs. Georgiana “Butch” Haverstock, 89, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Settlers House in LaPorte. She was born Sept. 12, 1925, in LaPorte to Lloyd and Geneva (Bowman) Hager. On...
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Robert Rudnick, 1934-2015
Robert James Rudnick, 80, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at his home. He was born Oct. 12, 1934, in Michigan City, IN, to Earl L. Sr. and Loretta (Heise) Rudnick. Robert worked as an...
View ArticleFrederick Tardi, 1944-2015
Frederick Cuono Tardi, 70, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City, IN. He was born Nov. 30, 1944, in Chicago to Leo Sr. and...
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Michael Hinchley Jr., 1991-2015
Michael Allen Hinchley Jr., 24, of South Bend, IN, died unexpectedly Monday, July 6, 2015, in Michigan City, IN. He was born Jan. 4, 1991, in Valparaiso, IN, to Michael Hinchley Sr. and Tina Day...
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Welcome, Lincoln Xavier Morris
(Click on photos to enlarge) Lincoln Xavier Morris was born Thursday, March 12, 2015, at 9:17 a.m. in Chicago to Anthony and Bethani Morris. He weighed in at 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 21 inches...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 10
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 10, 1915 — A new, independent oil station will open on the east side of Madison Street just north of the Lake Shore tracks. LaPorte will have...
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Pet of the Day: Willard (plus a wonderful adoption photo)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Willard! If you’re interested in adopting Willard or any shelter pet, call 219-326-1637 or...
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Dispose of household chemicals, medical waste properly at solid waste...
Dispose of sharps, chemicals and other hazardous materials in an environmentally safe manner by participating in the next LaPorte County Solid Waste District Household Hazardous Waste collection. This...
View ArticleZigler Road compost site closed during fair week
The compost site on Zigler Road near the fairgrounds will be closed for public use from Saturday, July 11, through Saturday, July 18, due to the closure of Zigler for the LaPorte County Fair, the...
View ArticleOpen house July 26 to benefit Habitat will feature home renovated with...
An open house will be held Sunday, July 26, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 3318 Tilden Ave., Michigan City. Guests will have an opportunity to tour the newly remodeled home of local architect Matt Kubik and his...
View ArticleLaPorte Police, sheriff’s office release recent traffic blitz stats
LaPorte Police and the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office have each released statistics regarding recent traffic blitzes. Sheriff’s office Operation Truck Stop This weeklong joint venture between the...
View ArticleGenealogical society to meet July 14
The LaPorte County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the LaPorte Park and Recreation Department, 250 Pine Lake Ave. The business portion of the meeting will be followed by...
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Bettye Niles, 1925-2015
Bettye D. Niles, 90, of LaPorte, died July 9, 2015, at home. She was born April 28, 1925, in Rockport, IN, to William and Katie (Young) Scherer and graduated from Rockport High School. Bettye was a...
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Lions offer free eye screenings for kids July 11 in LP
Information from local Lions clubs The Indiana Lions Eye and Tissue Transplant Bank has provided our area with very high-tech and expensive equipment for a limited time. The LaPorte Lions, Door Village...
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Pet of the Day: Raven (plus a sweet adoption photo)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Raven, a female Siamese! If you’re interested in adopting Raven or any shelter pet, call...
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Hospital’s Mommy Meetup program helps moms unite and learn care tips
Kyla Tanksley and her son, Kellan, and her friend Britney with her baby, Norah Dunham. Britney is a friend of Kyla’s. Story and photos by Allison Todd (Click on photos to enlarge) EDITOR’S NOTE: Author...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 11
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 11, 1915 — A report from Paris says the Germans have captured the cemetery at Souchez, but the French have won in the Woevre district. July...
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Mission complete
Heather greets Deputy Jake Koch with a smile and a hug. (Mike Kellems) Heather and her children await the special delivery. (Mike Kellems) EDITOR’S NOTE: Author Allison Todd is WNLP’s summer intern....
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Lillian Benjamin, 1929-2015
Lillian Marie Benjamin, 85, of LaPorte, died July 11, 2015. She was born Aug. 14, 1929, in Wayne County, IN, to Edward and Marie (Lyons) Johnson. She was the oldest of nine children: brothers, Edward...
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Marjory Elliott, 1933-2015
Marjory L. Elliott, 82, of Kingsbury, IN, died Friday, July 10, 2015, at Carol’s Home Adult Foster Care in New Buffalo, MI. She was born April 17, 1933, in Union Mills, IN, to Dale Sr. and Mary...
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