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Aw, c’mon: Temps to hover around zero, with some snow, in coming days
Don’t. Don’t put your gloves in the drawer, don’t switch out your winter coat for a lighter one, don’t stop running a trickle from your faucet, don’t store your snow shovel in the basement. More...
View ArticlePolice suspect drug overdose in 21-year-old’s death
LaPorte Police suspect a drug overdose in the death of a 21-year-old LaPorte man found Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. Police were called to Travelodge, 438 Pine Lake Ave., Tuesday afternoon to check on the...
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LaPorte Fire Department now accepting applications
The LaPorte City Fire Department is accepting applications for employment for firefighter positions. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and under 36 years of age as of May 1, 2014, and a high...
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Christopher Pieschala, 1972-2014
Mr. Christopher C. Pieschala, 41, of LaPorte, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at his home in LaPorte. He was born Aug. 17, 1972, in Grovetown, GA. Christopher was employed as an IT tech in Chicago. He...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 27
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 27, 1914 – A tramp hurls a missile through the window of the United States Express Company in order to get a place for the night. Feb. 27,...
View ArticleCabin Fever Party at American Legion March 29
American Legion Post 297 on U.S. 20 in New Carlisle, will host a Cabin Fever Party on March 29 from 5 to 11 p.m. EST. The evening will include raffles, tip boards, 50/50, blackjack, and table games....
View ArticleArea police plan drunk-driving crackdowns during March
Basketball season is heating up, and area police are beginning a new season of high-visibility enforcement on aggressive and impaired driving. Beginning Friday, Feb., 28, and running through March 23,...
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Join in CO-OP Shoppes’ 3rd anniversary celebration in March
The community is invited to CO-OP Shoppes, 512 State St., LaPorte, to join in its 3rd anniversary during March. The familiar red brick building on State houses a number of charming cubbies filled with...
View ArticleShow off your talent at the Etropal March 9
There’s a new talent show in town for everyone! Washington Stage Theatre Group will perform “Open Auditions” dinner theater on Sunday, March 9, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Etropal Restaurant and Lounge,...
View ArticleLa Lumiere students medal at state Academic Decathlon finals
For the fifth consecutive year, La Lumiere School’s Academic Decathlon team competed in the state finals, held at Purdue University. Students compete in the Academic Decathlon in three divisions...
View ArticleBaseball, softball clinics for kids to be held at Civic during March
The LaPorte Park and Recreation Department is holding preseason clinics for all participants registered for Cal Ripken Baseball or girls softball. The clinics start Saturday, March 1, followed by March...
View ArticleZacheria “Zach” Faiyaz
Zacheria “Zach” A. Faiyaz, 21, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly at 12:37 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, in LaPorte. A funeral celebrating his life will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Lakeview Funeral...
View ArticleCountry breakfast at Tracy UMC March 29
Tracy United Methodist Church, located on U.S. 6 just east of Kingsford Heights, will host a country breakfast on Saturday, March 29, from 7 to 11 a.m. The menu will include scrambled eggs, bacon,...
View ArticleGenealogy bus trip to Allen County Library is April 23
Reservations are now being taken for the bus trip to the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, a renowned genealogy research department. The trip, co-sponsored by the LaPorte County Genealogical...
View ArticleShrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is March 4
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the parish house, 708 Harrison St. The facility is handicapped accessible....
View ArticleTown and Country action, Feb. 13, 2014
Town and Country Extension Homemakers met Feb. 13, 2014, at Round the Clock Restaurant with two guests, LaPorte County Extension President Jan Daniels and Vice President Peggy Grzesiowski. President...
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“20 Minutes with God” Lenten series begins March 12
The Greater LaPorte Ministerial Association invites the community to participate in a Lenten series titled “20 Minutes with God.” The services will be held at noon on five Wednesdays: March 12, 19 and...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 28
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 28, 1914 – An ordinance up for adoption is the changing of the name of Main Street to Lincoln Way in LaPorte. Feb. 28, 1964 – The Rolling...
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Play for Jake Foundation created to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest...
Family and friends of Jake West, who died at age 17 in 2013, have created the Play For Jake Foundation in his memory. The foundation’s mission is to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in school-age...
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Geraldine “Jeri” Fettinger, 1933-2014
Geraldine S. “Jeri” Fettinger, 80, of LaPorte, died at 4:16 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Nov. 13, 1933, in Princeton, IN, to George A. and Janice W....
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