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Learn the truth behind the musicals at “Historical Broadway” May 18
Returnees to this year’s variety show are 2012 performers (from left) Robert Richter, Bruce Johnson, Robert Dure, Sheryl Edwards, and Jim Lampl, and (background) Rose Marie Dure at the keyboard. What’s...
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Get fit during Saturdays in the Sun starting May 18
LaPorte’s first Saturday in the Sun will feature yoga at the courthouse square. Following in the new tradition of Fitness Fridays in LaPorte, the city will launch a new summer program called Saturdays...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 13
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 13, 1913 – An elegant new counter is ready to be installed at the new Rumely Hotel. May 13, 1963 — President Kennedy keeps troops near the...
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Police are looking for Jhozaeha VanSchoyck
Police are looking for Jhozaeha VanSchoyck, who is wanted for failure to appear on a charge of battery, a Class A misdemeanor. VanSchoyck, approximately 34, is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 130...
View ArticleRuth Autrey, 1927-2013
Ruth Evelyn Autrey, 85, of LaPorte, died May 4, 2013, at her home. She was born in Leiters Ford, IN, on Nov. 16, 1927, to Bert and Ocie Davis. Ruth was a member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church,...
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All-day music, family fun and more June 8 will benefit Backpack Program
Music for Food Fest, a jam-packed event to benefit the LaPorte Backpack Program is scheduled for Saturday, June 8. The event will include an all-day music festival featuring over 20 local artists from...
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Serious crash closes U.S. 35 North for several hours
A semi lies on its side and its load of cement blocks is scattered through the lawn in front of the offices on U.S. 35 North, just north of its intersection with Johnson Road. A NIPSCO truck and...
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Only memories remain of St. Paul United Church of Christ
The courthouse stands stoically to the east as St. Paul’s is demolished May 13. Photos by Beth Boardman (CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE) The rest of the 122-year-old St. Paul United Church of Christ came...
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Crichfield, Marquette, John Glenn named 4-Star Schools
Crichfield Elementary in LaPorte, Marquette High School in Michigan City and John Glenn High School in Walkerton are among 313 Indiana schools announced May 13, 2013, as 4-Star Schools. The Indiana...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 14
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 14, 1913 – A Notre Dame orator speaks to nine graduates at Stillwell School. May 14, 1963 – Faulty radar in Bermuda delays L. Gordon Cooper’s...
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Edna Dettweiler, 1932-2013
Edna M. Dettweiler, 80, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 8:29 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Nov. 9, 1932, in LaPorte to Hosea and Bertha (Adams) Shippee. Edna...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 15
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 15, 1913 – An officer was dispatched to Mennel’s bottling works last night to answer a call that a man had sold a coat which was believed he...
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Thaddeus “Ted” Gurnicz, 1935-2013
Mr. Thaddeus F. “Ted” Gurnicz, 77, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly at 11 a.m. May 13, 2013, at his home. He was born in Chicago on May 27, 1935, to Frank and Angeline (Wojtala) Gurnicz and had lived here...
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Esther Martin, 1918-2013
Mrs. Esther B. Martin, 94, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth, IN. She was born Dec. 30, 1918, in New Buffalo Township, MI, to Wheeler and Iva (Barnes) Meyers....
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Allen Northern, 1959-2013
Allen L. Northern, 54, of LaPorte, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born March 23, 1959, in Indianapolis to Alvin and Bertha Northern. He had lived in the LaPorte area...
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Longtime LP City Attorney Don Baugher to retire; LP native Rebecca Meyer will...
Rebecca D. Meyer will be the new LaPorte city attorney, replacing longtime City Attorney Don Baugher, who will retire at the end of Don Baugher takes the oath as city attorney in January 2012. August...
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Details, schedule for Maple City Grand Prix announced
(Click on map to enlarge) Here’s the event schedule for the Maple City Grand Prix, to be held May 30 — June 2 on Stone Lake in LaPorte: Thursday, May 30 – 5 p.m.: boats arrive, ribbon cutting – 7-9...
View ArticleMystery Dinner Theatre to be held at Ignoffo’s May 18 and 25
An interactive Mystery Dinner Theatre presentation, “The Last Will and Testament of a Millionaire,” will be presented at Ignoffo’s restaurant at the corner of Lincolnway and Monroe Street in LaPorte,...
View ArticlePNC commencement is May 20
The Purdue North Central 2012-2013 commencement ceremony will be Monday, May 20, at 7 p.m. in the Valparaiso University Athletics-Recreation Center. No tickets are necessary to attend. The Class of...
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Your blood donation is needed; here are local Red Cross blood drives
Here are upcoming LaPorte County American Red Cross blood drives in the area: – Friday, May 17, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., IU Health LaPorte Hospital Auditorium. Receive a $3 lunch coupon. – Saturday, May 18,...
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