Girl reports abduction attempt on Bosserman Street
A 12-year-old girl told LaPorte Police that two men tried to lure her into their pickup truck at around 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2014, on Bosserman Street. The girl told police she had arrived at her...
View ArticleStreet closures near former Whirlpool plant starting May 5
A rail spur will be installed to serve the former Whirlpool complex at Whirlpool and Berkel drives beginning Monday, May 5, the City of LaPorte Office of Engineering announced. As a result, Whirlpool...
View ArticleDale Wratchford will sing at First Friday in the Chapel concert May 2
IU Health LaPorte Hospital Chaplain Dale Wratchford will present a concert for the May 2 First Friday in the Chapel series at the hospital. This free concert begins at noon in the chapel on the...
View ArticlePancake breakfast at Springfield VFD is May 4
Springfield Township Volunteer Fire Department, 7111 N. 300 West, Michigan City, welcomes the public to its annual spring pancake breakfast and bake sale on Sunday, May 4, from 7 to 11 a.m. Tickets are...
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May 6 Give Day offers you a chance to easily make contributions to vital...
More than 45 local organizations that provide vital services to LaPorte County are asking for your donations during national Give Day on May 6. “Give Local America commemorates the great work...
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Look no further than downtown LaPorte for special brews during 1st Maple City...
Craft brews are all the rage, and now you don’t have to travel beyond the friendly confines of LaPorte to sample them. On Saturday night, May 10, you are invited to take a stroll through downtown...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 1
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 1, 1914 – The steamer Siberia is sinking off the island of Formosa. The wife of the governor general of The Philippines is one of the 80 saloon...
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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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View LaPorte students’ artwork at Tri Kappa show May 2
Come and view the artwork of talented LaPorte Community Schools students on Friday, May 2, at the annual Tri Kappa Student Art Show at LPHS. The show will feature selected artwork from all schools...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 2
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 2, 1914 – A unique idea to combine the moving picture with the textbooks of Indiana schools was suggested to the state board of education. May...
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LaLumiere School marks 50 years; alum and LaPorte native John Rumely reflects...
EDITOR’S NOTE: 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of a rural LaPorte gem: LaLumiere School. A gala celebrating this milestone will take place Saturday, May 3, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel...
View ArticleArica Briggs, 1979-2014
Arica Briggs, 34, of Michigan City, IN, and formerly of Westville, IN, died peacefully at 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in her home. She was born Oct. 18, 1979, in Littleton, NH, to Eric Briggs...
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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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Candace Doty, 1948-2014
Candace Kay Doty, 65, of LaPorte, and formerly of Kokomo, IN, died peacefully at 1:32 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Sept. 1, 1948, in Kokomo to Danny V. and...
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Get to work: City of LaPorte Spring Cleanup is May 12-16
Does your garage look like this? Has your cat gone missing for several days in your basement’s clutter? Does the couch in your den harbor cracker crumbs more than a decade old? Good news: The City of...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 5
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 5, 1914 – The health officer makes inspections of dairies and milk in and about LaPorte. When the milk is sold without pasteurization, the...
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Sharefest 2014: 150-plus volunteers accomplish 30-plus projects in LaPorte
Information and photos provided by Sharefest organizers (Click on photos to enlarge) Sharefest 2014 on May 3 drew more than 150 volunteers who joined to complete more than 30 projects to improve...
View ArticleAAUW action, April 8, 2014
The LaPorte Branch of the American Association of University Women met April 8, 2014, at the home of Beth Le Roy for a carry-in lunch. Minutes were approved and the treasurer’s report was given. Two...
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Kelsey Tremain and Neil Bolakowski are married
(Click on photo to enlarge) Kelsey Mae Tremain and Neil Austin Bolakowski were married Jan. 1, 2014, at Dreams Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Kelsey attended Hamilton Southeastern High...
View ArticleJoel Wiltfong, 53
Joel A. Wiltfong, 53, of Rolling Prairie, IN, and formerly of Mill Creek, IN, died May 3, 2014. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, is handling...
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