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Charles “Charlie Tuna” Hopper, 1928-2014
Mr. Charles E. “Charlie Tuna” Hopper, 86, died peacefully Thursday morning, Feb. 27, 2014, in his home in Hanna, IN. He was born Jan. 13, 1928, in Wayland, KY, to Mack and Myrtle (Sloan) Hopper. In the...
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Bridal Show at LaPorte library Saturday
LaPorte County Public Library’s main branch, 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte, will host its 2nd annual Bridal Show on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The show will once again feature LaPorte County...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 1
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 1, 1914 — LaPorte’s First National Bank and Masonic Temple Association announce tenants for their new buildings. March 1, 1964 – Karl...
View ArticleGenealogical Society action, February 2014
The LaPorte County Genealogical Society met Feb. 11, 2014, at the LaPorte Park and Recreation Department building. Twenty-two members and guests were in attendance. After a business meeting led by...
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“Over the River and Through the Woods” opens at LaPorte Little Theatre March 7
Patrick Watterson, Nancy Snyder and Robert Richter in “Over the River and Through the Woods.” Photo by Katy Gartland LaPorte Little Theatre, 218 A St., will present “Over the River and Through the...
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March 2 concert to feature Carey Scheck & Friends
Carey Scheck All are invited to a free concert entitled “Carey Scheck & Friends, From Bach to Barber” on Sunday, March 2, at 4 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church of LaPorte, 307 Kingsbury Ave....
View ArticleLPHS Winter Guard wins again
The LaPorte High School Winter Color Guard won the Scholastic A Class at the Midwest Color Guard Circuit Contest held at Stagg High School in Palos Hills, IL, on March 1, 2014. Complete class results:...
View ArticleGenealogical society to meet March 11
The LaPorte County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the LaPorte Park and Recreation Department building, 250 Pine Lake Ave. After a social time and a business...
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Come hear Cripple Creek play March 9 at Salvation Army benefit
Cripple Creek members are (back) Steve Eyrick and Mitch Marhanka, and (front) David Applegarth, Lou Voelker and John Langford. Cripple Creek will give a concert Sunday afternoon, March 9, at Door...
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Eslmon “Gene” Miller, 1942-2014
Eslmon “Gene” Miller, 71, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 4:56 a.m. March 1, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Sept. 29, 1942, in Winamac, IN, to Samuel and Rosie (Brock) Miller. Gene was...
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Shutterbugs, take note: Historical society wants your best shots by March 15
Sue Cunningham took this ethereal photo of the steeple of St. Paul United Church of Christ, LaPorte, which was razed in 2013. Her photo was the winner in last year’s historical society photo contest....
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 3
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 3, 1914 – A parent-teacher association is launched at an enthusiastic meeting at LaPorte High School. March 3, 1964 – A proposed ordinance...
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Crichfield kids, teachers revel in their own Olympic Games
Kids cheer for entrants in the office chair bobsledding event. PHOTOS BY BOB WELLINSKI (CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE) If you want a guaranteed smile, take time to check out the pure glee on these kids’...
View ArticlePolice seek information in crash that seriously injured woman
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a truck driver apparently involved in a crash Feb. 28, 2014. A woman was seriously injured in the crash, which happened...
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Janell Sibley, 1993-2014
Janell Grace Sibley, 20, of Hobart, IN, died Feb. 26, 2014, at St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart. She was born April 24, 1993, in Hobart to Herbert “Jim” James and Sheila Eileen (Campbell) Sibley. Janell...
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Ruth Weaver, 1917-2014
Ruth E. Weaver, 96, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born June 7, 1917, in Detroit, MI, to Otto Zillgitt and Margaret Christ....
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New downtown LaPorte coordinator: Thaddeus Cutler
Well-known local artist and business owner Thaddeus Cutler is taking on a new role: that of downtown LaPorte coordinator. Cutler’s new position was announced by the Greater LaPorte Chamber of Commerce,...
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Dorothy Kozlowski, 1935-2014
Mrs. Dorothy B. Kozlowski, 78, of LaPorte, died March 2, 2014, at Brentwood Assisted Living, LaPorte. She was born June 28, 1935, in South Bend, IN, to Stanley and Rose (Walkowiak) Ciesielski. She had...
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William Fullmer, 1927-2014
William Ward Fullmer, 87, of LaPorte, died peacefully after a brief illness at 7:01 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health, Michigan City, IN. He was born Feb. 12, 1927, in North...
View ArticleAlice Miller, 1930-2014
Mrs. Alice Miller, 83, of LaPorte, died Monday, March 3, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Oct. 17, 1930, in David, KY, to Jim and Della (Hale) Shepherd. Alice enjoyed collecting...
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