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Rae Ann Womack, 1936-2013
Rae Ann Womack, 77, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 11:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born May 30, 1936, in Winamac, IN. Rae Ann retired after 23 years of service...
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Theresa Gribble, 1952-2013
Theresa M. Gribble, 61, of LaPorte, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Aug. 19, 2013, at 10:30 p.m. at her home. She was born Feb. 28, 1952, in LaPorte to Phillip J. and Kathryn P. (Russ)...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 21
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 21, 1913 — LaPorte County Fair directors respond to a suggestion and increase seating capacity at the fair. Aug. 21, 1963 – The cafeteria and...
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Welcome, Jayla Ann Abdullah
Jayla Ann Abdullah was born Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at 7:35 p.m. at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long. Her proud parents are Anwar and Jena Abdullah....
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Seize what’s left of summer with park concerts: LPHS Band Wednesday, Me and...
LaPorte High School Band and Color Guard (Click on photos to enlarge) Catch a ray of summer while it’s still shining — only four more concerts remain in the 2013 season of Arts in the Park. This week...
View ArticleLaPorte woman faces possible charges for repeatedly kicking dog
A LaPorte woman faces possible charges of animal abuse after she was seen repeatedly kicking a dog i the 1000 block of Maple Avenue on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013. LaPorte Police stated in a report that at...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions action, Aug. 19, 2013
LaPorte Lions met Aug. 19, 2013, at Western Inn. Boss Lion Doug Buell asked Ralph E. Howes to lead “God Bless America,” the Pledge of Allegiance and Lions songs. Sandra Provan offered prayer. Buell...
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Catherine (Fraze) Flynn, 1934-2013
Catherine Marie (Fraze) Flynn, 78, of LaPorte, and formerly of Muncie, IN, died at 11:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Dec. 5, 1934, in Muncie to Ronald and...
View ArticleLaPorte VFW Ladies Auxiliary action, Aug. 7, 2013
The Hubner Swanson Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1130 met Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013. President Joanne Janisch called the meeting to order. Opening services were conducted...
View ArticleLPHS tennis team is 1-1 on young season
The LaPorte boys tennis team is 1-1 on the season after defeating South Bend Riley, 4-1, on Aug. 21 and losing to Mishawaka Marian, 4-1, on Aug. 20. Here are varsity results from LaPorte’s Aug. 21...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 22
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 22, 1913 — Doctors like to eat like other folks. A convention of medical men closes its labors with an elaborate feast at LaPorte’s new Rumely...
View ArticleTwo LP teens arrested after rash of vehicle thefts Aug. 21; various items...
Two LaPorte boys, 16 and 17, were arrested Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, as police were investigating a rash of vehicle thefts in the areas of I, K, L, 16th, 18th, and 6th streets. LaPorte Police were...
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New Carlisle man formally charged with indecent exposure in Soldiers Memorial...
Timmins A New Carlisle man has now been formally charged with public indecency, a Class A misdemeanor, for allegedly disrobing Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, in LaPorte’s Soldiers Memorial Park. Patrick...
View ArticlePortage man killed, LP County man hurt in U.S. 35 North crash Aug. 22
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St. Paul’s Preschool open house is Aug. 27
Children at St. Paul’s Preschool play in the yard at the preschool, 1013 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. (Photo provided) St. Paul’s Preschool, 1013 Indiana Ave., LaPorte, will hold an open house Tuesday, Aug....
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Here are upcoming Red Cross blood drives
Here are upcoming Red Cross blood drives in LaPorte County: – Friday, Aug. 9, 2 to 6 p.m., LaPorte Presbyterian Church Fireside Room, 307 Kingsbury Ave., LaPorte. Please call the church office at...
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Have fun by land and by sea at Michigan City In-Water Boat Show Aug. 22-25
The Michigan City In-Water Boat Show and RV Show will take place at Washington Park, Michigan City, Aug. 22-25. Boat show Boat show hours are Thursday and Friday, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to...
View ArticleSlicers drop soccer match to Valpo, 6-1
LaPorte fell to Valparaiso, 6-1, in boys soccer Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at Valpo. Jon Aaron scored the Slicers’ lone goal. No assists were tallied for LaPorte. Carter Huber had 9 saves for the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 23
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 23, 1913 – The locomotive and three cars on the William F. Smith short-distance line are hurled into a ditch. Aug. 23, 1963 – About $500,000...
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JASON TIBBS OF LAPORTE CHARGED WITH 1993 MURDER OF RAYNA RISON
TIBBS (Sept. 23. 2013, LaPorte County Jail mugshot) UPDATE: COURT ORDER REVEALS DETAILS OF TIBBS’ ALLEGED INVOLVEMENT (SCROLL DOWN): http://media.trb.com/media/acrobat/2013-08/186012160-23125246.pdf...
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