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Mother and kids escape apartment fire at Woods Edge; building evacuated
The fire-gutted remains of a bedroom in the first-floor apartment. LaPorte County EMS responded as well. Here Emergency Medical Technician Lindsey Barth comforts a 1-year-old girl who fortunately...
View ArticleTom Kouttoulas, 1958-2019
Tom Kouttoulas, 60, of LaPorte, IN, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in his home. He was born Dec. 29, 1958, in Gary, IN, to the late Greg and Mary (Doumis) Kouttoulas. Surviving are...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 2
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 2, 1919 — A Michigan City insane man made his third unsuccessful attempt to end his life in the jail when he tore up the mattress on his cot...
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Here’s to the laborers — past and present — who’ve shaped LaPorte
Photos and information courtesy of LaPorte County Historical Society Happy Labor Day to every worker in every job and profession, and to those who retired after years of labor. To mark the holiday,...
View ArticleK of C’s Soccer Challenge for girls and boys is Sept. 29
The Knights of Columbus of St Michael Council in LaPorte will host its annual Soccer Challenge at the YMCA Soccer Fields on Andrew Avenue Sunday, Sept. 29. This is for boys and girls ages 9-14....
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ICS Whiskers of the Week: Diamond and Moana
Diamond WNLP and the Independent Cat Society introduce these two Whiskers of the Week, Diamond and Moana. Diamond has so much sparkle! She loves other cats and enjoys mothering the kittens in her room....
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Register now for READ’s 16th annual Scrabble tournament Sept. 19
READ LaPorte County Inc.’s 16th annual Scrabble Tournament fundraiser is set for Thursday, Sept. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the LaPorte VFW, 181 McClung Rd. Come as a two-person team to compete in the...
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Meet the man behind the mural at Sept. 17 historical society meeting
A very small portion of the new downtown mural depicting LaPorte’s history and people. The LaPorte County Historical Society will present “The Making of the Mural” and “The Present and Future of...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 3
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 3, 1919 — A woman from near Chesterton on her way to attend a wedding in Otis in a buggy dies when pigs run across the road in front of her,...
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Great Shot: a nice stroll through the meadow
Katie Mitschelen says, “While driving through Rolling Prairie on Saturday (Aug. 31), my daughter and I were lucky enough to spot four sandhill cranes hanging out in a field just beyond the elementary...
View ArticleLocal man dies in SUV rollover on Ind. 39
From the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office: On Aug. 31, 2019, at approximately 8:17 p.m., deputies were summoned to Ind. 39 and the I-80/90 (Indiana Toll Road) entrance/exit ramp regarding a motor...
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Lawrence “Tony” Homan Jr., 1987-2019
Lawrence “Tony” Anthony Homan Jr., 31, of South Bend, IN, passed away unexpectedly at 8:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in LaPorte, IN. He was born Sept. 9, 1987, in Merrillville, IN, to Lawrence...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 4
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 4, 1919 — Joseph M. Kramer, of this city, is a member of a committee to conduct a campaign for funds for war sufferers, regardless of...
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Mark Tibbs, 1959-2019
Mark Brian Tibbs, 59, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, MI. He was born Nov. 18, 1959, in South Bend, IN, to Virgil and Dorothy (Wellinski) Tibbs. In...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Sept. 5
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Sept. 5, 1919 — Contractors for the Carnegie library in LaPorte are two weeks ahead of schedule. The last concrete for the foundation will be...
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Attention, first responders: Respond to South Shore for free rides
To show appreciation and to say thank you for their service to the community, the South Shore Line is inviting all active-duty first responders to ride the trains free of charge Wednesday, Sept. 11,...
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Dragons will again invade LaPorte: Dunebrook boat races are Sept. 7
More than 500 paddlers will compete in the ancient Chinese sport of dragon boat racing Saturday, Sept. 7, at Stone Lake, LaPorte. Think of them as canoes on steroids: each holds 16 to 20 paddlers and...
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Ted Keller, 1930-2019
Ted E. Keller, 89, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. He was born Feb. 26, 1930, in LaPorte to the late George and Mary (Lizak) Keller. Ted attended LaPorte High School and Union...
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Come and hear Dure and Diedrich tickle the ivories Friday
Rose Marie Dure All are invited to attend a free concert in the LaPorte Hospital Chapel at noon Friday, Sept. 6. Two local pianists, Donovan Diedrich and Rose Marie Dure, will debut as “Dure and...
View ArticleSept. 8 is Homecoming Sunday at Presbyterian church
Please join the Presbyterian Church of LaPorte for a combined worship service on Homecoming Sunday Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. The message, “Are You Catching What God is Pitching?” will be centered around the...
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