Homespun Harmony action, July 18, 2013
The Homespun Harmony Extension Homemaker Club met Thursday, July 18, 2013, at the home of Phyllis Ekovich. Betty Carpenter called the meeting to order and members answered the question, “Have you ever...
View ArticleFree skin cancer screenings in August
IU Health is offering free skin cancer screenings to the public this August. The screenings are not recommended for those who have seen a dermatologist within the past three years. Pre-registration is...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 27
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 27, 1913 – The male chorus of the St. John’s German Lutheran Church gave a picnic in Kellerman’s Grove on Weller Avenue yesterday. July 27,...
View ArticleOne dead, one hurt in car-tree accident Saturday morning
The driver was killed and a passenger was injured when a car hit a tree on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at about 5:41 a.m. in the 6000 North block of County Road 525 West in Springfield Township. According...
View ArticleFree seminar on veterans’ benefits is July 30
Veterans and family members are invited to a free seminar on veterans’ benefits to be held at Settlers House, 3304 Monroe St., LaPorte, on Tuesday, July 30, at 11 a.m. LaPorte County Veterans Service...
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Anna Marie Erickson, 1917-2013
Anna Marie (Aebli) Erickson, 96, of LaPorte, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Fountainview Terrace, LaPorte. She was born in Sand Lake, Minnesota, on July 3, 1917, to Kaspar Aebli and Suzanna...
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Raymond “Pete” Hynek, 1926-2013
Mr. Raymond P. “Pete” Hynek, 87, of LaPorte, died at 6:33 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2013, at his home. He was born March 24, 1926, in LaPorte to Henry and Maria (Lizak) Hynek and was a lifelong resident of...
View ArticleMonthly siren test is Saturday, Aug. 3
The LaPorte County Emergency Management Agency notifies residents that the next test of LaPorte County warning sirens is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3, at 11 a.m. During the test (conducted every...
View ArticleTryouts for Fall 8U fastpitch team are Aug. 1
The LaPorte Fastpitch Club’s Travel Division will hold a tryout for a Fall 8U team to enter into Portage’s PJM Fall League. Anyone interested in trying out for the team must have been born in 2004 or...
View ArticleLeadership LP County chooses new officers
Leadership LaPorte County recently held its annual Board of Directors Strategic Planning Retreat and fiscal-year ending board meeting. A new slate of officers was approved at the meeting: President-...
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Singer Shania Povlock is First Friday in the Chapel artist Aug. 2
Shania Povlock The First Friday in the Chapel concert on Friday, Aug. 2, will feature young vocalist Shania Povlock of LaPorte. The free concert begins at noon in the IU Health LaPorte Hospital Family...
View ArticleHelen Shott, 1926-2013
Helen M. Shott, 87, of LaPorte, and formerly of Walkerton, IN, died peacefully at 11:48 a.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace, LaPorte. She was born July 13, 1926, in...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 30
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 30, 1913 – A new cut glass industry that will employ over a hundred people is coming to LaPorte. July 30, 1963 – Robert J. Zimmermann is named...
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Mountain bike time trial added to Tour de LaPorte Aug. 24, 25
Photos provided Walk, run, bike or all of the above during the 12th annual Tour de LaPorte Aug. 24 and 25, all benefiting the LaPorte Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Patient Fund. All events will start...
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First Friday Downtown Movie Aug. 2 is “Journey to the Center of the Earth”
The First Friday Night Movie series continues with “Journey to the Center of the Earth” (2008) on Friday, Aug. 2. This free outdoor movie is screened in the parking lot at State and Monroe streets....
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 5
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 5, 1913 – A new boiler will be installed in the factory of the LaPorte Carriage Company. The company has prospects of having a good year next...
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Super boats churn up Lake Michigan
Photos by Mike Kellems (click to enlarge) The fifth annual Great Lakes Grand Prix again brought super boats to the waters of Lake Michigan off Michigan City Aug. 4, 2013. Here are some scenes from the...
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LaPorte native Rich Finlay interns at C-SPAN
LaPorte native and Purdue University student Rich Finlay is one of 27 students serving as summer 2013 interns at C-SPAN in Washington, D.C. Finlay interns in the event research unit, where he helps...
View ArticleKenneth “Nipper” Johnson, 1934-2013
Mr. Kenneth A. “Nipper” Johnson, 79, of LaPorte, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at Golden Living-Fountainview Nursing Home, LaPorte. He was born Feb. 18, 1934, in LaPorte to Alfred and Tora...
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Police are looking for Zachary Roberts
LaPorte police are looking for Zachary Roberts, who is wanted through LaPorte Circuit Court for failure to appear on charges of theft, a Class D felony, and criminal mischief, a Class A misdemeanor....
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