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Moments in Time, May 3
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 3, 1913 – The fair association decides to raise admission at this year’s fair from 25 cents to 35 cents. May 3, 1963 – More than 750 black...
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LaPorte Aero Club presents three scholarships
Three young people received scholarships from the LaPorte Aero Club on April 20, 2013. Pictured from left are Neil Straub, Aero Club vice president; scholarship recipients Andrew Scherer and Austin...
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Reins of Life plans several fun fundraising events
Photos provided by Reins of Life (click to enlarge) Reins of Life, a therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with special needs, has several special events coming up. Reins of...
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Kingsbury fireworks firm wins top prize at Vietnam competition
(Click on photos to enlarge) Melrose Pyrotechnics of Kingsbury, IN, is proud to announce that it has won a first-place trophy in one of the most prestigious pyrotechnic competitions in the world: the...
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Moments in Time, May 4
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 4, 1913 – Kent M. Andrew, who left LaPorte after resigning from the LaPorte Carriage Company, will return to be the next cashier of a local...
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Info updated for LaPorte’s Wine and Brew Walk May 11
The 2nd Saturdays! events return to LaPorte May 11 with the downtown’s inaugural Wine and Brew Walk. Here is updated information: All of the regular businesses that participate in 2nd Saturdays! will...
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Slicers advance to championship but fall to Plymouth in Bill Reed Tourney
The Slicers advanced to the final round but fell to Plymouth in the championship of LaPorte’s Bill Reed Tennis Tournament on Saturday, May 4, 2013. First round: LaPorte d. Lowell, 4-1 1S: Caroline...
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Kiwanis Club to host Mother’s Day flower sale May 11
The Kiwanis Club of LaPorte will host a Mother’s Day flower sale on Saturday, May 11, at Kiwanis/Teledyne Park Pavilion, located at the intersection of U.S. 35 and Ind. 39, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All of...
View ArticleMoose Lodge to host Mother’s Day pancake breakfast
LaPorte Moose Lodge, 925 Boyd Blvd., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for kids ages 5-12. Kids 4 and...
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Irish singer/pianist to perform in LaPorte May 10
Songwriter, masterful pianist and comedian Cahal Dunne, one of Ireland’s top vocalists, will appear at the LaPorte High School Auditorium on Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. as part of the LaPorte Community...
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Variety of memorabilia donated to museum
This wooden shovel, made in the Netherlands around 1900, was donated to the museum by Frances Rameier. (Click to enlarge) Visitors to the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum in April 2013 came...
View ArticleCounty Cemetery and Research Association offers new book, updated info
The Cemetery and Research Association of LaPorte County held its spring 2013 bi-monthly meeting recently at the home of President Deanna West. With the motto of “We remember, search and document, so...
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Salad bar at St. Paul’s Episcopal May 17
Attendees of a previous salad bar at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church enjoy their lunch. (Photo submitted) St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host a salad bar for the community in the parish house on...
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LaPorte Masonic Temple rededicated in its 100th year
Lodge members line Jefferson Avenue in front of the building. Photos by Mike Sitar (Click on photos to enlarge) The majestic LaPorte Masonic Temple has guarded the southeast corner of Indiana and...
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LaPorte’s Bike to Work Day is May 17
LaPorteans are encouraged to leave their four-wheeled vehicles at home and hop on their two-wheelers for Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17. Whether you do so on your own or join coworkers in the...
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Moments in Time, May 6
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 6, 1913 – Judge Tuthill ties the knot for Bert Phillips and Mrs. Alice Phillips a second time. May 6, 1963 – All polling places are open...
View ArticleLPHS Wind Ensemble, Treble Chorale perform at state finals
The LaPorte High School Wind Ensemble and Treble Chorale performed at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) State Concert Organization Finals May 3 and 4, 2013, in Indianapolis. The Treble...
View ArticleMaster Gardeners hotline is open for the season
LaPorte County Master Gardeners are available to help the public with a wide variety of home gardening questions on their Garden Hotline. The hotline is available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays...
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La Lumiere School announces student leadership board for 2013-2014
(Click on photo to enlarge) Pictured here are La Lumiere’s Student Leadership Board (from left): Academic Prefect, Neal Patel, Chesterton; Residential Life Prefect, Martin Crowe, Owensboro, KY;...
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Diana Schultz, 1956-2013
Diana R. Schultz, 56, of Michigan City, IN, died peacefully at 4:40 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health, Michigan City. She was born Nov. 15, 1956, in Chicago to Thomas and...
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