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Moments in Time, Aug. 28

Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 28, 1919 — The war department will open retail stores in 13 cities to sell commodities like socks, underwear, shirts, raincoats, blankets,...

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Tom Milo Big Band will bring a swinging finish to Arts in the Park season...

The free Arts in the Park summer concert series will close with two high energy performances, featuring an up-and-coming pop / country performer and the ever-popular Tom Milo Big Band. Featured...

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Elizabeth Sardon, 1952-2019

Elizabeth Sardon, 67, of Long Beach, IN, passed away Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL. She was born July 10, 1952, in Camiling, Tarlac Philippines, to Major Zoilo...

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Eugene Shurte, 1931-2019

Eugene LeRoy Shurte, 87 of Wanatah, IN, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019.  He was born Nov. 20, 1931, in Wanatah to John and Grace (Schlundt) Shurte.  Gene graduated from Wanatah High School in 1949...

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“What’d you do at work today?”“Oh, we guided 21-ton beams into place as they...

WNLP photos by Bob Wellinski The “dogbone” reconfiguration of the U.S. 20/Ind. 2 intersection continues east of LaPorte. Hopes are that the new design will reduce the number of accidents and...

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Moments in Time, Aug. 29

Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 29, 1919 — A Cook County woman was sentenced to six months in the house of correction. Testimony said she led an immoral life since she was 6,...

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Election board to certify candidates at Friday meeting

From LaPorte County Clerk Kathy Chroback’s office: The LaPorte County Election Board will hold a public meeting on Friday, Aug. 30, at noon at the LaPorte County Complex Meeting Room to certify and...

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Dr. Richard Blair, 1943-2019

Today the state of the world has been left a gentler place to live in because of the life of Reverend Dr. Richard Gerald Blair, born May 31, 1943. Richard has left this world gracefully with profound...

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Patricia Hamilton, 1947-2019

Patricia A. Hamilton, 72, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, at LaPorte Hospital. She was born June 6, 1947, in Illinois to William and Margaret (Dolohery) Hamilton. Patricia was a housekeeper for...

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Kenneth Conn, 1951-2019

Kenneth M. Conn, 67, of LaPorte, IN, passed away unexpectedly at 10:21 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in his home. He was born Oct. 31, 1951, in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, to Perry K. and Irene A. (Stock)...

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Sept. 10 Women in Leadership meeting will feature speaker focusing on...

Owsianowski Press release submitted Women in Leadership of LaPorte County will feature Nancy Owsianowski, founder and president of Roundtable Consulting and co-founder of IndEALA Academy, who will...

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Moments in Time, Aug. 30

Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 30, 1919 — A wily swindler attempted to part a woman from her liberty bonds. He refused to give his name, but he is now serving time. Aug. 30,...

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All he needed was a sturdy stick and the heart of a Marine

(WNLP photo and info by Mike Kellems:) This gentleman, 75 years young, hails from Hammond, IN. As he trekked along Goldring Road he stopped for some water and exclaimed, “I may be last, but I’m a...

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Marjorie Sue Dykstra, 1949-2019

Sue Dykstra was 70 years old and was born on April 3, 1949, in Hindman, KY, to the late Augusta Mosley and Rosco Messer. She passed away Aug. 28, 2019. Sue was an accomplished pool player and reached...

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Ronald Granzo, 1941-2019

Ronald M. Granzo, 78, of Michigan City, IN, passed away peacefully at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, at Aperion Care Arbors, Michigan City. He was born May 12, 1941, in Chicago, IL, to Arthur and...

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Art Explosion at Barker Hall is Sept. 28

Local artists will display their talents for the community on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Art Explosion at Barker Hall, which is located in the heart of Michigan City’s thriving...

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LCSO Board adds two directors

Two new regional leaders are being elected to serve on the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) Board of Directors. Susan Aaron, Chairman of Vision Financial Services, and Dr. Thomas Keon,...

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Moments in Time, Aug. 31

Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 31, 1919 — (no paper) Aug. 31, 1969 — (no paper) Aug. 31, 1994 — American troops will be dispatched to Haiti—either to expel the country’s...

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See the beauty and hear the thunder as 6-horse hitches and more perform at...

A six-horse hitch from Kouts at a past show. (Photo provided) Come witness the power and yet gentleness of giant draft horses at the LaPorte County Draft Horse Association’s annual show Friday and...

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“What’d you do at work today?”“Oh, we guided 21-ton beams into place as they...

WNLP photos by Bob Wellinski The “dogbone” reconfiguration of the U.S. 20/Ind. 2 intersection continues east of LaPorte. Hopes are that the new design will reduce the number of accidents and...

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