South African children’s choir to sing April 1 at First Church of God
The Kuyasa Kids Children’s Choir will perform at First Church of God, 2020 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte, on Tuesday, April 1, at 7 p.m. The Kuyasa Kids is a choir and dance team from Western Cape Province,...
View ArticleAlbert Cowgill, 1956-2014
Albert William Cowgill, 57, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014. He was born July 17, 1956, in LaPorte to James A. Sr. and Mary (Spradling) Cowgill. Al was a realtor for...
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Iradell Otter, 1919-2014
Iradell Otter, 94, of North Webster, IN, and formerly of LaPorte, died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. She was born July 21, 1919, in LaPorte to Earl and...
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LaPorte’s Fitness Fridays resume March 28 — drivers, watch out for...
Walkers, runners and bicyclists are invited to join in the 2014 kickoff of Fitness Fridays on March 28. The 5K route starts at 4:15 p.m. at the LaPorte Family YMCA at the intersection of Michigan and...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 28
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 28, 1914 – LaPorte entertained District A of the Indiana Library Association. There were representatives from public libraries of Gary,...
View ArticleLPHS Color Guard to host championships March 29-30
The LaPorte High School Winter Color Guard took first place honors in Scholastic A Class at the Midwest Color Guard Circuit (MWCGC) Contest at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, IL, on March 23....
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Scott Kniola, 1964-2014
Scott Kniola, 50, of Michigan City, IN, died unexpectedly at 2 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in his home. He was born Feb. 22, 1964, in Michigan City to Gerald and Gail (Paxton) Kniola. Scott loved...
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Helen Stephens, 1934-2014
Helen I. Stephens, 79, of LaPorte, died March 26, 2014, at Franciscan Hospice in Michigan City, IN. She was born Nov. 29, 1934, in LaPorte to Ralph Herman and Bessy Jane (Cannon) Gillen. Helen retired...
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Two LaPorte County students receive full Lilly scholarships
Two LaPorte County students — LeeAnn Sager and Mariah Micallef — will receive full-tuition, four-year scholarships as Unity Foundation of LaPorte County Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. Mariah...
View ArticleMoments in Time, March 29
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library March 29, 1914 – A peculiar encounter took place when Rondo Brady met his wife in company with Tom Mobile in Benton Harbor. All three parties are...
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Jaycees’ 6th annual Bowling Bash April 5 will have a tropical theme
Help the LaPorte Jaycees bring in spring at its 6th annual Bowling Bash on Saturday, April 5, at Casey’s Lanes in LaPorte. This event, open to all ages, is a fundraiser with proceeds going to...
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Slicer Football HOF will induct 11 new members at May 3 banquet
Eleven LaPorte football greats will be inducted into the Slicer Football Association Hall of Fame during its annual banquet on Saturday, May 3. 2014 inductees are: Jim Dermody, Jim Fish, Lance...
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MICHIGAN CITY MARQUETTE WINS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP!
PHOTOS AND INFO BY BOB WELLINSKI (CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE) The Michigan City Marquette boys basketball team will be bringing home a state championship trophy after winning an overtime thriller...
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Marlene Adams, 1946-2014
Marlene Joyce Adams, 67, of LaPorte, died Friday, March 28, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Sept. 16, 1946, in LaPorte to Earl and Sylvia (Rosenbaum) Guernsey. Marlene was a retired...
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Welcome, Bain Joseph Airy
(Click on photo to enlarge) Bain Joseph Airy was born to Tara Garritano Airy and Brett Airy on Friday, March 14, 2014, at 9:05 p.m. at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and...
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Finishing up a home project? Give your leftover building items to LP County...
Finishing up a home project and have some lumber left over? How about a sink, stove, door or window in good condition after you made some replacements? Any duplicate tools? LaPorte County Habitat for...
View ArticlePark dept. offers stained glass, photography classes
The LaPorte Park and Recreation Department is offering two upcoming classes: one in stained glass making and one in photography. Stained glass making This class will be held Mondays, April 14, 21 &...
View ArticleLaPorte Police give results of Operation Pullover Blitz
The LaPorte Police Department joined more than 250 other Indiana law enforcement agencies in stepping up their traffic safety enforcement efforts during Operation Pull Over Blitz 78, which ran from...
View ArticleREAD LaPorte County seeks tutors; free training April 26
READ LaPorte County Inc. is looking for volunteer tutors for adults and children to help them increase their reading, math, English and digital literacy skills. A free tutor training will be held...
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Crown Point theater group will perform “Godspell” in LaPorte April 18
The stories of John the Baptist, Jesus and Judas will be told musically in LaPorte when Crown Point Community Theater performs “Godspell” on Good Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at Liberty Bible Church,...
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