Moments in Time, May 12
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 12, 1914 – The Boys’ Band of Muncie gave a memorable Mother’s Day message to 1,300 inmates in the Michigan City prison. May 12, 1964 – Defense...
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La Porte’s early “Men of Affairs” caricatures are timeless — but who drew them?
In this caricature of LaPorte mayor and attorney Lemuel Darrow, note the details: He’s handing the police chief a new ordinance and signing another with pen and ink. The phone rings off the hook in the...
View ArticleLibrary’s next meeting to gather public input is May 15 in Hanna
The LaPorte County Public Library’s next public meeting to gather ideas from the public will be Thursday, May 15, at 4 p.m. at Hanna Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 101 W. Hopper St. The purpose of...
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Alice Jeanne Morrison Mueller, 1931-2014
Alice Jeanne Morrison Mueller was born Jan. 26, 1931, in Massillon, OH, to the late Clem and Lucy Morrison. Her brothers Bob (Dekalb, IL), Dick (Dayton, OH), and Don (Monroe, MI) survive. She graduated...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 13
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 13, 1914 – The funeral train bearing caskets containing the remains of sleeping soldiers passed through LaPorte. May 13, 1964 – A...
View Article11th annual LaPorte Kiwanis Golf Outing is June 6
Join the Kiwanis Club of LaPorte for a day of fun, golf, food and fellowship at the 11th annual Kiwanis Golf Outing on Friday, June 6, at Legacy Hills Golf Club. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m., with a...
View ArticlePhyllis Kratz, 1930-2014
Mrs. Phyllis J. Kratz, 84, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died at her home surrounded by her family on May 9, 2014. She was born March 27, 1930, in Rolling Prairie to Martin and Gertrude (Turak) Wellinski and...
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Ricky Albertson Jr., 1980-2014
Mr. Ricky Wayne Albertson Jr., 34, of LaPorte, died Sunday, May 11, 2014, at his home. He was born April 5, 1980, in LaPorte to Ricky Wayne Albertson Sr. and Michelle Pisello. Ricky worked as a mold...
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Police are looking for Joseph Ukonga
Police are looking for Joseph Ukonga, who is wanted on a charge of escape (from work release), a Class D felony. Ukonga, approximately 23, is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. Anyone with...
View ArticleHistorian of the Year to be announced at May 20 historical society meeting
The La Porte County Historical Society Inc. will host its annual Spring Dinner/Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, at the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., La Porte. Social time will...
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LPHS Prom is Saturday; here are king and queen candidates
The usual festive atmosphere lit up LPHS Prom arrivals in 2013. Photo by Mike Kellems Continuing one of LaPorte’s most charming traditions, LaPorte High School’s Prom will take place at the LaPorte...
View ArticleSeveral local boys and girls advance to sectionals in MLB’s Pitch, Hit and...
The LaPorte Park and Recreation Department hosted the local level of the Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run competition Local Competition May 8 and 10, 2014, at Lions Field and Kesling Park. A...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 14
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 14, 1914 – Three hundred young people of the German Evangelical Church will hold a convention at St. Paul’s Church here in July. May 14, 1964 –...
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LaPorte Farmers’ Market opens for 2014 season May 17
The LaPorte Farmers’ Market, located in the city parking lot at the northeast corner of Monroe Street and Lincolnway, will open for the 2014 season on Saturday, May 17. The market, which will operate...
View ArticleFrederick Barney, 1927-2014
Mr. Frederick M. Barney, 86, of Hamlet, IN, died Monday, May 12, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Sept. 18, 1927, in LaPorte to Glenn M. and Huldah M. (Eskridge) Barney. Fred was a...
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Carl Holt, 1944-2014
Mr. Carl E. Holt, 69, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at his home. He was born July 5, 1944, in Lebanon, KY, to Gilbert and Anna (Rice) Holt and was a lifelong resident of the...
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Scout-A-Rama, Pinewood Derby at fairgrounds May 17
The Potawatomi District of the Boy Scouts of America will host a Scout-A-Rama on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds. The public is invited to come to this...
View ArticleIf you crochet or knit, here’s the group for you
Needles Galore and More is a new group formed by Extension Homemaker Club members. It is also open to anyone who knits, crochets, sews or does tatting. The group meets at the LaPorte County Extension...
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Rolling Prairie man charged with dealing heroin after traffic stop
Jarrett A 22-year-old Rolling Prairie man was arrested and charged with dealing heroin after police stopped the car he was driving on a traffic violation Monday, May 12, 2014. Justin R. Jarrett is...
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Arlene Arnold, 1936-2014
Arlene J. Arnold, 77, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. She was born Aug. 13, 1936, in Michigan City, IN, to Lester Lovekin and Verna (Hanyzwski)...
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