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Here’s a look at the renovated City Hall — see for yourself March 20
One of the gleaming double doors that open to the council chambers, now handicapped accessible. Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) LaPorte City Hall — originally the LaPorte post...
View ArticleDoris Hooper, 1920-2014
Mrs. Doris M. Hooper, 93, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte. She was born Oct. 30, 1920, in Michigan City, IN, to John and Blanche (Kaser) Williamson....
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 21
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 21, 1914 – The Rumely Company, based in LaPorte, will resume building engines and separators at the Richmond, Indiana, plant. March 21, 1964...
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MICHIANA RESOURCES, HARMONY HOUSE/CASA COME TO THE RESCUE OF LAPORTE COUNTY...
The LaPorte County Council on Aging, which abruptly shut down in early 2014 and temporarily reopened with emergency funds, has found saviors in fellow local nonprofits Michiana Resources Inc. and...
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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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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...
View ArticleMargaret Keller, 1920-2014
Margaret M. Keller, 93, of LaPorte, died Friday, March 21, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Sept. 4, 1920, in LaPorte to Edward and Mary (Schweder) Magnuson. Margaret worked as an...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 22
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 22, 1914 – Boy Scouts en route from Denver to Washington, D.C., arrive in LaPorte. They are walking and are earning their way by doing...
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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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Olive Mechling, 1911-2014
Olive Mechling, 102, of LaPorte, died March 20, 2014, at Brentwood Assisted Living, LaPorte. She was born Oct. 2, 1911, in Rolling Prairie, IN, to William H. and Bertha (Hastings) Hunt. Olive was the...
View ArticleWeather forces some changes in Slicer baseball schedule
Lingering wintry conditions have forced some changes in the LaPorte Slicer baseball schedule: – The tournament that was scheduled for April 5 is canceled. Instead, LaPorte will host Northridge at 4:30...
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One local man charged with child exploitation, another with dealing heroin
Wayne Cory Jr. Police made two significant arrests on March 19 and 20, 2014: – Wayne E. Cory Jr., 42, of the 7700 North block of Fail Road, is charged with five counts of child exploitation, Jeremy...
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Gladys Schoof, 1915-2014
Mrs. Gladys A. (Wilhelm) Schoof, 99, of Hamlet, IN, died Sunday, March 23, 2014, at Golden Living Center Fountainview, LaPorte. She was born March 3, 1915, in Springfield Township, LaPorte County, to...
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Robert McLean, 1927-2014
Mr. Robert L. McLean, 87, of LaPorte, died Friday, March 21, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Jan. 8, 1927, in LaPorte to Charles A. and Frances (Hatfield) McLean. Robert owned and...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions Board action, March 10, 2014
The board of LaPorte Lions met March 10, 2014, at B&J’s American Café. Boss Lion Doug Buell asked Sandra Provan to offer prayer and read the minutes of the Feb. 10 board meeting, which were...
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Actor, musician Ronny Cox to speak to PNC class, make public appearance at...
Ronny Cox Purdue North Central students in the English 286 class “The Movies” will welcome actor, singer and songwriter Ronny Cox on April 8, and Cox will make a public appearance at Lubeznik Center...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 24
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 24, 1914 – Tales of woe are unfolded in local court as two husbands narrate shortcomings of wives while a lone woman wants money to secure...
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All brave participants accounted for after YMCA’s 5K/10K event
Participants avoid being swallowed up by a giant pothole on Waverly Road. Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) Credit the LaPorte County Family YMCA and its 5K/10K participants. During...
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Jean New, 1932-2014
Jean M. New, 81, of LaPorte, died March 23, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born July 1, 1932, in LaPorte to William and Hazel (Conry) Felton. Jean was a homemaker. She graduated from...
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Ruth Beattie, 1918-2014
Mrs. Ruth M. Beattie, 96, of LaPorte, died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Countryside Nursing Home, LaPorte. She was born Jan. 4, 1918, in Michigan City, IN, to Henry and Tillie (Scharf)...
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