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Unity Foundation helps fill Salvation Army pantries
At a recent Home Team coalition meeting focusing on housing and homelessness issues, Unity Foundation of LaPorte County was pleased to present checks of $1,500 each to LaPorte and Michigan City...
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Robert Toutloff, 1933-2013
Robert Chester Toutloff, 80, of Michigan City, IN, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at Life Care Center of Michigan City. He was born Aug. 9, 1933, in Baltimore, MD, to Charles Louis and Winifred...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 17
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 17, 1913 – An actress from New Carlisle finds proof that a note she found in her husband’s pocket saying “My Dearest Daddy—I hear you have...
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James Harris, 1948-2013
Mr. James Thomas Harris, 65, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at Hospice Franciscan Communities, Michigan City, IN. He was born July 9, 1948, in LaPorte to Ralph and Edith (Reese)...
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Free holiday movies at Liberty Bible Church Dec. 21 and 24
Liberty Bible Church, 608 Colfax Ave., LaPorte (formerly the LaPorte Movie Theatre) will offer two holiday movies for free. The church’s “Free Movie for Teens” will feature “Elf” on Saturday, Dec. 21,...
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William Charles Troy, 1933-2013
Mr. William Charles Troy, 80, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at LaPorte Hospital. He was born Oct. 21, 1933, in LaPorte to Edward and Clara (Peters) Troy. William worked as a design draftsman...
View ArticleExtension Homemakers Council action, Dec. 2, 2013
The LaPorte County Extension Homemakers Council met Dec. 2, 2013, at the Polish Falcons. Jan Daniels of Rolling Stones called the meeting to order. Committee reports were given. Old business and new...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 18
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 18, 1913 – The Lincoln Highway Association plans to make the entrance to LaPorte from the great national thoroughfare with a special arch....
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If you can, embrace the beauty of winter
PHOTOS BY BOB WELLINSKI (CLICK TO ENLARGE) What is it about Christmas lights glowing through a fresh blanket of snow? Maybe it’s just the obvious beauty. Enjoy these snow-time shots from Bob. Gary...
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Betty McKinney, 1916-2013
Betty J. McKinney, 97, of LaPorte, died Dec. 18, 2013, at her home. She was born Feb. 26, 1916, in Newport, IN, to Paul and Flossie (Wiltermood) Carmack. Betty attended Grace Baptist Church and was an...
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Stanley “Skid” Small, 1923-2013
Mr. Stanley “Skid” Small, 90, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at Golden Living Center Fountainview, LaPorte. He was born Nov. 26, 1923, in Hegewisch, IL, to John and Mary (Kuc) Small....
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Jane and Marv Goad, Slicer boosters extraordinaire, honored at special ceremony
Jane and Marv Goad pose following the ceremony. PHOTOS AND INFO BY BOB WELLINSKI (CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE) If you’re a former LaPorte High School student, athlete or fan, you’re familiar with Jane...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 19
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 19, 1913 – Fire started in a lot of rubbish in the LaPorte shack owned and occupied by Lizzie Smith this afternoon, but little damage was...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions action, Dec. 16, 2013
LaPorte Lions met Dec. 16, 2013, at B&J’s American Café. Boss Lion Doug Buell asked Ralph E. Howes to lead “God Bless America,” the Pledge of Allegiance and Lions songs. Sandra Provan offered...
View ArticlePark department offers 3 Cabin Fever scrapbooking sessions
The City of LaPorte Park and Recreation Department offers three all-day scrapbooking sessions on Saturdays: Winter Blues on Jan. 11, Super Bowl on Feb. 1 and Irish Luck on March 8. Each session runs...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Dec. 20
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Dec. 20, 1913 – A Michigan City widow was married to a wealthy widower from Iowa last evening. They became acquainted by correspondence and had...
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Police, security presence increased after latest Lighthouse Place robbery
Jones A man and a woman were arrested Dec. 18, 2013, hours after the third robbery that has taken place at Lighthouse Place mall in the past several weeks. In this latest crime, a 70-year-old man was...
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Eat what Ralphie ate at museum’s special holiday luncheon Dec. 21
A photo from “A Christmas Story” shows Mrs. Parker, Randy’s mom, preparing yet another meatloaf dinner. “Show Mommy how the piggies eat,” said Mrs. Parker, coaxing Ralphie to eat his supper. That scene...
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Robert “Bobby” Bush, 1964-2013
Robert Lee “Bobby” Bush, 49, of Elkhart County, IN, and formerly of LaPorte, died Dec. 20, 2013, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in LaPorte on Oct. 9, 1964, to Carl L. and Joyce A. (McFarland)...
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Elsie Simpson, 1934-2013
Mrs. Elsie F. Simpson, 79, of New Carlisle, IN, died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Aug. 2, 1934, in Jackson, KY, to Edward Hager White and Sarah (Merida) White....
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