Forrest Zimmerman, 1927-2017
Mr. Forrest C. Zimmerman, 89, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at LaPorte Hospital. He was born Dec. 21, 1927, in LaPorte to Carl and Helen (Lotter) Zimmerman. Forrest retired from Allied...
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Gail Morgan, 1938-2017
Gail Marie Morgan, 78, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly at 12:59 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in her home. She was born Nov. 6, 1938, in LaPorte to Charles and Virginia (Rachor) Boklund. Gail was a lifetime...
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Robert “Bob” Morgan, 1933-2017
Robert “Bob” James Morgan, 83, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at Hospice Franciscan Communities, Michigan City, IN. He was born April 26, 1933, in Michigan City to...
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Brian “Butch” Engle, 1990-2017
Brian “Butch” Engle, 26, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at LaPorte Hospital. He was born Jan. 31, 1990, in Corbin, KY, to Brian and Vickie (Reeder) Engle. Butch worked in...
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Ruth Rothbauer, 1952-2017
Ruth Ann Rothbauer, 64, of LaPorte, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. She was born Feb. 22, 1952, in New Albany, IN. to Woodrow and Rachel (Wallace) Everly. Ruth was a graduate of Silver Creek High School...
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Roger Birlson, 1954-2017
Mr. Roger Birlson, 62, of Michigan City, IN, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, after suffering a massive heart attack. He was born Dec. 15, 1954, in LaPorte to Buster and Florence (Peggy) Birlson. Roger is...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 12
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 12, 1917 — The Great Western Manufacturing Company in LaPorte is conceded to be the largest exclusive manufacturer of bicycles in the world....
View ArticleArmed robber strikes drive-through employee with gun at LP eastside Burger King
LaPorte Police said a man with a handgun robbed the LaPorte Burger King on East Ind. 2 and struck the drive-through employee in the head on Jan. 7, 2017, shortly after 1 a.m. The drive-through cashier...
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Pet of the Day: Taylor (plus, Pete has found his girlfriend)
Click photos to enlarge Go ahead — try to resist this face. WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present handsome Taylor, a neutered male coonhound under 5 years of age. If you’re...
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Think warmth: Spring Garden Show is March 25 at MC High School
The LaPorte County Master Gardeners Spring Garden Show will be held Saturday, March 25, at Michigan City High School, 8466 W. Pahs Rd. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is $8 in advance or $10...
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Albert “Abe” Papai, 1943-2017
Albert “Abe” P. Papai, 73, of New Carlisle, IN, died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in his home surrounded by his family at his side. Abe was born Feb. 25, 1943, in South Bend, IN, to Stephen and...
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Ellen Pulaski, 1930-2017
Ellen Joan Pulaski, 86, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 8:52 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 18, 1930, in Elgin, IL, to Robert LeRoy and Frieda...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 13
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 13, 1917 — The John Hilt Lake Ice Company will begin cutting ice at Fishtrap Lake at Fish Lake. After three days, the workers will move to...
View ArticleAlfredo Ponce, 1941-2017
Mr. Alfredo T. Ponce, 75, of LaPorte, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. He was born April 28, 1941, in El Paso, Texas, to Augustine and Ramona (Tellez)...
View ArticleLeo Wayland, 1933-2017
Leo A. Wayland, 83, of LaPorte, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at LaPorte Hospital. He was born Sept. 25, 1933, in Posey County, IN, to Marcus L. and Ura A. (Ausley) Wayland. Leo retired from Howmet...
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Pets of the Day: It’s raining cats
Click photos to enlarge WNLP and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter present these cats for all weather: Lightning, Thunder, Storm, Drizzle, and Snow. If you’re interested in giving one of these...
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Gas leak at LaCrosse School ends with a heartfelt note of thanks
Message from LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office: Deputy Brian Crail Earlier today (Jan. 13, 2017) a gas leak was reported at LaCrosse High School. Staff members quickly moved the students to the school’s...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Jan. 14
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Jan. 14, 1917 — Interests that are opposed to woman suffrage and prohibition are preparing fake bills to fool legislators and as many people as...
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Pine Lake Avenue’s evolution: Here are just a few changes along the way
This is a photo of Hess Grocery Market at the northeast corner of Pine Lake and Truesdell avenues, circa 1930s. (Photo provided; click to enlarge) By Fern Eddy Schultz, LaPorte County Historian With...
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Howard Freeland, 1928-2017
Howard G. Freeland, 88, of LaPorte, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. He was born Feb. 18, 1928, in LaPorte to Fred and Ella (Batzloff) Freeland. Howard retired from Allis-Chalmers Company after 38 1/2...
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