Moments in Time, June 29
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 29, 1913 – A man living on Perry Street went on a rampage last night and this morning he is living in an empty house, with his wife, child,...
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Corporate grants totaling $150,000 will improve Pine Lake vista
This artist’s rendering shows potential development at 1010 Pine Lake Ave. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Information and image from Unity Foundation of LaPorte County The Unity Foundation of LaPorte County...
View ArticleJuly 9 genealogical society meeting will feature Civil War preservationist
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought 150 years ago, July 1-3, 1863 — a turning point in the Civil War. In observance of this anniversary, on Tuesday, July 9, the LaPorte Genealogical Society will hear...
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Wedding gown, LP business memorabilia among museum donations in June
Museum summer intern Lisa Hensell wears a 1975 wedding gown donated by Catherine Malec. The gown is in the current display, “With This Ring … .” Visitors to the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 1
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 1, 1913 – The bull moose party in Indiana is dying, say leaders of every other party. July 1, 1963 – The Maple City’s 16th annual Fourth of...
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Autism Poker Run, Cornhole Tournament is July 27
The fifth annual Autism Poker Run will take place Saturday, July 27, at LaPorte Moose Lodge, 925 Boyd Blvd. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the ride donation is $20 for bike and driver and $5 for...
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Motorcyclist injured in crash near Westville
Emergency workers move the patient to the Medflight helicopter. Photos and info by Mike Kellems (CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE) A 20-year-old motorcyclist was injured when his bike left the road and hit...
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Police are looking for Issac Thomas
Police are looking for Issac Thomas, who is wanted through LaPorte Circuit Court for revocation of a suspended sentence on an original charge of theft, a Class D felony. Thomas, approximately 19, is 6...
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Gloria Graffis, 1930-2013
Gloria N. Graffis, 82, of LaPorte, died June 30, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born in LaPorte on July 9, 1930, to Evald and Edith (Anderson) Lindgren. Gloria worked at Kingsbury...
View ArticleWilliam Steele, 1943-2013
Mr. William B. Steele, 69, of South Bend, IN, died Saturday, June 29, 2013, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 28, 1943, in Hammond, IN, to William and Faye (Van Order) Steele and...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 2
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 2, 1913 – Good fellows, the score and more of post office employees meet about the banquet board to say farewell to retiring postmaster Small...
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Sorrow for our heroes
Shari Turbyfill comforts her husband, David, as he grieves for his son, firefighter Travis Turbyfill, at Fire Station 7 on July 1 in Prescott, AZ. (Photo by David Wallace, The Arizona Republic) By Mike...
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Yes, Virginia, there will be a flyover
So the Feds said no to the use of military aircraft for flyovers this year. That didn’t deter the LaPorte Jaycees. Just two days before the parade, the Jaycees’ Joy Zigler announced Tuesday morning...
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Jonathan Alan Dittmar, 1951-2013
Jonathan Alan Dittmar came into the world on May 19, 1951, and left on July 1, 2013, at the age of 62. He fought his three-year cancer battle valiantly and with grace. Even in the midst of the fight,...
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Mary Long, 1965-2013
Mary Kay Long, 48, of Mill Creek, IN, died Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. She was born in Chicago on April 7, 1965. Mary worked at Lewis Bakery. She was a member of the...
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Double dose of LaPorte City Band and fireworks this week: Wednesday at Fox...
Photo by David Malik The LaPorte City Band will strike up plenty of patriotic tunes at its Arts in the Park concert Wednesday, July 3, at 7 p.m. in Fox Park, and its appearance Thursday, July 4, in the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 3
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 3, 1913 – The body of a man found along railroad tracks will be sent to his home by the Decker undertaking establishment. The coroner believes...
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Here are upcoming Red Cross blood drives
Here are upcoming Red Cross blood drives in LaPorte County: – Saturday, July 6, 8 a.m. to noon, Hanna United Methodist Church, 101 W. Hoppe St., Hanna. Get an American Red Cross baseball hat. –...
View ArticleCemetery & Research Association gathering more historical info
The Cemetery & Research Association of LaPorte County held its bi-monthly meeting recently at the home of President Deanna West. With the motto of “We remember, search and document, so they are not...
View ArticleExtension Homemakers to host booth, hold silent auction during fair
The Coolspring Project Extension Homemakers Club chose “Grandma’s Attic” as the theme for the 2013 Extension Homemakers Fair Booth at the LaPorte County Fair July 7-13. Items that would be found in...
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