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Here’s the plan to make up LP schools’ snow days
No, they won’t still be in school in July (hopefully), but LaPorte Community School Corp. students are looking at five “snow days” — in some cases involving extended school days — to make up for the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 12
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 12, 1914 – The LaPorte Milling Company, which has a capacity of over 200 barrels of flour a day, will be sold at auction. March 12, 1964 –...
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Adam Brashear, 1984-2014
Adam Lee Brashear, 29, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at his home. He was born Oct. 18, 1984, in Pontiac, MI, to Daniel Brashear and Sandra (Smith) Nowatzke and...
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Come and meet Astronaut Hall of Famer and Hoosier Jerry Ross on March 19
Indiana Astronaut Jerry Ross will be speaking at New Directions, a monthly community resource event held in the Family Life Center of Bethany Lutheran Church in LaPorte, on Wednesday, March 19, at 7...
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Tickets now on sale for Little Big Town concert July 10 at fair
Country hit-maker Little Big Town will headline the 2014 LaPorte County Fair’s entertainment schedule this year. The group will play July 10 at 7 p.m. at the grandstands. Tickets are now on sale at...
View ArticleYMCA’s annual family 10k run & 5k run/walk are March 22
The whole familys is invited to join in the 11th annual LaPorte County Family YMCA 10k run & 5K run/walk on Saturday, March 22, at Soldiers Memorial Park in LaPorte. This event is a Calumet Region...
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Schultz will speak on Underground Railroad’s local history on March 25
LaPorte County Public Library’s next program in its Local Lore monthly series will be “The Underground Railroad” on Tuesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Indiana Room of LaPorte County Public Library....
View ArticleDanny Wood, 1953-2014
Danny Lee Wood, 60, of Hamlet, IN, died peacefully at 4:34 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born April 21, 1953, in LaPorte to William LeRoy and June Victoria...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 13
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 13, 1914 – The body of former LaPorte boy Frank W. Albright is found in the burned ruins of the Missouri Athletic Club building in St. Louis....
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“Amadeus Mozart Un-Caged” will feature classical with a twist March 23...
The community is invited to enjoy the music of Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart and the contemporary experience by John Cage, along with Maestro Philip Bauman the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra and the...
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2nd LaPorte Area Church Leadership Conference is April 5
The 2nd LaPorte Area Church Leadership Conference is planned for Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Kingsbury. Speakers will be: – Steve Galloway of LaPorte Missionary...
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Richard Hauber, 1932-2014
Richard E. Hauber, 81, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 5:38 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born March 25, 1932, in Louisville, KY, to Albert Lee and Hattie...
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Live just east of Boyd Boulevard and missing items from your vehicle? Call...
McCleery Several vehicles were burglarized on Oakdale, Lawndale, Silverbrook and Eastwood avenues on LaPorte’s east side in recent days. If your vehicle is among them, call LaPorte Police Det. Cpl....
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Community corrections inmate charged with dealing drugs
Robison A LaPorte County Community Corrections inmate was arrested Tuesday night, March 1, 2014, after heroin, cocaine and another drug were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop. LaPorte County...
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One of La Porte County’s Civil War fallen heroes: Gilbert Hathaway
Col. Gilbert Hathaway (findagrave.com) By Fern Eddy Schultz, La Porte County Historian La Porte County provided more than its share of men to the ranks of the military during the Civil War. Many among...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 14
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 14, 1914 – A man struck by a switch engine in Wellsboro dies four hours later. March 14, 1964 – The LaPorte YMCA capital funds drive hits...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 15
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 15, 1914 – The Indianapolis Star says the state board of health is assisting in stamping out an epidemic of smallpox at Westville; however,...
View ArticleFootlight to hold auditions March 22-23 for “I Hate Hamlet”
Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., Michigan City, will hold auditions on Saturday, March 22, at 1 p.m., and Sunday, March 23, at 7 p.m., for the upcoming play “I Hate Hamlet. Production dates for...
View ArticleHomespun Harmony action, Feb. 25, 2014
Homespun Harmony Extension Homemaker Club met Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, at Marcia Wolff’s home. Wolff called the meeting to order with 13 members and one guest present. Roll calls was answered with “What...
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Next in library’s Local Lore series: The Wabash Railroad on April 1
Wikipedia image (click to enlarge) Next in the LaPorte County Public Library’s monthly Local Lore series will be a program on The Wabash Railroad, to take place April 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the library....
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