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Family invites others to celebrate the life of the late Mason Boone July 18
A special lantern/balloon release is planned for Thursday, July 18, at 8 p.m. to celebrate the life of Mason Case Boone, who died in April 2013. July 18 is the anniversary of Mason’s 2nd birthday, and...
View ArticleBelieve it or not, it’s almost that time: Here’s info for the 2013-2014...
Here is pertinent information for the 2013-2014 school year provided by the LaPorte Community School Corporation (for more information, visit www.lpcsc.k12.in.us): Registration dates for new students...
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Pine Lake Cemetery, dedicated in 1858, now duly adorned with state heritage...
Handsome new signs designate Pine Lake Cemetery as a state-recognized Heritage Cemetery. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Photo and information courtesy of LaPorte County Historian Fern Eddy Schultz Historians, and...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 15
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 15, 1913 – While Howard Miller was waiting in a shelter shed with his two sons for the LaPorte Interurban, the shed blew down. His wife heard...
View ArticleUPDATE: TEENS ARRESTED AFTER BOMB FOUND IN BACKPACK AT FAIR; OFFICIAL...
UPDATE: Some citizens have asked why the sheriff’s department did not issue an official press release on the July 11 incident until July 15. LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Major John Boyd responded...
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Police are looking for Krystal Gutierrez
Police are looking for Krystal Gutierrez, who is wanted through LaPorte Circuit Court for revocation of a suspended sentence on an original charge of battery. Gutierrez, approximately 28, is 5 feet, 5...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 16
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 16, 1913 – A farmer near Westville sat for an hour on his mowing machine while a mad bull stood guard and threatened his life whenever he...
View ArticleGerald “Jerry” Moore, 1939-2013
Mr. Gerald L. “Jerry” Moore, 73, of LaPorte, died Sunday, July 14, 2013, at his residence. He was born Nov. 13, 1939, in Gary, IN, to Arthur and Bernice (Swanson) Moore and had lived in LaPorte since...
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Garrison Keillor among Sinai headliners for 60th season
Garrison Keillor Storyteller Garrison Keillor, analyst Charles Krauthammer and cancer specialist Dr. Margaret Cuomo are among speakers for the 60th-anniversary season of the Sunday Sinai Forum. Purdue...
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It’s official: Case closed with no charges filed against resident who shot,...
Jason Rabe The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office officially announced July 16, 2013, that resident Stephen Penny will face no charges in the shooting death of intruder Jason Rabe on July 8 in the 6700...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 17
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 17, 1913 – Preliminary steps are taken for a Club of Motorists. Memberships will be $1 each. July 17, 1963 – In the steady decline of railroad...
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MC firefighters, Unity Foundation form Mount Baldy Miracle Fund for boy
Nathan Woessner A group of Michigan City firefighters, some of whom were instrumental in saving the life of 6-year-old Nathan Woessner, have teamed with the Unity Foundation of LaPorte County to...
View ArticleCooling centers open in LaPorte, Michigan City
With temperatures expected to stay in the 90s through Friday, LaPorte and Michigan City have made cooling centers available to anyone who needs a place to cool off. LaPorte City Hall: 801 Michigan...
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Donald Kalsow, 1929-2013
Mr. Donald W. Kalsow, 84, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Hamilton Grove Communities, New Carlisle, IN. He was born Feb. 13, 1929, in LaPorte to Lester and Charlotte (Fenker) Kalsow and lived his...
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Organizations, churches, businesses come through to set up Red Cross blood...
Once again, LaPorte County entities are coming through to help replenish blood and platelet supplies. With blood donations down about 10 percent in June and early July, the American Red Cross issued...
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MILO TO REMAIN AS LP MAYOR AFTER INTERVIEWING FOR STATE AUDITOR
LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo, less than two years into her first term, has decided to remain as the city’s leader after interviewing with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence for the open position of state auditor. The...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 18
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 18, 1913 – The insanity commission finds a Maple Avenue man unbalanced and fit for treatment in the Longcliff hospital for the insane. July...
View Article2013 LP County Fair 4-H results — 3
Submitted by LaPorte County Extension Office (EDITOR’S NOTE: More results posted under WNLP’s Community and Organizations categories.) Dog Poster Grand Champion: Holly Martin, New Durham; Reserve...
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Roy McGinty, 1952-2013
Roy Wayne McGinty, 61, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 7:17 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born May 2, 1952, in Dyess, Arkansas, to Frank and Erma (Jenkins)...
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LaPorte County EMS lauded for its role in saving boy at Mount Baldy
LaPorte County EMS personnel, from left: Pat Pease – EMS administrator; Buddy Kasinger, paramedic, who provided lifesaving care to Nathan on scene after rescue; Scott Erickson, paramedic, one of the...
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