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Gettin’ the band back together: Lou Marini of Blues Brothers, SNL fame to...
Lou Marini Gas up the Bluesmobile. The LaPorte High School Jazz Bands will present their 25th annual JazzFest on Friday, May 9, at 7 p.m. in the LaPorte High School Auditorium, and their special guest...
View ArticleThomas DeRyke, 1935-2014
Thomas V. DeRyke, 78, of Gilbertsville, KY, and formerly of LaPorte, died April 23, 2014, at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was born May 22, 1935, in Waukegan, IL. Mr. DeRyke graduated...
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LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, 200 guests celebrate new Virginia and...
Shelter Director Jane Bernard and other dignitaries cut the ribbon as a happy crowd watches. Photo by Mike Kellems “Adopt Meee(ow),” a kitten says as it poses with its siblings and mom. Photo by Mike...
View ArticleGive your input on library’s Coolspring Branch at May 1 meeting
The latest community meeting offering the public a chance to give input on LaPorte County Public Library and its branches will be held Thursday, May 1, at 9:30 a.m. at its Coolspring Branch, 7089 W....
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Former police chiefs endorse Bergerson for Superior 1 judge
Bergerson Democrat Michael Bergerson’s candidacy for LaPorte Superior Court 1 judge was endorsed by April 25 by former Michigan City Police Chiefs Steve Bacztub, Larry Kunkel, Ben Neitzel, Barry...
View ArticlePenn takes LeRoy Classic in girls tennis
Penn High School defeated the host Slicers to win the 2014 LaPorte Girls’ Tennis LeRoy Classic. – In Round 1, LaPorte defeated South Bend Clay, 4-1. Individual results: 1S: Caroline Boger (LP) d....
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Marcia Fullerton, 1939-2014
Marcia A. Fullerton, 74, of LaPorte, died Thursday, April 24, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born May 18, 1939, in LaPorte to Harold Salzer and Hilda (Murphy) Salzer Heiden. Marcia worked...
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Ready for an evening of rousing movie music? And who will wield the baton?...
Photos and information from LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra (click photos to enlarge) On Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m., the LaPorte Civic Auditorium is the place to be to attend a dynamic concert...
View ArticleFootlight auditions for “Julius Caesar” are May 17-18
Footlight Theatre will hold auditions on Saturday, May 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. for its August production of “Julius Caesar.” Making its debut here at Footlight, local...
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Gregg Landes Jr., 1993-2014
Gregg Landes Jr., 20, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly at 12:33 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2014, in his home. He was born July 17, 1993, in LaPorte to Gregg Landes Sr. and Vicky (Stegall) Landes. Gregg was...
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Norman “Jake” Jacobs, 1930-2014
Mr. Norman “Jake” W. Jacobs, 84, of Kingsford Heights, IN, died Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. He was born Jan. 14, 1930, in French Lick, IN, to Charles...
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Norma Kaminski, 1925-2014
Mrs. Norma Lynn Kaminski, 88, of LaPorte, died Friday, April 25, 2014, at 11:15 a.m. at her home. She was born July 22, 1925, in Wabash, IN, to William D. and Hazel (Deeter) Lynn, and had lived in...
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MAY 1 PUBLIC FORUMS ON FUTURE LP SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT POSTPONED
The LaPorte School Board announced Monday, April 28, 2014, that it is postponing the previously scheduled May 1 public forums to meet two potential LaPorte schools superintendents. “The board...
View ArticleMoments in Time, April 29
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 29, 1914 – An army revolution resulting in the overthrow of Huerta is threatened in Mexico City. April 29, 1964 – The Bastian-Morley Company...
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Here are candidates in the May 6 primary election
Listed below are the candidates in the May 6, 2014, primary election. The winners of these Democratic and Republican primary elections (some are unopposed) will move on to the Nov. 4, 2014, general...
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Public invited to come and tour new Slicer Track Complex on May 3
The LaPorte High School Athletic Department and boys and girls track teams invite the community to visit the new Slicer Track Complex on Saturday, May 3. The complex is located behind Kesling Middle...
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Rosalia Keller, 1941-2014
Rosalia E. Keller, 73, of LaPorte, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at her home. She was born March 31, 1941, in Michigan City, IN, to Herman L. Sr. and Helen Teresa (Sack) Carter. Rosalia was a member of...
View ArticleMoments in Time, April 30
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library April 30, 1914 – Park School pupils collected waste paper, which they sold and get enough money to buy a new Victrola and records for their school....
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MSU student from LaPorte sheds light on LaPorte County’s archaeological...
Artifacts in a collection of stone tools gathered at the William Orr Farm in LaPorte County, displayed at the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum. Photo by Rachel Osborn EDITOR’S NOTE: Rachel...
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Michael Pedzinski Jr., 1967-2014
Michael G. Pedzinski Jr., 47, of LaPorte, died Saturday, April 26, 2014, at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Michigan City, IN. He was born Jan. 20, 1967, in Michigan City to Michael G. Pedzinski and...
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