Alice Reese, 1917-2013
Mrs. Alice May Reese, 95, of New Carlisle, IN, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Hamilton Communities in New Carlisle. She was born Aug. 16, 1917, in Mill Creek, IN, to Russell and Mabel (Wedel) Wiltfong....
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 16
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 16, 1913 – The man who was to become assistant manager of the Rumely Hotel upon its opening was killed in an automobile accident today. May 16,...
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LPHs Iselman Writing Award winner for Essay: Johnna Belkiewitz
EDITOR’S NOTE: The LaPorte High School English Department has presented the 2013 Iselman Writing Awards to four LPHS students. Award winners and the categories in which they were recognized are: Essay...
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LaPorte Farmers Market opens May 18
The LaPorte Farmers Market will open for the 2013 season on Saturday, May 18. From 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday, the market will feature local vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables, plants,...
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3 wanted on drug-dealing charges are now in custody
Townsel Three LaPorte men who were being sought on drug-dealing charges were arrested May 15, 2013, according to the LaPorte County Metro Operations Unit. J. Ukonga Julian Townsel, 19, was arrested at...
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St. Paul’s Episcopal to host Vacation Bible School June 10-14
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Harrison Street in LaPorte, will host a Vacation Bible School for 3- to 6-year-olds June 10-14 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the classrooms...
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Vehicle built by PNC students does 0 to 60 in 4 seconds — and it’s electric
Roger Dodrill, Christopher Smith and Mavric Price with their electric vehicle at PNC. Story and photo provided by PNC (click on photo to enlarge) It has been an eventful spring for the members of the...
View ArticleLaPorte Lions Board action, May 13, 2013
The board of LaPorte Lions met May 13, 2013, at Western Inn. Boss Lion Oscar Ryl-Kuchar asked Dave Ebert to offer prayer. Sandra Provan read the minutes of the April 18 board meeting, which were...
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Register now for CASA Superhero 5K & Fun Run Aug. 17
Register now! The CASA Superhero 5K & Fun Run will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, at Beechwood Golf Course, LaPorte. Gather family and friends and join hundreds of locals to make a Superhero...
View ArticleEmma Ramanauskas, 1929-2013
Emma Hilda Ramanauskas, 84, of Hazel Crest, IL, died Thursday, May 16, 2013. She was born April 1, 1929, in Julijanovo, Lithuania, to Adomas Haberzatas and Amalija Hermanas. Emma came to the United...
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LPHS Iselman Writing Award winner for Poetry: Jamie Austin
Chris Iselman EDITOR’S NOTE: The LaPorte High School English Department has presented the 2013 Iselman Writing Awards to four LPHS students. Award winners and the categories in which they were...
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Downtown LP outdoor movie series returns June 7
Downtown LaPorte’s First Friday Night Movie will be “Charlotte’s Web” on Friday, June 7. This charming, free tradition continues as movies are screened on the side of a building in the Herald-Argus...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 17
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 17, 1913 – The Walker Starter Company in LaPorte anticipates many orders and will soon be busy. May 17, 1963 – Astronaut Cooper’s flight was a...
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Viola Ludtke, 1921-2013
Mrs. Viola M. Ludtke, 91, of Walkerton, IN, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born July 8, 1921, in LaPorte to Alfred and Adeline (Shultz) Harness. Viola worked for...
View ArticleDonna Cohan, 1940-2013
Donna Ellen Cohan, 73, of LaPorte, died Friday, May 16, 2013, at Fountainview Terrace in LaPorte. She was born March 19, 1940, to Leo and Marie I. (Clark) Kessler. Donna was a graduate of Kingsbury...
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VIP events for Maple City Grand Prix are sold out
VIP events for the inaugural Maple City Grand Prix boat races May 31-June 2 have sold out, organizers announced May 17. “Visit Michigan City LaPorte would like to thank the people of LaPorte and...
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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...
View ArticleMoments in Time, May 18
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library May 18, 1913 – The Supreme Court today said that a liquor dealer may sell beer to a purchaser in dry territory. May 18, 1963 – The U.S. halts...
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King? Queen? Flowers? Dinner? Here’s the lowdown on LPHS Prom, May 18
EDITOR’S NOTE: The LaPorte High School Prom is Saturday, May 18, at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium. As the big day approaches, WNLP offers this information on prom queen/king candidates from LPHS, and a...
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Welcome, Karma Ann Stout
(Click on photos to enlarge) Karma Ann Stout was born May 7, 2013, at 12:11 p.m. to Bryanna Goodloe and Shane Stout of LaPorte. Karma weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
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