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James Hopper, 1940-2014
James Hopper, 74, of Kingsford Heights, IN, died peacefully at 10:28 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2014, at his childhood home. He was born May 3, 1940, in Wayland, KY, to Mack and Myrtle (Slone) Hopper. James...
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St. Paul’s Episcopal is 175; community invited to block party July 19
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1000 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, will celebrate 175 years of spreading the Gospel of Christ with a series of events open to the entire community. The parish was founded by the...
View ArticleLPHS Class of 1964′s 50th reunion is July 19
LaPorte High School’s Class of 1964 will gather for its 50th reunion on Saturday, July 19, at Best Western hotel, LaPorte. The reunion will be held from 5 to 11 p.m., starting with a social hour at 5...
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Paul Tibbs, 1937-2014
Paul Tibbs, 77, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Feb. 10, 1937, in LaPorte to Jesse and Dorothy Josephine (Day) Tibbs. Paul retired from the United...
View ArticleHoward Schroeder, 1925-2014
Mr. Howard J. Schroeder, 88, of Lowell, IN, died Saturday, July 12, 2014, at 1:55 p.m. at Franciscan St. Anthony Hospital, Crown Point, IN. He was born Sept. 10, 1925, in LaPorte to Martin F. and...
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LPFD’s Rock the Park 2014 is July 19
Bring the whole family to enjoy music, food, games and more and support a great cause at the same time at the LaPorte Fire Department’s Rock the Park 2014 on Saturday, July 19, at Fox Park. The day...
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Not a demo derby fan? You’ll still love these photos
Getting a tow, LaPorte County Fair style. Photos by Mike Kellems (Click on photos to enlarge) Age and gender of driver, type of vehicle (and we use that term “vehicle” loosely) — it doesn’t matter. If...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 14
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 14, 1914 – Driving along Lincolnway, Chicago-bound Dr. Burkholtz, wealthy Michigander, and his party were placed under arrest by Motorcycle...
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One last fond farewell to LaPorte County Fair 2014
Can’t you just smell the beef and noodles? Nothing is more inviting than a home-cooked meal in one of the longstanding church buildings such as Salem Chapel. Photos by Mike Kellems (Click on photos to...
View ArticleCal Ripken championship action postponed until Tuesday
Rain has forced postponement of the Northern Indiana Cal Ripken Baseball 8U State Championship games, which were scheduled for tonight, July 14. The games will be played at 6 p.m. Tuesday at LaPorte’s...
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World-record pilot to share her experiences at LaPorte Aero Club event July 19
Pilot CarolAnn Garratt stands beside her Mooney, which displays the names of aviators who died of ALS. (Photo courtesy of 20thcenturyaviationmagazine.com) Renowned pilot CarolAnn Garratt will share her...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 15
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 15, 1914 – What, beefsteak is 40 cents a pound. Meat prices continue to go higher. Women are urging a boycott on meat. July 15, 1964 – New...
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City of LaPorte’s 3rd Night Bike Ride is Friday
Don your reflective gear and helmet to join the 3rd annual LaPorte Night Bike Ride on Friday, July 18, starting at 10 p.m. This leisurely (not competitive!) event will take bicycle riders on a 13-mile...
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John Marshall, 1926-2014
John Marshall, 87, of LaPorte, went to be with his loving Savior on July 15, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Oct. 7, 1926, in Gary, IN, to Joseph and Frances (Supanik) Marshall. John...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 16
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 16, 1914 – The Westville Ladies Band will be one of the leading features of the big agricultural picnic at LaPorte’s Fox’s Park on August...
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The La Porte County Home: our first, and enduring, assisted-living facility
An early photo of the existing La Porte County Home on West Ind. 2, which opened in 1886. (PHOTO PROVIDED; CLICK TO ENLARGE) By Fern Eddy Schultz, La Porte County Historian The La Porte County Home and...
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Treva McCullough, 1931-2014
Mrs. Treva McCullough, 82, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at her home. She was born July 17, 1931, in Decoy, KY, to Green and Ella (Stacy) Trusty. She had lived in the LaPorte area since...
View ArticleSign up for First UMC’s vacation Bible school Aug. 4-7
First United Methodist Church, LaPorte, will host its vacation Bible school, “Serving God by Helping Others,” from Aug. 4-7. Children ages 3 through 6th grade are invited! An adult class will also be...
View ArticleRichard Kratz, 1928-2014
Richard Dean Kratz, 86, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died July 15, 2014, at his home. He was born July 10, 1928, in New Carlisle, IN, to Fredrick and Katherine Marie (Zugel) Kratz. Richard was a U.S. Navy...
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Dale Ellis, 1930-2014
Mr. Dale E. Ellis, 84, of Hamlet, IN, died Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born April 7, 1930, in Union Mills, IN, to John Burr Ellis and Lola (Stinchcomb) Ellis. Dale had...
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