Moments in Time, Nov. 21
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Nov. 21, 1913 – A fire alarm was turned in from box 21, corner of Madison and Lake streets, but when the auto truck arrived, only a man running...
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A newspaper career ends, but a love affair with LaPorte continues
Wellinski’s first local newspaper photo on Sept. 28, 1979 … … and his last on Nov. 3, 2013. EDITOR’S NOTE: As reported a few weeks ago on WNLP, longtime photographer Bob Wellinski, who has captured...
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Historical society’s 2014 calendar displays “150 Years of the Civil War in...
(Click on photos to enlarge) Looking for a unique gift for someone who loves LaPorte and its history? Go to the gift shop at the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum and purchase a one-of-a-kind...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Nov. 23
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Nov. 23, 1913 — The executive offices of the M. Rumely Company and the Rumely Products Company will be moved to Chicago at the close of this week....
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Michigan City man charged with Lighthouse Place attempted armed robberies
Hatchell A Michigan City man has been arrested for allegedly trying to rob a customer, then an employee, at gunpoint in a parking lot of Lighthouse Place Outlet Mall on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. Nathan...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions Board action, Nov. 11, 2013
The board of LaPorte Lions met Nov. 11, 2013, at B&J’s American Cafe. Boss Lion Doug Buell asked Sandra Provan to offer prayer. The minutes of the Oct. 8 board meeting were approved as amended....
View ArticleTown and Country Extension Homemakers action, Nov. 14, 2013
Town and Country Extension Homemakers and one guest, Karen Pahl, met Nov. 14, 2013, at the home of Shirley Reinfurth. Pres. Betty Thomas led the Pledge of Allegiance and Homemakers Creed. Roll call was...
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Frances Babcock, 1941-2013
Frances Janette Babcock, 72, of LaPorte, died Nov. 21, 2013, at her home. She was born in Alvin, IL, on Feb. 8, 1941, to Frank Mason and Lura Mae (Huffman) Fetters. Frances was a dedicated homemaker...
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Slicer girls dominate over Riley, 95-29
The LaPorte Slicers girls basketball team soundly defeated South Bend Riley, 95-29, at Slicer Gym on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. Kyleigh Kubik led the Slicers with 27 points and Jaclyn Heath was close...
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Purchase your tickets for Dec. 14 Holiday at the Pops
Tickets for the 19th annual LaPorte Hospital Foundation Holiday at the Pops concert are now on sale! This festive event kicks off the holiday season and takes place Saturday, Dec. 14, at the LaPorte...
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Support various LaPorte causes by filling downtown donation boxes this December
Several downtown LaPorte businesses are helping to give back this holiday season by accepting cash donations for various local causes during December. Look for donation boxes, provided by LaPorte...
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All invited to free Thanksgiving dinner at LaPorte YMCA
FollowtheFord and the LaPorte County Family YMCA will host a free Thanksgiving dinner for the community on Nov. 28 from noon to 5 p.m. at the YMCA, 901 Michigan Ave. Everyone who wants to come and...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Nov. 25
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Nov. 25, 1913 – The new Illinois Thresher Company, organized by William N. Rumely and P.B. McIntyre, former LaPorteans, promises much for Sycamore,...
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LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter will soon be bigger
The existing shelter and the addition on West Ind. 2 in LaPorte. PHOTOS AND INFO BY BOB WELLINSKI (Click on photos to enlarge) The LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter is growing! While dogs inside the...
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John Tuznik, 1923-2013
John Tuznik, 90, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 12:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 24, 1923, in Krempa, Poland, to Jan and Jozefa (Traczynski)...
View ArticleGive back at Presbyterian Church’s Alternative Christmas Dec. 1
The Presbyterian Church of LaPorte invites the community to join in its Alternative Christmas event on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 307 Kingsbury Ave. This event gives...
View ArticleCompete or just eat at Moose Lodge Chili Cook-Off Dec. 8
LaPorte Moose Lodge, 925 Boyd Blvd., will host a Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Dec. 8. The public is invited to attend and participate! The entry fee to compete is $20 per team. Cooking begins at 8:30 a.m....
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LP educational foundation’s inaugural 5K Turkey Trot is Thanksgiving Day
The LaPorte Educational Development Foundation will host its inaugural 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, starting at 8 a.m. outside the LaPorte YMCA, 901 Michigan Ave. Race day registration...
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County highway department’s tons of sand/salt mix ready for slick roads
PHOTOS AND INFO BY BOB WELLINSKI (Click on photos to enlarge) LaPorte County Highway Department employee Harlan Wiltfong uses a backhoe in these photos to pile sand/salt mixture in the county’s...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Nov. 26
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Nov. 26, 1913 — No newspaper available. Nov. 26, 1963 — Lyndon Johnson begins his first day as U.S. president at the White House. Nov. 26, 1988 –...
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