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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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Gerrymandering will be subject of League of Women Voters event July 14
The League of Women Voters of LaPorte County invites the public to Lunch with the League on July 14 at noon at Mama Rosa’s Restaurant, 402 U.S. 20. The program: In 2014 Indiana had the lowest Election...
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U. Frank Villines Jr., 1938-2015
U. Frank Villines Jr., 76, of LaPorte, died Friday, July 10, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Dec. 28, 1938, in Evansville, IN, to Urial Sr. and Alice (Lawrence) Villines. Frank...
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LaPorte County Fair, through the lens
Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) The sights, sounds and smells never get old — here’s Bob’s first batch of fair photos from Saturday, July 11, 2015. Enjoy! Kyleigh Werner is...
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Reserve your spot now for Aug. 4 seminar on engaging your business in social...
Women in Leadership will present “Social Media/Engaging Your Business,” presented by John C. Marx, owner of JM2 Webdesigners, on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Ivy Tech Community College,...
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Pet of the Day: Your Buddy’s waiting for you (plus a nice adoption photo)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Buddy, a smilin’ Lab mix. If you’re interested in adopting Buddy or any shelter pet, call...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 13
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 13, 1915 — The popularity of LaPorte resorts depends on stocking lakes with bass and blue gills. Many believe new stock should be placed. July...
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LaPorte County Fair through the lens — part 2
Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) Nowhere else on earth can you find musical acts like The Band Perry and LANco, crashing cars for fun, homemade bean soup, and very large animals...
View ArticleKids can take a “Journey off the Map” at Christ Church VBS July 20-24
Christ Church LaPorte, 802 Indiana Ave., is excited to announce its free vacation Bible school for kids 5th grade and younger during the evenings of July 20-24. Bring your family and join in a “Journey...
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Here’s the program for July 15 LaPorte City Band concert
Photo by Mike Kellems The LaPorte City Band will perform its seventh concert of the season Wednesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park. This is the 137th consecutive...
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Lake association, Huber’s to host July 18 fundraiser to continue fight...
Huber’s Marine is hosting the LaPorte Area Lake Association’s fundraiser banquet to raise money for the ongoing maintenance and treatment of the invasive Eurasian Water Milfoil. This problematic weed...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 14
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 14, 1915 — When court adjourned yesterday, the attorneys and officials walked out of the big room, not to return until Sept. 28 when the next...
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Fairgrounds’ new Rebel Pavilion is named for a horse, in memory of his rider
Ohlund family members in front of the pavilion — parents Jackie and Timm, Hanna’s sister Tara Young, and her children Hank and Carolyn Young. EDITOR’S NOTE: Author Allison Todd is WNLP’s summer intern....
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Pets of the Day: kittens! (plus, a fellow kitten finds a home)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pets of the Day, this charming trio. Spring and summer always find the shelter harboring many cats and...
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LaPorte County Fair through the lens — part 3
Sometimes sheep can be downright ornery … … and, at other times, downright sweet. Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) Since LaPorte County’s fair is (thankfully) a 4-H fair, at the end...
View ArticleFlora Kaler, 1931-2015
Flora Ella Kaler, 83, of Hamlet, IN, died Saturday, July 11, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Aug. 3, 1931, in Coalfield, TN, to Jim and Alta Mae (Carder) West. Flora had worked for 10...
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Pet of the Day: Gretchen (plus, Moose finds a home)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Gretchen, a female wirehaired pointer. If you’re interested in adopting Gretchen or any...
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Hear bells? You’re not imagining things — Salvation Army’s Christmas in July...
Don’t be confused if you hear bells Saturday, July 18, but do reach for your wallet. The LaPorte Salvation Army will once again conduct its Christmas in July kettle campaign. Ringers will be stationed...
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Mother Nature’s intoxicating cocktail
Photo by Bob Wellinski (click to enlarge) A little lightning, a dramatic cloud formation and a fiery sunset combine to create this scene over a cornfield of County Road 500 West.
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 15
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 15, 1915 — A shipment of bass for eight of our lakes is coming. July 15, 1965 — Services for Adlai Stevenson will be in Washington on Friday....
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