Mary Lou Reed, 1943-2014
Mary Lou Reed, 70, of Florida and formerly of LaPorte, died Feb. 15, 2014, in Florida after a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 22, 1943, in Bucyrus, OH, to Martha and Dale Neumann. When she was a...
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Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 18, 1914 – A local man brings proceedings for his divorce because he says his wife left him for a house of ill repute and later conducted a...
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Where there’s a will, there’s a way
Squirrel du Soleil. Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) All creatures great and small are trying to find ways to endure this challenging winter. While we humans can turn to bad frozen...
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Dan L. Smith, 1934-2014
Mr. Dan L. Smith, 79, of Michigan City, IN, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Crown Point, IN. He was born Oct. 12, 1934, in Mishawaka, IN, to Deloss and Lois Marie...
View ArticleJeanette Sales, 1931-2014
Jeanette L. Sales, 82, of Michigan City, IN, died Feb. 17, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born May 3, 1931, in Michigan City to Raymond and Irene (Thompson) Schaefer. Jeanette was a home...
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There’s a field or court waiting under that snow: Sign your child up Feb. 20...
The LaPorte Park and Recreation Department will hold its second Youth Sports Registration Nights – with registrations offered for Cal Ripken Baseball, Girls Softball, T-Ball and Tennis – from 6 to 7:30...
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Learn at Feb. 22 presentation about local African-Americans who made history
Hazel Harrison, born in LaPorte and a 1902 graduate of LPHS, was a renowned classical pianist in both America and Europe. She later taught piano at Tuskegee Institute and Howard University. (Photo...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 19
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 19, 1914 – A high school boy of 17 kills a woman in St. Joseph, Mich., just to satisfy a craving to do something that would be sensational....
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Learn about Indiana’s role in the Underground Railroad Feb. 20
Indiana, including LaPorte County, played a key role in freeing slaves via the Underground Railroad network. A new opportunity to learn more about this fascinating chapter in history will take place...
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If you park on LaPorte streets, heed this new snow-removal rule
LaPorte officials created new parking rules to accommodate snow removal on city streets at a meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Beginning Thursday, Feb. 20, and for the next 30 days: On even-numbered...
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Sara Moreau, 1939-2014
Mrs. Sara E. Moreau, 74, of LaPorte, died Feb. 15, 2014, at Hamilton Grove Communities, New Carlisle, IN. She was born Oct. 31, 1939, in Henderson, IN, to Howard and Era Mae (Young) Burross. Sara was a...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 20
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 20, 1914 – Special services will commemorate the founding of St. John’s Lutheran Church in LaPorte 50 years ago. Feb. 20, 1964 – Armed...
View Article36 arrested in LaPorte County during Feb. 19 “Operation Heartbreak” warrant...
Thirty-six people were arrested on outstanding warrants in LaPorte County on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in a sweep dubbed “Operation Heartbreak.” Local, state and federal officers participated in the...
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New Prairie Kindergarten Round-Up days are March 18, 19, 26
The New Prairie United School Corporation will conduct its annual Kindergarten Round-Up for students living in the New Prairie district. Registration is held ALL DAY at the times, locations and dates...
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Free unfilled sandbags available if you need them
The LaPorte County Emergency Management Agency is providing free unfilled sandbags to anyone who needs them during this snow-melt period. Sand is available at home supply stores and landscaping or...
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Lawrence “Bill” Miller, 1924-2014
Mr. Lawrence “Bill” H. Miller, 89, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Nov. 5, 1924, in Kingsbury, IN, to Henry and Laura (Bunton) Miller. Bill worked...
View ArticleElizabeth Nowicki, 1916-2014
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Nowicki, 97, of Chicago Land Christian Village, Crown Point, IN, died Feb. 19, 2014. She was born Nov. 16, 1916, in Kokomo, IN, to Stephen and Helen (Keller) Revers. Elizabeth had...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 21
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 21, 1914 – Two pickpocketers found on trains from Chicago are now in jail. Feb. 21, 1964 – Jack Ruby’s defense accepts its second prospective...
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Lanette Smith, 1949-2014
Lanette S. Smith, 64, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly at 6:04 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, in her home. She was born Dec. 30, 1949, in LaPorte to Carl and Vivian (Spaeth) Wisnieski. Lanette worked as a...
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Sosinski officially declares candidacy for sheriff
LaPorte County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Jim Sosinski is making it official that he will seek the Democratic nomination for the office of sheriff. The primary election is May 6 and the general election is...
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