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Kingsbury, LaCrosse, Marquette, Springfield, John Glenn named Four Star Schools
A sign on the Kingsbury Elementary School website. Just 311 schools throughout Indiana received Four Star ratings for the 2012-2013 school year, and the LaPorte County area can boast five of them. The...
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“Blood Moon” provides a show here after all
Photo montage and info by Bob Wellinski (Click to enlarge) Despite being overcast all day April 14, breaks in the clouds allowed night owls to gets glimpses of the “Blood Moon” total eclipse in the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, April 16
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 16, 1914 – The businessmen of LaPorte offer prizes for contests which will feature the giving of entertainment by fiddlers, singers and...
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Todd Anderson, 1961-2014
Todd Brian Anderson, 52, of LaPorte, died April 14, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Aug. 7, 1961, in Valparaiso, IN, to David and Karen (Stoddard ) Anderson. Todd enjoyed his family,...
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Katherine “Katie” Moser, 1958-2014
Katherine “Katie” Moser, 55, of LaPorte, died April 15, 2014, at her home. She was born Nov. 17, 1958, in Michigan City, IN, to Robert and Maxine (Zallas) Kietzman. Katherine owned and operated Superb...
View ArticleLPHS girls tennis team dominates Knox, 5-0
In its first home meet of the 2014 season, the LaPorte Slicers girls tennis team defeated Knox, 5-0, on April 16, 2014. Match results: No. 1 Singles: Caroline Boger (LP) d. Kelsey Thomas (K) 6-1, 6-3...
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Good Friday Cross Walk is April 18 in LaPorte
The Greater LaPorte Ministerial Association will lead its annual Cross Walk on Good Friday, April 18, starting at noon. This somber event to commemorate Jesus’ death will start at Bethany Lutheran...
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LaPorte Lions give local man a lift — in more ways than one
Tim Marshall, who stands 7 feet tall, can now negotiate his doorways without ducking after the LaPorte Lions Club paid for them to be raised and widened. Story and photos from LaPorte Lions Club “I...
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Parkinson’s adds challenges, but doesn’t defeat this local artist/warrior
Wellinski the warrior during a miles-long bike ride with his brother in 2013. (Family photo) EDITOR’S NOTE: Think of omnipresent LaPorte photographer Bob Wellinski, and you picture a strong dude with...
View ArticleMoments in Time, April 17
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 17, 1914 – The lakes committee of the chamber of commerce is working to save the lakes of LaPorte. April 17, 1964 – A carnival-like...
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Boy Scouts, Salvation Army to host National Day of Prayer breakfast and...
On the National Day of Prayer, May 1, 2014, a breakfast and program will be held at the Salvation Army, 3240 Monroe St., LaPorte, with the theme “Pray for America: One Voice United in Prayer.” The...
View Article11th annual Samaritan Skedaddle is April 26
The 11th annual Samaritan Skedaddle 5K Run/Walk will take place Saturday, April 26, along the shore of Lake Michigan. The Skedaddle supports Samaritan Counseling Centers in northwest Indiana. Proceeds...
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Kingsbury, LaCrosse, Marquette, Springfield, John Glenn named Four Star Schools
A sign on the Kingsbury Elementary School website. Just 311 schools throughout Indiana received Four Star ratings for the 2012-2013 school year, and the LaPorte County area can boast five of them. The...
View ArticleLaPorte County Historical Society action, April 15, 2014
The general meeting of the LaPorte County Historical Society Inc. was held at the museum Tuesday, April 15, 2014, with Arnold Bass, president, presiding. There were 15 members and guests in attendance....
View ArticleMoments in Time, April 18
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 18, 1914 – There are 15 applicants, several women being among the number, for the job of LaPorte postmaster. April 18, 1964 – The Modine...
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Rally Day for young baseball/softball players is this Saturday
Participants and players in the LaPorte Park and Recreation Department Cal Ripken Baseball Rookie (ages 7-8) and Girls Softball Coach Pitch (ages 7-9) divisions should plan to attend Rally Day on...
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Bring an antique for evaluation April 19
CO-OP Shoppes, 512 State St., LaPorte, will host an Antique and Collectible Evaluation Day on Saturday, April 19, for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring in small antiques, jewelry, toys, glassware and/or...
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Sherry (Palmer) Boardman, 1957-2014
Sherry Lynn (Palmer) Boardman, 57, of Indianapolis, and formerly of Wheatland, IN, died at 11:02 p.m. April 14, 2014, at her residence. She was born March 6, 1957, in Vincennes, IN, to Robert E. and...
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Historic Structures photo contest winners announced
First-place winner John Cruz and second-place winner Laura Niemiec are shown next to their photos. (Historical society photo) Winners of the LaPorte County Historical Society’s Historic Structures...
View ArticleMoments in Time, April 19
April 19, 1914 — An Otis woman was struck and instantly killed after stepping out of the way of a Monon train and into the path of an approaching Lake Shore train. April 19, 1964 — Approximately 1,000...
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