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Michael “Mike” Pastewski, 1960-2019
Michael “Mike” Robert Pastewski, 59, of LaPorte, IN, formerly of Burnham, IL, passed away peacefully at 8:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in his home. He was born March 31, 1960, in Chicago, IL, to...
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Great Shots: Was that a hang glider?
From Mary Ketchmark of Wanatah: “For the last two years I’ve been taking photos of a pair of bald eagles that live in Valpo. Last year they had two eaglets and this year they had another pair of...
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Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 23, 1919 — A LaPorte girl goes to Michigan City to wed a Chicago man who does not arrive. Her mother had some objection to the ceremony. The...
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Watch for bikers, runners during Tour de LaPorte this weekend
Information from LaPorte Park and Recreation Department The Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte’s annual Tour de LaPorte will take place Friday through Sunday in Soldiers Memorial Park. Please be aware...
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UPDATE: Overpass lanes reopen after semi knocks down overhead sign Friday;...
This INDOT photo shows the truck up against the bent overhead sign at the corner of the overpass and Lincolnway. INDOT shadowed the logos on the semi. Update from the LaPorte INDOT office at about 2...
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Doran Boudreau, 1946-2019
Doran Ray Boudreau, 73, of Michigan City, IN, passed away peacefully at 7:27 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. at Franciscan Health Hospital, Michigan City. He was born April 16, 1946, in LaPorte, IN, to...
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Anna Mae Pickering, 1925-2019
Anna Mae Pickering, 94, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at Hamilton Communities Inc. in New Carlisle, IN. She was born Jan. 5, 1925, in Oak Park, IL, the daughter of William Jones...
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Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 24, 1919 — The Johns Bus Company will have two extra buses to take people coming to LaPorte on the Hanna and Wanatah lines during the fair on...
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Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte breaks ground on new offices and conference...
Left side back row: James Clarke, Dr. Gary Wheeland. Left side front row: Tim Larson, Jim Kaminski, Daniel Kaminski, Rory Bunce, Drumm Osborn. Right side, back row: Rich Schmitt, Jeffrey Bernel, Jane...
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Burly Cougars take care of Slicers, 48-14, in opening-night rivalry
WNLP story and LP-NP game shots by Mike Kellems The season opener for football teams in LaPorte County kicked off Friday night, Aug. 23, 2019, with some explosive play and a whole lot of points on...
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Beware: Obey road closure at Johnson and 400N or face the consequences
From the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office: The intersection of Johnson Road and County Road 400 North remains closed due to the ongoing construction project. Do not violate the “ROAD CLOSED” signage by...
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We interrupt this Tour de LaPorte to bring you breaking news …
WNLP photos by Bob Wellinski Leave it to Wellinski to find the bizarre along the bike trail. “It was just a matter of time before I would catch up to Bigfoot. Who would have thought it was going to be...
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Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 26, 1919 — Seven years ago today, the People’s Trust & Savings Bank opened its doors to the public. It has $1,012,016.19. LaPorte is...
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Wait — that’s not the sweet smell of sweaty athletes
Morse County officers manning posts at intersections during the Tour de LaPorte smelled something other than the fresh country air on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. Sgts. Jon Burger and L. Scott Boswell were...
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What is wrong with these people?
Friday at 4 p.m. Just 24 hours later. Same area the year before. This trash can was dragged 100 yards from a home and dumped. Column and photos by Mike Kellems This past Friday, Aug. 23, while on my...
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Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 27, 1919 — All of Hungary is put under martial law. The situation is getting worse and there is great political uncertainty. Aug. 27, 1969 —...
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Alice Trubey, 1927-2019
Alice G. Trubey, 91, of South Bend, IN, passed away Aug. 25, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. She was born in South Bend to the late William Joseph and Anna (Byski) Martin on Nov. 7, 1927....
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The imperiled political center
Opinion column by Leigh Morris, former mayor of LaPorte and former chairman of the LaPorte County Republican Party The other day, I was driving down a road that was recently repaved but had not yet had...
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Great Shots: Pollen paradise and a volcanic sunset
We need more bees. Thankfully this one is in heaven, completely coated in pollen. Tammy Lidgard took this great shot of the bee on top of her bird feeder. Below that, Bill Power sends this shot with...
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27th Door Village Harvest Festival is Sept. 7-8
The 27th Door Village Harvest Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8, at Scipio Township Park, 3501 W. Joliet Road. There is no admission charge to attend the festival; however,...
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