Moments in Time, July 28
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 28, 1914 – Mrs. Frank Shook says her husband shook her. For some reason she surmises he went to Michigan City and had a lady companion with...
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It’s almost August: Seize the summer that’s left
Photos by Dave Malik (Click on photos to enlarge) Local photographer Dave Malik wrote: “I was bumming around Michigan City (Washington Park) Beach and came across this couple having fun in the sand....
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Police are looking for Jonathan Wolfe
Police are looking for Jonathan Wolfe, who is wanted through LaPorte Circuit Court on charges of Failure to Appear for Theft, D felony; Mischief, D felony; Auto Theft, D felony; Strangulation, D...
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CASA Superhero Run/Walk is Aug. 16
The 2nd annual CASA Superhero 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 16, starting at 9 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran School, 111 Kingsbury Ave., LaPorte. Every child needs a hero. Abused and...
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Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 29, 1914 — LaPorte business men are calling for store closures a half day once a week from June through August. Michigan City and South Bend...
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Wednesday’s concert gives you 2 historic bands for the price of 1 (and the...
Members of the Michigan City Municipal Band perform. (Courtesy of the band’s Facebook page) Combined, the LaPorte City Band and the Michigan City Municipal Band represent 281 years of local history....
View ArticleFree dental exams for kids with no insurance still available
The IU Health LaPorte Dental Center is offering free dental exams to children with no dental insurance. The exams are offered by appointment only at the center, corner of Washington and Teegarden...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 30
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 30, 1914 – Madison Street will be closed temporarily for paving. Officials are in a quandary on how to best handle traffic in the meantime....
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Enjoy art, atmosphere and more at Lakefront Art Festival Aug. 16-17
WNLP photo A traditional treasure of an event offering one-of-a-kind artwork under the sun (hopefully) and refreshing lakeshore breezes will take place Aug. 16 and 17 as the Lubeznik Center for the...
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Larry Fritz, 1951-2014
Larry Duane Fritz, 63, of Kingsford Heights, IN, died July 28, 2014, at Millers Merry Manor, Walkerton, IN. He was born July 7, 1951, in LaPorte to Duane Fritz and Pauline E. (Barr) Elder. Larry loved...
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Evelyn England, 1931-2014
Mrs. Evelyn A. England, 83, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. She was born March 17, 1931, in Michigan City, IN, to Amos and Maude (Ott) Juckett....
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First Friday in the Chapel Concert Aug. 1 will feature Shania Povlock
Shania Povlock Talented young vocalist Shania Povlock will perform at the First Friday in the Chapel concert at noon Aug. 1 in the IU Health LaPorte Hospital Family Chapel, with Judy Wright...
View ArticleMoments in Time, July 31
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library July 31, 1914 – England is making every preparation to enter the threatened European conflict despite the fact that she is playing the leading role...
View ArticleHere are 1st round results of LaPorte City Golf Tournament
Here are results from the first round of the 2014 LaPorte City Golf Tournament at Beechwood. The tourney will continue this weekend. Contact Beechwood for more information. Champ Flight: Wade Warner...
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A little night music
Photos by Mike Kellems (Click on photos to enlarge) It’s not often that two bands from two adjoining communities, representing 281 years of history, combine to bring music to appreciative listeners....
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Bernice Roth, 1918-2014
Bernice Roth died peacefully in her sleep on July 28, 2014, after a night of visiting and reminiscing with close family members. She was born Jan. 17, 1918, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Jacob and Julia...
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Brooklynn Dunbar, 2013-2014
Brooklynn Joann Nicole Dunbar, 9 months old, of Michigan City, IN, died July 30, 2014, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health, Michigan City, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 14, 2013, in...
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Virginia Gemberling, 1926-2014
Mrs.Virginia Gemberling, 88, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. She was born June 8, 1926, in LaPorte County to John Ray Amor and Mary Louise...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 2
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 2, 1914 – England has decided on war. Germany’s violation of the Belgian treaty was the last straw. Aug. 2, 1964 – A new “E” pennant is flying...
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Two LaPorte County residents apprehended in Tennessee on drug charges
Maynard Two LaPorte County residents wanted on drug charges brought back from Tennessee Two LaPorte County residents, Richard Maynard, 50, and Christine Stultz (aka Christine Riegle), 40, were...
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