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Police are looking for Richard Maynard
Police are looking for Richard Maynard, who is wanted on a charge of manufacturing methamphetamine, a Class B felony. Maynard, approximately 49, is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. Anyone...
View ArticlePresbyterian church’s Fine Arts Board announces winning artists
The 14th Biennial Juried Art Exhibition, sponsored by the Fine Arts Board of The Presbyterian Church of LaPorte, opened April 28, 2013, with a reception for the winning artists. Winning Best in Show...
View ArticlePNC Enrollment Day is May 22
Purdue North Central invites prospective students to an Enrollment Day on Wednesday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This event welcomes current and prospective students who want to register for the...
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Former local teacher, pathologist Katie Squires earns Ph.D.
Katie Squires, a former kindergarten teacher at Kingsbury Elementary School and speech-language pathologist for LaPorte Community Schools, graduated with her Ph.D. from Utah State University on May 3,...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions action, May 6, 2013
LaPorte Lions met May 6, 2013, at their new location, Western Inn. Vice President Doug Buell welcomed back two members who had not attended for a while. Ralph E. Howes led “God Bless America,” the...
View ArticleSpring Tea at Keepsake Farm May 11
A Spring Tea will be held at Keepsake Farm (the old Finley Farm), 3855 W. Johnson Rd., LaPorte, on Saturday, May 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. The afternoon will feature a sweet and savory tea buffet. The cost...
View ArticlePlant sale at Moose Lodge May 11
LaPorte Moose Lodge, 925 Boyd Blvd., will host a spring plant sale on Saturday, May 11, starting at 8 a.m. Among plants available will be hanging baskets, potted plants, and flower and vegetable flats....
View ArticleLa Lumiere offers basketball camp for boys and girls ages 8-13
La Lumiere Lakers Head Basketball Coach Alan Huss invites boys and girls ages 8-13 to attend a four-day basketball camp designed to hone development skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting. The...
View ArticleHesston Homemakers action, April 29, 2013
Hesston Homemakers Extension Club met April 29, 2013, at Betty Swanson’s home. Donna Teter was co-hostess. President Karen King called the meeting to order. Phyllis Austin gave the secretary’s report...
View ArticlePublic invited to AAUW meeting featuring LP schools superintendent May 14
The LaPorte Branch of the American Assocaition of University Women (AAUW) invites the community to the May 14 AAUW meeting. Dr. Glade Montgomery, superintendent of LaPorte Community Schools, will be...
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Back to home court: Alumnus Ben Tonagel is new principal of LaPorte High School
Tonagel Information from Mike Kellems At a special meeting Tuesday night, May 7, 2013, the LaPorte Community School Board voted to hire LPHS alumnus Ben Tonagel as the new principal at LaPorte High...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 8
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 8, 1913 – Plans are accepted for the new home of LaPorte’s First National Bank at the corner of Main Street and Michigan Avenue. May 8, 1963 –...
View ArticleSlicers defeat Portage, 4-1, in tennis
LaPorte downed Portage, 4-1, in tennis May 6, 2013. 1S: Caroline Boger (LP) d. Mandy Haupt (P) 6-2, 6-1 2S: Jill Boger (LP) d. Kaley Liang (P) 6-3, 6-4 3S: Emily Sejda (P) d. Lauren Sterling (LP) 6-1,...
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LaPorte’s Namaste Center to continue the missions of its founder; seeks new...
The Namaste Center, 1402 Lincolnway, pictured at the time of its grand reopening in 2008. (Story courtesy of Namaste Center) The sudden death of Sister Judian Breitenbach, founder of the 11-year-old...
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Park department offers Art Camp for kids; Kiwanis donates toward program
The LaPorte Park and Recreation Department will again offer a summer Art Camp for children currently enrolled in grades preschool (ages 4 & 5) through 8. Art Camp is a two-week program that gives...
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Jeffery Davis, 1956-2013
Life began for Jeffery Davis on Nov. 14, 1956, in Chicago to Joyce Davis and Archie Shelton. Jeffery moved to Kingsford Heights, IN, at an early age; he attended school in Kingsford Heights and...
View ArticlePark department tennis registrations are May 23-24
The LaPorte Park and Recreation Department will hold its summer tennis registrations May 23 and 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bill Reed Tennis Complex in Kesling Park. Lessons will begin the week of...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 9
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 9, 1913 – Clarence S. Funk is the new president of LaPorte’s Rumely Company. May 9, 1963 – Harry M. Kreidler, owner of the Northside Pharmacy...
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Register now for LP County shelter’s 4th annual Animal Care Camp June 18-20
MaryJane the mini horse, shown by her owner Dr. Lyndsay Clemons, draws a crowd of kids who fell instantly in love at the 2012 Animal Care Camp. Do your kids love animals? Do you want them to learn...
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King? Queen? Flowers? Dinner? Here’s the lowdown on LPHS Prom, May 18
EDITOR’S NOTE: The LaPorte High School Prom is Saturday, May 18, st the LaPorte Civic Auditorium. As the big day approaches, WNLP offers this information on prom queen/king candidates from LPHS, and a...
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