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August 7, 2020 · 0 CommentGreat shot: sunset at Unity Park
Today's Headlines:
- LOCAL: Opponents to proposed New Carlisle complex are leery of new talks
- SPORTS: Texas Tech fires women's basketball coach in fallout from abuse claims
- STATE: Governor says moratorium on evictions, utility shut-offs to end next week
Great shot: sunset at Unity Park
Michelle Johnson of Kingsford Heights took her granddaughter to relax and watch a sunset from the Pine Lake waterfront at Unity Park on a recent evening. Michelle had to work ... Continue Reading →
Maestro Willis returns to La Porte for annual Hoosier Star event
Alastair Willis, South Bend Symphony Orchestra music director, will be conducting from a podium in La Porte Saturday, Sept. 12, when he leads an ensemble of musicians ... Continue Reading →
A Kaminski legacy: grandfather and granddaughter share success on the court
Story and photos by WNLP’s Bob Wellinski
Rachel Kaminski said she feels at home on the tennis courts. The tennis late bloomer began playing the sport in the sixth grade ... Continue Reading →
August 7
Compiled by Mary Hedge, La Porte County Public Library
1920
An estate of $16,000 was left by J. Frank Hanly, former governor of Indiana, who was killed in an automobile accident. ... Continue Reading →
Moments in time … in photographs
Local residents were able to enjoy The Germania Band in 1883. Members included (front row) T. Stevesand, Ed Behrendt, Louis Decker, Gust Salwasser, Fred Hausheer, (?) Brockmann, ... Continue Reading →
Community notes: LPHS boys soccer, Foodie Tuesdays, American Legion
LPHS boys soccer
Ed Gilliland, La Porte High School director of athletics, has announced that the Slicer boys soccer match against Hammond Clark on Aug. 17 has been canceled.
Foodie ... Continue Reading →
Purdue Extension, county parks to offer “GetWalkIN” online exercise program
Purdue Extension and the LaPorte County Park Department are offering “GetWalkIN’” — a free e-mail based walking program for local residents.
“Walking is a ... Continue Reading →
Holcomb: more access planned for Hoosiers with mental health, substance abuse issues
Governor Eric J. Holcomb on Thursday announced a partnership between the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction and Mental Health America of Indiana to expand access to trained ... Continue Reading →
Virginia Mae Kroening, 1943-2020
Virginia Mae Kroening, 77, of La Porte, Ind. passed away peacefully at 8:25 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at her home.
She was born May 15, 1943 in Michigan City, Ind. to Walter Andrew ... Continue Reading →
A first: county symphony to perform at Friendship Botanic Gardens
The sprawling meadows of Friendship Botanic Gardens, 2055 East U.S. 12, Michigan City will serve as a beautiful background to a performance by the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra ... Continue Reading →
Another great shot: does a summer day get any better than this?
It’s been resort-like weather for La Porte lately and many folks were out and about, taking advantage of the perfect temperatures — including this fisherman.
“A fitting ... Continue Reading →
Museum’s new exhibit: “Indiana Through the Mapmaker’s Eye”
“Indiana Through the Mapmaker’s Eye” is the La Porte County Historical Society’s newest exhibit, running now through Aug. 31 at the museum, located at 2405 ... Continue Reading →
Iconic WWII B-17 Flying Fortress “Sentimental Journey” coming to La Porte airport
The La Porte Municipal Airport is helping bring a bit of history to the area next week as it welcomes the iconic World War II aircraft B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey, courtesy ... Continue Reading →
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