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LaPorte Community Swim Club always looking for young members
Photos and info provided (click photos to enlarge) Your child can join the LaPorte Community Swim Club (Turbos) to learn swimming skills, make new friends and more! The club consists of swimmers from...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 7
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 7, 1914 – Gasoline may be displaced. A Pennsylvania man claims to have invented a new fluid as a substitute for gasoline. July 7, 1964 – The...
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Not a baaaaaad start to early fair activities Saturday
“Is this really necessary?” Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) The LaPorte County Fairgrounds were buzzin’ Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6, as 4-Hers and others prepared their...
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The only ones missing were Annette and Frankie
Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) It was Beach Blanket Bingo at Stone Lake on Thursday evening, July 3, as Cripple Creek took the sand for the weekly Arts in the Park concert. The...
View ArticleNIPSCO warns of “employees” trying to gain access to homes
NIPSCO is warning customers to watch out for fake NIPSCO employees asking to enter homes for inspection due to a “recent power outage.” Some customers have reported that individuals dressed as utility...
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Big crowds at the fair Sunday — and it hadn’t even officially opened yet!
Photos by Mike Kellems (Click on photos to enlarge) On Sunday, July 6, the day before the LaPorte County Fair’s official opening, it was already packed! Events such as demolition derbies (one with...
View ArticleAlbert Torrone, 1945-2014
Albert M. Torrone, 68, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2014, at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace, LaPorte. He was born Sept. 14, 1945. There will be no services....
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Michael McMahan, 1941-2014
Michael C. McMahan, 73, of LaPorte, died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Feb. 2, 1941, in LaPorte to Edgar and Lucille (Wainscott) McMahan. Michael worked for the post...
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LeRoy “Lee” Machtemes, 1943-2014
LeRoy “Lee” Machtemes, 71, of LaPorte, left this world behind at 10 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2014, in his home. He was born Jan. 22, 1943, in Harvey, IL, to Joseph and Mathilda (Kraatz) Machtemes. He was...
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Barbara Wallace, 1937-2014
Barbara Jean Wallace, 76, of LaPorte, died Saturday, June 5, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born June 12, 1937, in LaPorte to James S. and Cleta (Newland) Gourley. Barbara worked for 10...
View ArticleMill Creek man found dead in car in LaPorte
A Mill Creek man, 31, was found dead in a parked car in the 900 block of Jackson Street, LaPorte, early Friday, July 4, 2014. LaPorte Police had not identified the man nor the cause of death as of the...
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Mark Francesconi is named new superintendent of LaPorte Community School...
In a 6-0 vote Monday evening, July 7, 2014, the LaPorte School Board chose Mark Francesconi as the new superintendent of LaPorte Community Schools. Francesconi, who most recently served as associate...
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MONDAY AT THE FAIR: Champing at the bit — or gate — to win a ribbon
This sheep couldn’t be more ready to rule the ring during judging. Photos by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to enlarge) Sheep judging and horse competition took the stage Monday in 4-H activities at...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 8
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 8, 1914 – Louis Demzien is awarded first prize for the finest lawn and garden among many contestants in LaPorte. July 8, 1964 – J. Robert...
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LaPorte man arrested after July 5 CVS Pharmacy robbery
Matthew Martinez, 27, of LaPorte, has been charged with robbing the CVS Pharmacy at 1407 Lincolnway on Saturday, July 5, 2014, LaPorte Police said. A man entered CVS at about 12:57 a.m., went to the...
View ArticleHere’s LaPorte City Band program for Wednesday
Here’s the program for this Wednesday’s free LaPorte City Band concert at 7 p.m. at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park: “March of the Belgian Paratroopers,” Pierre Leeman; “First Suite in E...
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2014 4-H scholarship winners announced, 10-year members recognized
Scholarship winners and 10-year members were recognized at the LaPorte County 4-H Breakfast Saturday, July 5, 2014. Samantha Rozinski SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS – LaPorte County 4-H Booster & Alumni...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 9
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 9, 1914 — LaPorte’s Dr. Simon tells about the wonderful uses of the X-ray in medical and surgical work after his three-month trip in Europe....
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The rainbow connection
Photo by Mike Kellems Photos by Bob Wellinski and Mike Kellems (click photos to enlarge) Both Bob Wellinski and Mike Kellems had their shutter fingers ready Tuesday, July 8, 2014, as a rainbow briefly...
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The fair: alluring after dark
Do cheap stuffed animals ever look as enticing as they do at the Mouse Game? Photos by Mike Kellems (Click on photos to enlarge) The LaPorte County Fair is a draw at any time of day. But it’s...
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