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Emily Metheny of LaPorte receives Pulliam Journalism Fellowship
2011 LaPorte High School graduate Emily Metheny, who will begin her senior year at Franklin College, Franklin, IN, in fall 2014, has been honored with the Pulliam Journalism Fellowship. Emily’s major...
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Kingsbury intermodal site has its first tenant
A site map of Kingsbury Inland Port. (www.ilpkingsbury.com) Helena Chemical Company has purchased a parcel of land at the new Inland Logistics Port at Kingsbury Industrial Park, making Helena the first...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 13
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 13, 1914 – Hundreds of lives are imperiled after the collision of the New York and Pretoria big boats in dense fog. June 13, 1964 – A. Taylor...
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More than 500 rock with Dr. Groovy and the Soul Surgeons at Charlie Groves’...
Dr. Groovy himself, Charlie Groves, belts out a tune. Photos and info by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) More than 500 people danced, grooved and sang along with Dr. Groovy and the Soul...
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Cruise Night is Saturday; here’s the info
A shot of Cruise Night 2013 taken by May Moore. (Click to enlarge) Come and line Lincolnway to watch hundreds of vintage cars cat the drag during LaPorte’s annual Cruise Night on Saturday, June 14....
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Friends of the Library Book Sale is June 26-29
One of summertime’s most anticipated events in LaPorte, the big Friends of the Library Book Sale, will take place Friday, June 27, through Sunday, June 29, with the special preview day Thursday, June...
View ArticleFOP, LP Police release statements on former officer Mark Bishop, charged with...
LaPorte FOP Lodge 54 and the LaPorte Police Department have issued separate press releases regarding the case of Mark Bishop, a former LaPorte officer who recently resigned after being charged with...
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“Fathers ARE needed”: a daughter’s story
Bill Troy and his wife, Lee. By Kathryn Troy Bernel When I was 17 and flush with self-anointed wisdom, I told my mother that fathers were not necessary. “Oh?” She looked at me over the top of her...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 14
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 14, 1914 – 25 representatives of the Chicago Boys’ Club who are hiking to Paw Paw, Michigan, will arrive in LaPorte tomorrow evening. June 14,...
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LPHS Class of ’94 reunion is Aug. 2
LaPorte High School’s Class of 1994 will hold its 20th reunion Aug. 2 at Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City, starting at 7 p.m. The cost is $40 per person, which includes a buffet dinner. A cash bar will...
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Sponsorships available for 1st Play for Jake Golf Outing June 28
Jake West While the playing spots are all filled, sponsorship and donation opportunities are still available for the Play for Jake Foundation’s 1st annual Golf Outing on Saturday, June 28, at Legacy...
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Pedal power only during “Bike 31: One and Done”
Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) Perfect pavement. No crazy drivers. Wide-open lanes. Clear as far as the eye can see. It’s not often bicyclists get to enjoy these perks, The...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 16
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 16, 1914 – Bluffside Park will be a picnic mecca in LaPorte. June 16, 1964 – The mayor says LaPorte’s 1965 budget won’t reach the million...
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Man charged with LaPorte woman’s June 15 murder has lengthy arrest record
Daniel G. Shoffner UPDATE FROM WSBT-TV: Woman’s body found in freezer. http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/police-man-arrested-for-roommates-murder-in-laporte/26509512 —————– WNLP story Daniel G. Shoffner,...
View ArticleNannie Belle Mills, 1927-2014
Nannie Belle Mills, 87, recently of LaPorte and formerly from Kentucky, died peacefully at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born June 14, 1927, in Bull Creek,...
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Orlando “Lanny” Wozniak, 1950-2014
Orlando “Lanny” Lee Wozniak, 64, of LaPorte, died June 15, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his three girls and welcomed into the loving arms of his Daddy on Father’s Day to truly worship. He was born...
View ArticleStephanie Rempa, 87
Mrs. Stephanie M. Rempa, 87, of Michigan City, IN, and formerly of LaPorte, died Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Sterling House in Michigan City. She is survived by her son, Daniel E.(Carol) of New Albany,...
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“Put the Nuns in Charge!” comedy coming to MC June 21
St. Mary’s Church, Michigan City, will bring the funny comedy “Put the Nuns in Charge” to the Rudy Hart Theater at Marquette High School, Michigan City, on June 21 at 7:30 p.m. Return to the days of...
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House, A/C take a hit after driver loses control
LaPorte County Sheriff’s Deputy Donald Hicks looks through paperwork on the vehicle. Photos and info by Mike Kellems (Click on photos to enlarge) The timing was particularly bad with hot weather on the...
View ArticleMoments in Time, June 17
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library June 17, 1914 – The Class of 1914 of St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish is now ready for another step in its education. Pretty exercises feature the...
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