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Shawn Snow and Katie Steele to marry
(Click on photo to enlarge) Shawn Snow and Katie Steele are getting married on May 11, 2013, in Valparaiso, IN. Shawn is the son of Ed and Sharon Snow. He is a 2006 graduate of New Prairie High...
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Widner, other guest artists to return for LPHS JazzFest May 3
Jazz artist Jim Widner (click to enlarge) The LaPorte High School Jazz Bands will present their 24th annual JazzFest on Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m. in the LaPorte High School Auditorium. Performances will...
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Are you a 1983 LPHS grad? Time for 30th reunion
The LaPorte High School Class of 1983′s 30th reunion will take place June 29 at Rother’s Pub in Best Western Inn, 444 Pine Lake Ave., LaPorte. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. in...
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Robert “Ernie” Tompkins, 1935-2013
Mr. Robert “Ernie” Tompkins, 77, of Mill Creek, IN, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at his home. He was born Oct. 4, 1935, in South Bend, IN, to Russell and Esther (Heltzel) Tompkins. Ernie worked for...
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Slicers win a pair at Goshen
Slicer Cameron Watt successfully avoids a tag (note baseball in the dust) as he slides into third base. Photos and info by Mike Kellems (Click on photos to enlarge) The LaPorte Slicers baseball squad...
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Moments in Time, April 29
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 29, 1913 – Ten thousand people greeted “Billy” Sunday in South Bend when the big revival was opened in that city. April 29, 1963 – Susan Jean...
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Kids can explore during Night at the Museum May 3
Kids gather at last year’s Night at the Museum event. (LaPorte County Historical Society photo) The LaPorte County Historical Society Museum will again host its popular “Night at the Museum” for kids...
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Rose Marie and Robert Dure to perform in May 3 chapel concert
Rose Marie and Robert Dure will perform at the May 3 First Friday in the Chapel concert at LaPorte Hospital Family Chapel. All community members are invited to this free performance, which begins at...
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Jean Matve, 1927-2013
Jean L. Matve, 86, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died April 28, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born in South Bend, IN, on Feb. 13, 1927, to John E. and Mary (Anderson) Livelsberger. Jean was an...
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Maxine Avery, 1934-2013
Maxine G. Avery, 78, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 4, 1934, in South Chicago, IL, to Theophil “Ted” and Veronica...
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69 weapons collected during MCPD “Get More Buck for your Bang” drive
Michigan City Police collected 69 weapons during its “Get More Buck for your Bang” gun drive April 26-27, 2013, in which citizens could exchange weapons for Walmart gift cards. Forty of the weapons...
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Welcome, Makenna Lynn Largen
(Click on photos to enlarge) Makenna Lynn Largen was born April 1, 2013, at 5:34 a.m. at IU Health LaPorte Hospital to Joshua Largen and Alexandra Cook of Kingsford Heights, IN. She weighed 6 pounds,...
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Anna Nash, 1928-2013
Mrs. Anna Mae Nash, 85, of LaPorte, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Golden Living Center-Countryside in LaPorte. She was born Jan. 8, 1928, in Alexander County, IL, to Curtis and Dixie (Brown)...
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Jeffrey DeCamp, 1970-2013
Jeffrey S. DeCamp, 42, of LaPorte, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Oct. 7, 1970, in LaPorte to Richard and Barbara (Dawson) DeCamp. Jeff attended...
View ArticleLPHS Wind Ensemble, Treble Chorale advance to state finals
The LaPorte High School Wind Ensemble and Treble Chorale have qualified for the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) State Finals to be held May 3 and 4 in Indianapolis. The treble chorale...
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Moments in Time, April 30
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 30, 1913 – Austria is preparing for military action in Montenegro and Albania. April 30, 1963 – Snow, wind, rain and low-30 temperatures...
View ArticleLP Savings Bank adds 2 to its team
The LaPorte Savings Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Gary A. Booth as Residential Mortgage Loan Manager, and Robert M. Zborowski, CTP, as a Commercial Lender. Booth is a native of Niles, MI,...
View ArticleEmployee news from Harbour Trust
Leon Dargis, chairman of Harbour Trust & Investment Management Co., announces the following additions to the staff as well as the achievements of existing associates: Welcome to the newest staff...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions action, April 29, 2013
LaPorte Lions met April 29, 2013, in the Monaco Room, Best Western Inn. Boss Lion Oscar Ryl-Kuchar asked Ralph E. Howes to lead “God Bless America,” the Pledge of Allegiance and a Lions song. Sandra...
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Informational meeting on boat races to be held May 7
maplecitygrandprix.com photo (click to enlarge) An informational public meeting on the Maple City Grand Prix boat races will be held May 7 at 7 p.m. at LaPorte City Hall. Information that will be...
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