Jeanne Elkins, 1963-2013
Jeanne Elkins, 49, of Mill Creek, IN, died at 2:24 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2013, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. She was born Nov. 17, 1963, in La Grange, IL, to Gerald H. and Mary Ann (Frye)...
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Calliope, carillon concert July 7 at Presbyterian Church
Tim Sleep Tim Sleep of Naperville, IL, will present a calliope and carillon concert at The Presbyterian Church of LaPorte, 307 Kingsbury Ave., on Sunday, July 7, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Tim will play a...
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COUNTY CO-OP EMPLOYEE KILLED IN GRAIN SILO EXPLOSION IN UNION MILLS
An aerial photo of the Union Mills Co-op from Indiana Prairie Farmer magazine. An employee at the Union Mills facility of the LaPorte County Co-Alliance, 3551 W. 800 South, Union Mills, was killed...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 25
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 25, 1913 – Stores, factories, and nearly all other places of business will close a half day tomorrow on account of the opening of Fox Memorial...
View ArticleMayor gives update on storm damage
LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo gave this update Tuesday morning, June 25, on damage and power outages resulting from Monday evening’s swift-moving storm: “The powerful storm last night still has some folks...
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Welcome, Matthew James VanHook
(Click on photos to enlarge) Matthew James VanHook was born to Brent and Elizabeth (Hunter) VanHook of Rolling Prairie, IN, on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at 11:16 p.m. at IU Health LaPorte Hospital....
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Arts in the Park features LP City Band Wednesday, Laura Whidden Thursday
This week’s Arts in the Park concerts will feature the venerable LaPorte City Band on Wednesday evening, June 26, and singer/songwriter Laura Whidden on Thursday evening, June 27. Both free concerts...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 26
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 26, 1913 – Every true citizen will visit Fox Memorial Park, the city’s new playground on the banks of Clear Lake, today. June 26, 1963 – The...
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James “Jim” Swank, 1946-2013
James “Jim” Michael Swank, 67, of Union Mills, IN, died June 24, 2013. He was born in Clinton, IN, on May 31, 1946, to Perry and Maudie (Rohr) Swank. Jim retired from Inland Steel, where he worked as a...
View ArticleJohn “Jack” Utley Jr., 85
John H. “Jack” Utley Jr., 85, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Michigan City, IN. Mr. Utley has donated his body to Indiana University Medical School. A full...
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Fox Park is 100 years old — let’s celebrate!
An early postcard of the entrance of Fox Park, taken from the McClung Road side. Portions of the iron and brick gateways still stand. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) When it was dedicated as Fox Memorial Park on...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 27
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 27, 1913 – A sad tragedy occurred yesterday afternoon in LaCrosse when the 14-month-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Coteral drank a cupful of...
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Two LaPorte teens arrested on drug charges
Two LaPorte area teens were arrested Tuesday, June 25, 2013, and charged with dealing and possessing heroin, among other drugs. Jageman Matthew E. Jageman, 18, of LaPorte, and Brandon L. Williams,...
View ArticleTwo females try to obtain cash from several local banks
LaPorte Police say two females have tried to get cash from local banks using stolen or phony credit cards in the last two days. Police said in a press release that the suspects, both African American,...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 28
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 28, 1913 – Four men employed in the Haskell-Barker plant at Michigan City were in an automobile accident at the foot of Chautauqua Hill. Two...
View ArticleWeather sirens to get an extra test this Saturday
LaPorte County Emergency Management will give the weather sirens an extra test this Saturday, June 29, at 11 a.m.
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Public invited to attend dedication of heritage signs, view chapel July 13 at...
The historic Eason Chapel at Pine Lake Cemetery. Information and photo courtesy of Fern Eddy Schultz The Pine Lake Cemetery Association will dedicate new Cemetery Heritage signs on Saturday, July 13,...
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Police announce traffic, parking restrictions for parade
Photo by Sharon Goodman (click to enlarge) LaPorte Police have announced traffic and street restrictions for the LaPorte Jaycees Fourth of July Parade next Thursday. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and...
View ArticleHere are tips on food safety after power outages
Wondering about your food that was not refrigerated for a while during the power outage? Here are some food safety tips from the Indiana Department of Health, relayed by the LaPorte County Extension...
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Strong turnout for Heroin Awareness Walk; mother of overdose victim speaks
Photos by David Malik (Click on photos to enlarge) The City of LaPorte’s weekly Fitness Friday carried special meaning and drew a big crowd June 28, 2013. The fitness event was dedicated to awareness...
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