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Barbara “Mrs. Hat” Jackson, 1942-2014
Barbara “Mrs. Hat” L. (Weiss) Jackson, 71, of Michigan City, IN, died peacefully at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014, in her home. She was born Aug. 14, 1942, in Michigan City to Harold M. and...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 8
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 8, 1914 – The senior class of LaPorte High School is working to perform the play “Daddy” and outrival anything done in that line by previous...
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IT’S LAPORTE VS. CITY IN VALPO SECTIONAL FINAL TONIGHT!
Gage Ott is sandwiched between two Chesterton players in a fight for a loose ball. Story and photos by Mike Kellems (Click on photos to enlarge) Two exciting Duneland Conference games in the sectional...
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SLICERS ARE SECTIONAL CHAMPS! Defeat City in final, 67-51!
The LaPorte Slicer boys have won the sectional crown! The Slicers defeated Michigan City, 67-51, at the Valpo Basketball Sectional finals Saturday night, March 8, 2014. Check back for more details and...
View ArticleLPHS Color Guard takes 2nd at circuit contest; builds to host championship
The LaPorte High School Winter Color Guard placed 2nd out of 10 in Scholastic A Class at the Midwest Color Guard Circuit Contest at Lake Park High School in Roselle, IL, on March 8, 2014. Complete...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 10
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 10, 1914 – Former LaPorte boy Frank W. Albright is numbered with those missing in the fire that destroyed the Missouri Athletic Club in St....
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Welcome, Hunter Kurth-Timothy Lende
(Click on photos to enlarge) Jessica (McFarland) and Tyler Lende are proud to announce the arrival of their little miracle, Hunter Kurth-Timothy Lende, on Jan. 14, 2014, at 8:47 p.m. Hunter weighed 7...
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Memorabilia from classic local “Diners & Drive-Ins” on display at museum
Smitty’s was a classic small-town diner located on Indiana Avenue until the overpass was built. (Historical society photo) (Click on photos to enlarge) What was your favorite LaPorte County hangout for...
View ArticleSenior girls may apply for $500 scholarship; postmark deadline March 21
Women in Leadership LaPorte County (WILL) is offering a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior girl who is pursuing a further education in any two- or four-year college, or vocational school....
View ArticleRiley PTA Fun Fair is March 21
The community is invited to Riley Elementary School PTA’s Fun Fair on Friday, March 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. The fun will include face painting, Bouncy Houses, balloon animals, games, basket giveaways, and...
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Two LaPorte men arrested on heroin charges
Wilkinson Two LaPorte men were arrested Friday evening, March 7, 2014, after police found that they possessed heroin. Albertson Arrested were Brian Wilkinson, 32, and Nicholas Albertson, 31. Wilkinson...
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LaPorte Police are looking for Augustin Madana (aka Miquel Martinez)
LaPorte Police are looking for Augustin Magana, (alias – Miquel Martinez), who is wanted on warrants for burglary, Class A felony; battery With a deadly weapon, Class C felony; and battery, Class C...
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Robert Bayer, 1928-2014
Robert Bayer, 86, of LaPorte, died at Brentwood at LaPorte Assisted Living on Sunday, March 9, 2014. He was born Jan. 9, 1928, in LaPorte to Edward Bayer and Audrie Andrews. Robert, a LaPorte High...
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Create, eat, drink and contribute to a good cause at LOK Wishing Tree event...
Get a chance to obtain (and help create!) a one-of-a-kind work of art and support the Lindsey O’Brien Kesling (LOK) Wishing Tree Lindsey O’Brien Kesling Foundation at the same time. LaPorte artist...
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Learn to be a house detective — for your own house — March 15
Have you ever wondered about the history of your own house? When it was built? Who built it? Who lived in it before? What events — perhaps unusual — occurred there? You can learn how to find these...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 11
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 11, 1914 – The Master Plumbers convention in Lafayette favors workingmen’s compensation. Next year the convention will be in LaPorte. March...
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The ultimate oxymoron: pothole beauty
Only Bob Wellinski can find beauty in potholes. Consider it a rare art form that also raises the blood pressure. Here’s a fine array of flat tires waiting to happen at A and Eighth streets in LaPorte,...
View ArticleGet your tickets at LPHS for Saturday’s regional
You can get your tickets at LPHS starting Tuesday for the boys basketball regional on Saturday, March 15, which will be held at Michigan City High School. The Slicers will face Lake Central in the 10...
View ArticleHubner Swanson Auxiliary action, March 6, 2014
The Hubner Swanson Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1130 met Wednesday, March 6, 2014. The meeting was called to order by President Joanne Janisch. Opening services were conducted...
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Local volunteers gather at Statehouse for CASA Day
(Click on photo to enlarge) More than 200 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers, friends and supporters gathered for the Indiana Child Advocate Network’s 3rd annual CASA Day at the...
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