Matilda Snider, 1937-2015
Mrs. Matilda J. Snider, 78, of Hamlet, IN, died Friday, July 17, 2015, at Golden Living Center-Countryside in LaPorte. She was born June 1, 1937, in Plymouth, IN, to Austin and Emma (Arentte) Pittman....
View ArticleRegister your kids now for LP parks’ fall baseball, softball
Register your children now for for LaPorte Park and Recreation Department Fall Youth Baseball for boys and Fall Slowpitch softball for girls. — The baseball program, divided into Major (ages 10-11 as...
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Rock to Zeppelin tunes for a good cause July 25
The Led Zeppelin tribute band Kashmir will highlight the LaPorte Firefighters’ Rock the Park 2015 on Saturday, July 25, at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park. Bring your family to enjoy not...
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LaPorte Service League awards scholarships
From left: Sara Tharp, Matthew Steck, Julia Jongkind, Abigail Pilecki. Photo and information provided (Click on photo to enlarge) The LaPorte Service League recently honored four LaPorte High School...
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Pet of the Day: Clark (plus, a fellow feline heads to a new home)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pet of the Day, Clark, a handsome orange tabby. Clark is among several new feline residents at the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 20
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 20, 1915 — It is reported that the Studebaker Corporation will move part of its Detroit plant to South Bend and employ 2,500 more men. July...
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Enjoy breakfast and support the symphony July 23
Rittenhouse Senior Living in Michigan City will host a breakfast fundraiser on Thursday, July 23, for the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra. The LCSO is honored to have Rittenhouse’s award-winning Chef...
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Here are soloists, program for Wednesday’s LP City Band concert
The LaPorte City Band will perform its eighth concert in the Arts in the Park summer series on Wednesday, July 22, at 7 p.m. at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park. This is the 137th...
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Fun camp will teach kids why math is important
Hey, kids, why do we need to learn math? It isn’t just so you can get a good grade in school. It’s so you can follow your dreams. Learn how math is used in a variety of careers by attending Math Camp...
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Pets of the Day: these three cuties (plus, a sweet pup gets a new family)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s Pets of the Day, this adorable trio of kittens. If you’re interested in adopting one or more of these...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 21
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 21, 1915 — Washington is worried about the chaotic condition of affairs in Mexico City. July 21, 1965 — Wanatah is celebrating its centennial....
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An acre of gleaming classic cars awaits you July 25
WNLP photo (click to enlarge) During Cruise night you saw classic cars in action. Now get a chance to ogle dozens up close at the LaPorte County Historical Society’s 8th annual Old Car Show on...
View ArticleCalvin Ultsch, 1930-2015
Mr. Calvin E. Ultsch, 85, of LaPorte, died Monday, July 20, 2015, at Golden Living Fountainview in LaPorte. He was born Jan. 17, 1930, in LaPorte to Emil George Ultsch and Mona (Duibakiewicz) Ultsch....
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William Sandefur Jr.
William D. Sandefur Jr., 43, of LaPorte, formerly of Hammond, IN, died Monday, July 20, 2015, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. William was a 1990 graduate of Morton Sr. High...
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UPDATE: Police: Convicted killer, molester has left the area
Dobeski UPDATE JULY 21 FROM LAPORTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: “Today, we received information from the authorities of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office that Richard Dobeski has left the immediate area. A...
View ArticleTeresa Amaya, 1941-2015
Teresa Amaya, 73, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Friday, July 17, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born in Durango, Mexico, on Aug. 27, 1941, to Francisco and Maria Isabel (Villa) Rocha. On...
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Albert Lestinsky, 1928-2015
Albert J. Lestinsky, 87, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at his home. He was born March 17, 1928, in Chicago to Albert and Karoline (Plany) Lestinsky. Albert was a veteran, having served in...
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Mary Wheeler, 1930-2015
Mary E. (Newkirk) Wheeler, 85, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Feb. 15, 1930, in Oblong, IL, to Albert F. and Cora (Bonham) Newkirk. Mary was a bus...
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Pet of the Day: Winston (plus, Minnie finally finds a home)
(Click on photos to enlarge) WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present today’s handsome Pet of the Day, Winston, a Labrador mix. If you’re interested in adopting Winston or any shelter...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 22
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 22, 1915 — Farmers around Union Center have commenced to thresh wheat and the results are almost beyond their expectations. July 22, 1965 —...
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