Police: Boy has bad experience after smoking synthetic pot
A 13-year-old LaPorte boy experienced hallucinations and a racing heart after smoking synthetic marijuana, LaPorte Police said. A police report states that on Saturday afternoon, March 15, 2014, police...
View ArticleMary Utley, 1933-2014
Mary L. Utley, 80, of LaPorte, died March 16, 2014, at St. Anthony Hospice in Michigan City, IN. She was born in New Buffalo, MI, on June 3, 1933, to Robert B. and Elsie (Eggert) Hoder. A member of St....
View ArticleLaPorte Police shoot, kill dog that attacked smaller dog and lunged at officers
LaPorte Police shot and killed a pit bull mix on Saturday, March 15, 2014, after it attacked a pug and then lunged at officers in a K Street yard. The pit bull’s owner gave police permission to shoot...
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Carl Lundell, 1928-2014
Carl Franklin Lundell, 85, of LaPorte, died Thursday, March 13, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born in Chicago Heights, IL, on March 24, 1928, to Eric and Sarah (Harr) Lundell. Carl...
View Article6th annual Bowl for Worthy Women is April 12
The 6th annual Bowl for Worthy Women will take place at Casey’s Lanes, 610 Colfax Ave., LaPorte, on Saturday, April 12, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The entry fee is $120 per team or $15 per person (includes 3...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 18
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 18, 1914 – The LaPorte Merchants’ Association is considering merging with the LaPorte Chamber of Commerce. March 18, 1964 – Edwin W....
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Sandstorm, snowbanks — and a hint of spring
Lake Michigan’s ice shelf and the beach’s blowing sand provide a dramatic scene for an invigorating walk along the beach. Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) There was nary a bikini in...
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Amy McGarvey and Richard Bishop are engaged
Amy Lynn McGarvey of LaPorte and Richard Anthony Bishop of Cedar Lake are happy to announce their engagement. They will be married May 24, 2014, at Beacon Hills in LaPorte. Amy is the daughter of...
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Police are looking for Curtis Lyda
Police are looking for Curtis Lyda, 22, who is wanted on a charge of burglary, a Class C felony, and escape (from work release), a Class D felony. Lyda is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and 140 pounds. Anyone...
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LaPorte Service League Tooth Fairies visit elementary students
The LaPorte Service League Tooth Fairies recently taught the basics of dental care to local elementary school students. Dressed appropriately with a gown and wings, Jaunda Kneller joined Beth Mann...
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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...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 19
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 19, 1914 – A little comedy was enacted at the meat market at the corner of E and Second streets in LaPorte. Three parties were involved in a...
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County Historian Fern Eddy Schultz will detail KOP’s fascinating history...
Many “Rosie the Riveters” (or in this case, munitions assemblers) worked at Kingsbury Ordnance Plant. This photo was taken in 1942. (LaPorte County Historical Society photo — CLICK TO ENLARGE)...
View ArticleRally Day for Cal Ripken baseball, girls softball is March 22 at Civic
All parents and participants in Cal Ripken Baseball Major and Minor divisions and Girls Softball Senior and Junior divisions should plan to attend Rally Day on Saturday, March 22, at the LaPorte Civic...
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Order trees and plants from Soil and Water Conservation District; deadline...
The Soil and Water Conservation District of LaPorte County has a great variety of trees, shrubs, plants and flowers for sale at low costs so you can beautify your property this spring. For a full list...
View ArticleWomen’s Bowling HOF Tournament is March 23
The Women’s Bowling Hall of Fame 9-pin, no-tap tournament will be held Sunday, March 23, beginning at noon at Casey’s Lanes, 610 Colfax Ave., LaPorte. Separate divisions for men and women will be...
View ArticleNaked child, 2, spotted on roof of East Lincolnway house
A naked toddler was spotted on the roof of an East Lincolnway house on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. The child was not hurt, but LaPorte Police found the house in which she and her siblings lived to be...
View ArticleTown and Country action, March 13, 2014
Town and Country Extension Homemakers met March 13, 2014, at B&J’s American Cafe. President Betty Thomas led the Homemakers Creed and the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was answered by telling...
View ArticleMark T. Swanson, 1960-2014
Mark T. Swanson, 54, of LaPorte, died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at his home. He was born Jan. 15, 1960, in LaPorte to Noel James and Mary Ann (Levandoski) Swanson and lived in the LaPorte...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 20
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 20, 1914 – Representatives of the city, the Rumely Company, and the North Side Improvement Association meet to discuss opening Madison Street...
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