Sandra Peterson, 1935-2013
Mrs. Sandra A. Peterson, 78, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at Kindred Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, IN. She was born June 3, 1935, in LaPorte to Perry L. and Fern...
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Attorney John Espar is a candidate for LaPorte County prosecutor
John Espar The primary election is May 6, 2014, and the general election is Nov. 4, 2014. Espar earned his law degree in 1987 from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. He graduated cum...
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150th-anniversary recreation of Lincoln Funeral Train and route planned;...
People stand beneath a special arch, under which the Lincoln Funeral Train stopped, in Michigan City on May 1, 1865. Information provided by the LaPorte County Lincoln Funeral Train Committee As the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 4
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 4, 1913 – Fred and Charles Struss receive the contract for the erection of the new factory and office buildings for the American Three Way...
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Dr. Peter and Charlene Kesling donate $1 million toward new PNC complex;...
A rendering of PNC’s Student Services and Activities Complex (CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE) Purdue North Central has received a historic donation toward its planned Student Services and Activities...
View ArticleLPHS, Boston, Kesling bands to present Holiday Jazz Concert Dec. 8
The LaPorte High School Jazz, Lab and Studio Bands and the Boston and Kesling Middle School Jazz Bands will present a Holiday Jazz Concert in the LaPorte High School Auditorium Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3...
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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...
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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...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 5
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 5, 1913 – The LaPorte lodge of Elks will hold its annual memorial service Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church. Dec. 5, 1963 – A U.S. Army...
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Footlight presents “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 6-8, 12-15
Conor Gordon (Tiny Tim), Alyssa Rosselli (Ghost of Christmas Past) and Steve Rohe (Scrooge). Experience the joy of the holiday season with the Footlight Players’ modern adaptation of the Charles...
View ArticleCommunity invited to Holiday Blessings Dinner Dec. 7
The Salvation Army of LaPorte, First Church of God, Horizon Bank and Golden Living Opportunities have joined to offer a Holiday Blessings Dinner to the community on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. at First...
View ArticleMonthly siren test is Saturday, Dec. 7
The LaPorte County Emergency Management Agency notifies residents that the next test of LaPorte County warning sirens is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. During the test (conducted every...
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Four LaPorteans charged with Dec. 4, 2013, robberies at Lighthouse Place and...
Three men and a woman, all from LaPorte, were arrested hours after the robberies of a woman at Lighthouse Place Mall and a pizza delivery driver on South Street in Michigan City the night of Dec. 4,...
View ArticleDoor Village UMC to host Peace Light from Bethlehem through Advent
On Friday, Dec. 6, from 9 to 10 a.m., Door Village United Methodist Church will host a Peace Light Ceremony at the church, 3502 W. Joliet Rd. Information about the Peace Light can be found at the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 6
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 6, 1913 – A local woman makes an unusual allegation in an action to secure a divorce. She says her husband made fake attempts to commit...
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PEP’s 15th annual Candle-Light Tour is Dec. 7-8
People Engaged in Preservation will host its 15th annual Christmas Candle-Light Tour on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 5 p.m. This year’s tour will feature: – The...
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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...
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Bring the kids to see fun plays at Little Theatre Dec. 6-8, 12-14
Elena Miller as Fly (standing) with her puppies ad Babe in “Babe: the Sheep Pig.” (Click on photos to enlarge) The LaPorte Little Theatre will present two one-act plays, “Babe, The Sheep Pig” and...
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Conradine “Connie” Shaw, 1925-2013
Conradine L. “Connie” Shaw, 88, of LaPorte, died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at Golden Living/Countryside Nursing Home, LaPorte. She was born Aug. 5, 1925, in Kewanna, IN, to Elra and Ida...
View ArticleVivian Parker, 1934-2013
Mrs. Vivian Faye Parker, 79, of Westville, IN, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Michigan City, IN. She was born Jan. 14, 1934, in Valparaiso, IN, to Clark and Mabel...
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