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Amanda Lovins, 1993-2013
Amanda M. Lovins, 20, of Hamlet, IN, died unexpectedly in an automobile accident at 1:12 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2013, in LaPorte County. She was born March 18, 1993, in LaPorte to Tony Lovins and Lisa...
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PNC plans to build major complex for events, athletics, commencement and more
Click on this artist’s rendering to enlarge Purdue North Central plans to break ground in 2014 on a new Student Services and Activities Complex on its Westville campus. The complex will have the...
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New Prairie middle schoolers conduct Prom Parking Lot Blitz
(Click on photo to enlarge) New Prairie Middle School 8th graders (from left) Tyler Miller, Riley Moody and Kodie Johnson did a “Prom Parking Lot Blitz” on Friday, April 26. Members of the Lead and...
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Emma Ransom, 1923-2013
Emma Ransom, 89, of Plover, WI, and formerly of LaPorte, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 3:35 a.m. at Mapleridge Memory Care, Plover. She was born Aug. 30, 1923, in Mandan, ND, to Frank and Emma...
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New LaPorte Fire Department truck dazzles at Indy display
The new LPFD truck on display at Lucas Oil Field. Click on photos to enlarge (photos courtesy of LPFD) The LaPorte Fire Department’s impressive new rig was front and center in Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil...
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Moments in Time, May 1
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 1, 1913 – Commencement was held for the graduating class of New Carlisle School last evening. May 1, 1963 – After yesterday’s two-inch...
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Treatment of invasive weed on LP lakes to begin May 2
(Click on photo to enlarge) Many lakeside dwellers came home from work Monday, April 30, 2013, to find little yellow signs along their shorelines. The signs were posted by employees of Aquatic Control...
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William “Bill” Miller, 1934-2013
William “Bill” Miller, 78, of Las Vegas, NV, and formerly of LaPorte, died April 27, 2013. He was born Oct. 20, 1934, in LaPorte to Leone (Prokop) and Elmer Miller. He had lived in Las Vegas for the...
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Richard “Dick” Thistle, 1925-2013
Richard “Dick” Calvin Thistle, 88, died quietly Friday, April 26, 2013, in LaPorte. He was born April 9, 1925, in Everett, MA, to Richard and Elsie Thistle. He grew up with his brother Everett and his...
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Evelyn Moffitt, 1925-2013
Evelyn Moffitt, 88, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 4:17 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Brentwood, LaPorte. She was born Feb. 17, 1925, in Hamlet, IN, to Leslie T. and Ethel V. (Hancock) Coup. Evelyn...
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Owners of dog left in hot van may face charges
LaPorte’s first hot-weather period of the 2013 season has already produced a possible animal neglect charge, and a warning from authorities not to leave pets in unattended vehicles. LaPorte Police...
View ArticleSlicers edge Lake Central, 3-2, in tennis
LaPorte defeated Lake Central, 3-2, in tennis action on May 1, 2013. Match results: 1S: Caroline Boger (LP) d. Kate Toth (LC) 7-5, 6-2 2S: Marlo Owczarzek (LC) d. Jill Boger (LP) 4-6, 7-6 (8-6), 6-4...
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Moments in Time, May 2
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 2, 1913 – There is a movement to re-establish post office open windows on Sundays and Sabbath delivery of mail. May 2, 1963 – The LaPorte YMCA...
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Historian of the Year Awards to be presented May 21
Presentation of the 15th annual Historian of the Year Awards will take place during the LaPorte County Historical Society’s annual Spring Dinner meeting at the Swanson Activity Center for Older Adults,...
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Duo to perform in the style of Simon & Garfunkel at Temple May 11
Temple News Agency, 816 Jefferson Ave., will present a duo performing in the style of Simon & Garfunkel beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11. The event is part of downtown LaPorte’s first “2nd...
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John Records Landecker will speak, sign books at LP Library May 15
Legendary radio disc jockey John Records Landecker will speaking and sign copies of his new book at the LaPorte County Public Library on Wednesday, May 15, from noon to 2 p.m. His book, “‘Records’...
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Rep. Pelath to host tree giveaway May 4
State Rep. Scott Pelath will host a free tree giveaway on Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Michigan City Mainstreet Association’s Farmers Market, located at Washington and 8th streets. The...
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Jon Buss, 1948-2013
Jon Littleton Buss, 64, of New Carlisle, IN, died May 1, 2013 at his home. He was born Aug. 6, 1948. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, May 8, at 4:30 p.m. CST (5:30 p.m....
View ArticleLa Lumiere’s Run for the Roses auction is May 4
The La Lumiere School Parents Association will host its annual spring auction May 4 at 6 p.m. at the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City. Inspired by the Kentucky Derby, this year’s event will have the...
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Steeple gone; skyline changes
Phil Alban captured this shot of the St. Paul steeple being removed from the church building on Thursday afternoon, May 2, 2013. Kevin Nicholson sent this shot to WNLP, showing the majestic steeple...
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