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Come and “meet” 6 historic LaPorte County residents Aug. 10
Sandy Gleim portrays country singer Linda Parker at the 2012 Memorial Gardens Cemetery Tour. Photos provided (click to enlarge) Come and meet six notable cemetery “residents” of LaPorte County during...
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Here are upcoming Red Cross blood drives
Here are upcoming Red Cross blood drives in LaPorte County: – Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Salvation Army, 3240 Monroe St., LaPorte – Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to noon, LaPorte Kroger –...
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Truman Hammonds, 1935-2013
Truman E. Hammonds, 78, of LaPorte, died at 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Jan. 19, 1935, in Cookeville, TN, to Horace E. and Auda (Woolbright) Hammonds....
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Grand theft auto, “911” assistance, roadblocks and more … 1907 style
A.J. Rumely Sr.’s 1907 Buick (like the one pictured here) was taken for a joyride. By Fern Eddy Schultz, LaPorte County Historian LaPorte recently had a rash of thefts from autos. A modern crime? Climb...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 6
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 6, 1913 – Tomorrow will be a holiday in LaPorte. The business men’s picnic on the Interlaken grounds promises to be a successful event from...
View ArticleDrug overdose suspected in 21-year-old’s death at LaPorte apartment Aug. 5
A 21-year-old man died of a suspected drug overdose at Country Acres Apartments in LaPorte on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, according to LaPorte Police. Police, LaPorte County EMS and LaPorte Fire Department...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions action, Aug. 5, 2013
LaPorte Lions met Aug. 5, 2013, at Western Inn. Boss Lion Doug Buell welcomed members and asked Ralph E. Howes to lead “God Bless America” and the Pledge of Allegiance. Sandra Provan offered prayer....
View ArticleNew books, DVDs at library
Here are the latest books and DVDs available at LaPorte County Public Library and its branches. To reserve a copy, visit the following link: www.laportelibrary.com. Adult Department books “Mistress” by...
View ArticleCome catch the LaPorte City Band in its final summer concert of 2013 Aug. 7
The LaPorte City Band, under the direction of Chuck Steck, will make its final appearance of the summer Arts in the Park series on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park....
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Tona Foldenauer, 49
Tona M. Foldenauer, 49, of Michigan City, IN, died at 7:29 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health, Michigan City. Tona loved reading, camping, fishing, and participating in many...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 7
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 7, 1913 – A hobo beats and cuts a Lake Shore brakeman this morning. Aug. 7, 1963 – The LaPorte Community School Board is asking for an 89-cent...
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Chicago carillonneur to play at LP Presbyterian Church Aug. 11
Wylie Crawford, carillonneur at the University of Chicago and Chicago Botanic Garden, will perform at The Presbyterian Church of LaPorte, 307 Kingsbury Ave., on Sunday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m. Bring lawn...
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Welcome, Hunter Robert Giesler
(Click on photo to enlarge) Hunter Robert Giesler was born Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at 12:58 a.m. at IU Health LaPorte Hospital to Kelsey and Andrew Giesler of LaPorte. Hunter weighed 8 pounds and was...
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Another gullywasher today as storm system moves through LaPorte
Photo by Mike Kellems (click to enlarge) Storm clouds fill the sky above the LaPorte County Complex on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 7, 2013, in this photo by Mike Kellems. Watch for standing water on...
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John Lilovich, 1930-2013
John Matt Lilovich, 83, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, in his home. He was born Feb. 17, 1930, in Chicago to Matthew and Ethel (Ginay) Lilovich. John owned the Great...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 8
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 8, 1913 – All of LaPorte attended the best merchants’ picnic ever held in this city on the shores of Pine Lake. Aug. 8, 1963 – President...
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LaPorte teen charged with dealing heroin
Edgar Camarillo, 19, of LaPorte, was charged Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, with dealing heroin in the area. LaPorte County Metro Operations arrested Camarillo on a charge of dealing a Schedule 1 controlled...
View ArticlePolice: 12-year-old girls caught with over $1,067 worth of stolen property...
Two 12-year-old girls were arrested Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, for allegedly stealing more than $1,000 worth of items from vehicles at a LaPorte apartment complex. LaPorte Police were summoned to...
View ArticleExtension Homemakers appreciate support at fair
On behalf of the LaPorte County Extension Homemakers, I would like to thank everyone who visited our fair booth and bid on the items in the silent auction. The Coolspring Project club was in charge of...
View ArticleBrenda Bailey, 1962-2013
Brenda Jean Bailey, 51, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born March 19, 1962, in LaPorte to Kelly and Carol (Dietrich) Wireman. In 1986, she married Rick...
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