LPHS Winter Color Guard opens season with a 1st place
The LaPorte High School Winter Color Guard opened its 2014 season by taking first place at the Midwest Color Guard Circuit (MWCGC) Contest at Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, IL, on Feb. 9,...
View ArticleKesling Middle School honor rolls, Grade Period 2
Here are the Kesling Middle School honor rolls for Grade Period 2 in the 2013-14 school year: PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL 6th grade Alyse Ames, Margaret Applegarth, Jory Bales, John Barron, Imanol Chavez,...
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Johnnie Jones, 1985-2014
Johnnie Danielle Jones, 28, of LaPorte, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born in LaPorte on Sept. 23, 1985. Johnnie is a beautiful and loving mother. Her children are...
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Jeffrey Thorne is a candidate for LaPorte County Superior Court 3 judge
Thorne Michigan City attorney Jeffrey L. Thorne is a candidate for LaPorte County Superior Court 3 judge on the Republican ticket. The primary election is May 6, 2014, and the general election is Nov....
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 11
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 11, 1914 – M.C. Rumely, who entered the service of the Rumely Corporation 30 years ago, resigned and plans to engage in business for himself....
View ArticleHunt for antiques and earn some cash at the same time Feb. 15
Earn a prize for your eagle eye of antiques during the Downtown LaPorte Antiques District’s Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants who register and pay the $10 (cash...
View ArticleKesling Middle School Talent Show is Feb. 14
The Kesling Middle School Talent Show will be this Friday, Feb. 14, starting at 5 p.m. in the Kesling auditorium. Admission is $3. Tickets are available from the school in advance or at the door.
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What’s your motivation for buying gifts — love, or obligation?
By Carly Kwiecien, LaPorte High School Hi-Times As this weary winter progresses, people anxiously await another holiday for a little time off. Once a holiday associated with firing red passion and...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 12
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 12, 1914 – A Carnegie library in Birmingham, England, was burned. This is the first time a Carnegie library has been attacked by suffragettes....
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3 LaPorte residents arrested on drug charges
Strieter Three LaPorte residents were arrested on drug charges Feb. 10 and 11, 2014, according to a press release from the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office and LaPorte County Metro Operations Unit....
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Footlight presents two events in February, March
Starring in “The Dream Continues” are (standing) Dan Moser, Kathy Chase and Noel Carlson, and (seated) Mary Kay Steele and Deb Reason. Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., Michigan City, is presenting...
View ArticleEnjoy dinner and Elvis at Moose Feb. 15
LaPorte Moose Lodge, 925 Boyd Blvd., will host an Elvis show, starring Alvie Ellenwine, and a prime rib dinner on Saturday, Feb. 15. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. and the Elvis show begins at...
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Vernon “Jim” Barr, 1945-2014
Vernon James “Jim” Barr, 68, of Springfield Township, LaPorte County, died peacefully at 12:20 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family after an extended illness. He was born...
View ArticleFuture looks bright for Slicer boys basketball: Freshmen achieve an...
By Mike Kellems The LaPorte Slicers freshman basketball team finished its season undefeated following a 46-23 win over Mishawaka Marian on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. Following a hasty search of...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 13
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 13, 1914 – A Chesterton woman was taken to the hospital. Her husband was convicted of beating her, but she was injured from overwork. Upon...
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Learn local love stories at Feb. 15 Valentine event at museum
You don’t have to have a sweetheart to enjoy the LaPorte County Historical Society’s special Valentine program and party on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. at the museum. “Great Loves of LaPorte County”...
View ArticleLPHS Winter Guard gets another 1st place
The LaPorte High School Winter Color Guard placed first at the Midwest Color Guard Circuit Contest at Downers Grove South High School, IL, on Feb. 16, 2014. Complete class results: LaPorte 71.75...
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Grace Baich, 1919-2014
Grace Elizabeth Baich, 94, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died peacefully at 12:05 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at Golden Living-Fountainview, LaPorte. She was born Aug. 5, 1919, in Elkhart, IN, to Oliver...
View ArticleBonnie Beadles, 1950-2014
Bonnie J. Beadles, 63, of Fish Lake, IN, died peacefully at 12:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at her home. She was born March 31, 1950, in LaPorte to Richard and Alma (Bottom) Albertson. Bonnie was a...
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2014 Hoosier Star auditions are March 29-30
The LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra’s 2014 Hoosier Star auditions will be held March 29 and 30 at LaPorte Little Theatre, 218 A St. The ninth annual competition is open to amateur solo singers of...
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