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Raymond Fear, 1926-2013
Raymond Eugene Fear, 87, of LaPorte, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Feb. 4, 1926, in Willow Hill, IL, to Wilbert and Velva (Miller) Fear. Raymond worked as a...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Nov. 30
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Nov. 30, 1913 –LaPorte’s First Baptist Church unanimously chooses to extend a call to Rev. Arthur C. Smith, a pastor in Cincinnati. Nov. 30, 1963 –...
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Santa’s here, and all is merry and bright
The sheer joy on this young lad’s face says it all as he greets Santa. PHOTOS BY BOB WELLINSKI (CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE) In recent years, everything about the LaPorte Santa Parade — the crowds, the...
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Come to view Pioneer Land all aglow at Christmas Open House Dec. 7-8
A “pioneer woman” offers goodies to kids at the 2011 open house. Photo by Dennis Proud (click to enlarge) Pioneer Land at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds will once again glow with the beauty of the...
View Article“Tracy’s Christmas Treasures” bazaar at Tracy UMC Dec. 7
“Tracy’s Christmas Treasures” will take place Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tracy United Methodist Church on Highway 6 southeast of LaPorte (1 mile east of Kingsford Heights). The General...
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Dec. 6 First Friday in the Chapel will feature singer Lucy Vergo, pianist...
First Friday in the Chapel will feature mezzo soprano Lucy Vergo, accompanied by pianist Eleanor DeMarco, on Dec. 6 starting at noon in the IU Health LaPorte Hospital Family Chapel. Lucy Vergo All...
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Get out the Ben-Gay: It’s the 39th annual Turkey Bowl
Players battle for the ball on the infamous “tree play,” in which the quarterback throws the ball into the tree, leaving the pass up for grabs. PHOTOS BY BOB WELLINSKI (CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE) If...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 2
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 2, 1913 – As a result of an attack made upon him by the deputy state boiler inspector, the night police sergeant has a badly swollen face....
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“You’ll shoot your eye out” — or more likely you’ll just enjoy that movie...
Retired LaPorte High School teacher Jim Lampl poses as Ralphie in the famed pink bunny suit in this cutout. “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!” With this line, a beloved holiday movie made its way into...
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Bring your pet, or just stop by for the fun, at Pet Photos with Santa Dec. 7, 14
A couple of pups sit pretty with Santa at the 2012 event. Photo by Beth Boardman (click to enlarge) When you put Santa and a bunch of critters in the same room, fun things are bound to happen. They do...
View ArticleSalem Chapel’s “Christmas Night of Worship” is Dec. 7
Salem Chapel United Methodist Church’s monthly contemporary service is called “Night of Worship.” The next service is Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. This month’s service is ” A Christmas Night of Worship”...
View ArticleCelebration of Life service for Helen Canfield is Dec. 7
A Celebration of Life memorial service for Helen Lucille (Rhoade) Canfield, who died Oct. 14, 2013, will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church of LaPorte with Rev. Sally...
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Missing items from a recent burglary? Don’t miss this Dec. 4 news conference
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office will host a news conference on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 9 a.m. to announce details of a major burglary ring, including arrests and recovered stolen property. The news...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 3
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 3, 1913 – The body of an insurance man is lying in the local morgue while efforts are being made to find his relatives. So far nothing has...
View Article1 injured, 1 in custody after Woodland Crossing shooting
A Gary man shot another man in the back at Woodland Crossing Apartments, Michigan City, on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at around 1 a.m., police said. The victim, who was not identified by police, was...
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Here are upcoming Red Cross blood drives
Here are upcoming Red Cross blood drives in LaPorte County: – Monday, Dec. 16, 3 to 6 p.m., Curves, 1708 East U.S. 20, Michigan City. – Friday, Dec. 20, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Michigan City Public...
View ArticleDale Schoff, 1935-2013
Dale H. Schoff, 78, of LaPorte and formerly of South Bend, IN, died peacefully at 5 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born July 18, 1935, in LaPorte to Lawrence and...
View ArticleMartin Foster, 1947-2013
Martin Oliver Foster, 66, of LaPorte, died Dec. 1, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Nov. 5, 1947, to Lloyd M. and Alice M. (Strong) Foster. Martin worked at Trattoria Enzo in LaPorte....
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Kenny “Bud” Hargus, 1964-2013
Kenny L. “Bud” Hargus, 49, of LaPorte, died at 12:04 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at his home. He was born April 10, 1964, in Port Lavaca, Texas, to Kenneth and Marie (LeRoy) Hargus and lived most of his...
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Kathryn Hooten, 1923-2013
Mrs. Kathryn E. Hooten, 90, of Mill Creek, IN, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. She was born March 6, 1923, in North Liberty, IN, to John and Verde (Miller)...
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