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January 23, 2019 · 0 CommentUPDATE: ID released of man who died in Jan. 22 house fire
Today's Headlines:
- LOCAL: LaPorte's Surf Air Wireless to expand its territory into Michigan
- LOCAL: MC officials hope to open up more lakeshore once NIPSCO plant is closed
- NATION: #110,000 limited-edition Lincoln Continental sells out in 48 hours
- SPORTS: It'll be Patriots vs. Rams in Feb. 3 Super Bowl
UPDATE: ID released of man who died in Jan. 22 house fire
Information from LaPorte Fire and Police
Melvin Peek, 58, died in a house fire in the 600 block of 4th St., LaPorte, on Tuesday morning, Jan. 22, 2019. The fire occurred at about 5 ... Continue Reading →
239g heroin, 597g cocaine and more taken off the streets in 2018 by LP County Drug Task Force
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The LaPorte County Drug Task Force has released its 2018 statistics. The task force, an initiative of Indiana HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area), is a ... Continue Reading →
Ice causing the wrong kinds of thrills and spills; take care Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning
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Ice is making it treacherous for people on foot and behind the wheel, so if you have a planned activity Tuesday evening or Wednesday, please check with the ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time, Jan. 23
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Jan. 23, 1919 — A Michigan City man brained his wife with a hammer as she lay in bed and then hangs himself in his barn. ... Continue Reading →
Kenneth Henriott, 1951-2019
Kenneth L. Henriott, 67, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at Center for Hospice & Palliative Care.
He was born June 1, 1951, in Lafayette, IN, to Kenneth L. ... Continue Reading →
Joyce Zolman, 1934-2019
Joyce Elizabeth Zolman, 84, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in LaPorte.
She was born Nov. 29, 1934, in Hubbard, MN, the daughter of Arthur F. Stedman and Ethel ... Continue Reading →
Evelyn “Sally” Lucas, 1935-2019
Evelyn M. “Sally” Lucas, 83, of LaPorte, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at Fountainview Terrace.
She was born in Valparaiso, IN, on June 3, 1935, to Raymond and Eva ... Continue Reading →
James Weiss, 1962-2019
James Edward Weiss, 56, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at his home.
He was born in Greeley, CO,, on July 31, 1962, to Donald Edward and Marilyn Ellen (Wilson) Weiss.
James ... Continue Reading →
Michael McGuire, 1948-2019
Michael David McGuire, 70, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019.
He was born Oct. 29, 1948, in LaPorte, IN, to William C. and Marilee (Boyce) McGuire.
Michael was ... Continue Reading →
Pressing legislation: Deputy and weight man Bobby Greer honored at Statehouse
Last October, LaPorte County Sheriff’s Deputy Bobby Greer bench pressed 446 pounds. That’s the equivalent of 2 or 3 state legislators.
Local lawmakers State Sen. Mike ... Continue Reading →
Linda Platt, 1949-2019
Linda Sue Platt, 69, of LaPorte, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019.
Linda was born Dec. 4, 1949, in LaPorte to Homer and Thelma Pauline (Stacy) Miller.
Linda ... Continue Reading →
Here are municipal primary election candidates who have filed so far (updated Jan. 18)
Below are the candidates who have filed as of Jan. 18 for the May 7, 2019, municipal primary elections. Candidates have until Feb. 8 to file.
If not already registered, voters may register ... Continue Reading →
Cutler seeks 2nd term on LaPorte City Council
Laura Cutler has announced her candidacy for a 2nd term on the LaPorte City Council. Cutler is entering her fourth year serving on the council, representing the Third Ward. She moved ... Continue Reading →
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