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Boy hurt when tree pierces car after being struck
Photo by Jay Anglin (click to enlarge) Two people, including a boy, in this car were injured Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, when the car hit this tree along Ind. 35 North, according to the LaPorte County...
View ArticleInfant Avery Noelle Smith, Aug. 7, 2013
Avery Noelle Smith of LaPorte was stillborn on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born to Megan Walls and Cory Smith. Besides her parents, she leaves behind her...
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HannaFest is Aug. 9, 10
Come and visit the little historic Town of Hanna, just off U.S. 30 in the southern part of LaPorte County, as it hosts its annual HannaFest Friday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 10. Here’s the schedule...
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Art is focus of Aug. 10 “2nd Saturdays” in downtown LaPorte
LaPorte artist Dave Russell draws a caricature during the 2012 Art Walk. Photo provided by Temple News Agency Art is the focus for the Aug. 10 “2nd Saturdays” event in downtown LaPorte! From 5 to 7...
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Volunteer to help a great organization — Reins of Life
Therapy comes in many forms, and one of the most touching is the bonding relationship between human and animal. Reins of Life Inc. offers just that, providing therapeutic horseback riding for children...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 9
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 9, 1913 – The Odd Fellows will have a union picnic at Bluffside, Pine Lake, on labor’s next holiday. Aug. 9, 1963 – The newborn son of...
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Norma Jean Irwin, 1934-2013
Mrs. Norma Jean Irwin, 79, of LaPorte, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born July 10, 1934, in Menominee, MI, to Leonard and Leta (Klontz) Bright. Norma Jean had...
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Cleo Jean Oberholtzer, 1945-2013
Ms. Cleo Jean Oberholtzer, 68, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after a one-week illness. She was born May 19, 1945, in LaPorte to...
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Lynne Gilliland, 1947-2013
Lynne Ann Gilliland, 66, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly at 2 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at her home. She was born May 9, 1947, in LaPorte to Paul and Esther (Rosenau) Lehker and lived her entire life in...
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Welcome, Lillian Kay Wright
(Click on photo to enlarge) Lillian Kay Wright was born Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at 4:50 pm at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. Her parents are Jessica and Dustin Wright of LaPorte. Lillian weighed 9...
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2nd heroin-dealing arrest in one week made in LaPorte
Camarillo Another LaPorte resident has been charged with dealing heroin — the second within days. On Thursday, Aug. 8, Patty 2013, Chelsea Patty, 22, of LaPorte, was arrested and charged with dealing...
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Retirement, promotions and transfers announced at LaPorte County Sheriff’s Dept.
Top row: Scott Bell, Mike Kellems. Bottom row: Andy Hynek, Marvin McCoy. On July 26, 2013, LaPorte County Jail Commander Capt. Scott Bell retired after 30 years of service to the sheriff’s department....
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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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Wags to Whiskers offers all things pet-friendly Aug. 17
The LaPorte County Parks Department and the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter will host the 3rd annual Wags to Whiskers Pet Fest in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Luhr County...
View ArticleDonald Istatt, 1927-2013
Mr. Donald E. Istatt, 86, of LaPorte, died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born April 16, 1927, in Rolling Prairie, IN, to William and Hazel (Wagner) Istatt....
View ArticleRay Hamilton, 1943-2013
Mr. Ray E. Hamilton, 70, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died at 8:05 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at South Bend Hospice House following an 8-month illness. He was born March 16, 1943, in LaPorte to Gene and...
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Hanna Helen Ohlund
Hanna Helen Ohlund died as the result of a car accident on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013. She generously donated her organs through IOPO, heroically saving the lives of at least eight fortunate people....
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Classics meet as Ruth Sabin residents enjoy vintage autos
Information and photo provided by Bill Hedge (Click on photo to enlarge) On Thursday evening, Aug. 8, 2013, thirteen automobiles driven and owned by members of the Michiana Antique Auto Club visited...
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Lubeznik’s Lakefront Art Festival returns for 32nd year Aug. 17, 18
Patrons ponder paintings at the 2012 Lakefront Arts Festival. (WNLP photo; click to enlarge) One of the largest art shows in the Midwest, set in one of the most beautiful settings anywhere, returns...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 12
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 12, 1913 – An engineer drops dead from an attack of heart trouble in his cab while running the Lake Erie train. Aug. 12, 1963 — Radio...
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