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September 17, 2021 · 1 CommentFrancesconi: School doors were not locked during Thursday mask protests
Today's Headlines:
- NATION: Social Security recipients set to receive 6 percent cost-of-living increase
- REGION: Motorcycle crash near Potato Creek Park claims life of North Liberty man
- SPORTS: Citing concussion injuries, former ND football player sues his school, NCAA
Francesconi: School doors were not locked during Thursday mask protests
Editor’s note: This press release was issued by La Porte Community School Corporation Supt. Mark Francesconi Sept. 16 in response to those who have protested the new mask ... Continue Reading →
Great Shots: Inspiration Four takes off
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Former La Portean A.J. Serafin, who now lives near Cape Canaveral, writes: “These photos are of the Sept. 16 launch of the SpaceX all-civilian Inspiration ... Continue Reading →
Health department offers information during Suicide Prevention Month
La Porte County Health Department press release
September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) ... Continue Reading →
Sept. 17
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Opera performed in Berlin and transmitted by wireless telephone was distinctly heard 8,000 miles away.
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Over a ... Continue Reading →
Frederick Sachtleben, 1938-2021
Frederick “Fred” Sachtleben, 83, of La Porte, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, at Franciscan Health, Michigan City, Ind.
He was born Jan. 6, 1938, in Chicago, ... Continue Reading →
Police announce parking restrictions for Sunflower Fair
La Porte Police have announced parking restrictions for the Sunflower Fair, beginning today at 6 p.m. and running through Saturday.
There will be no parking on Michigan Avenue ... Continue Reading →
James Lovejoy, 1946-2021
James M. Lovejoy, 75, a happily retired lifelong resident of the town of Rolling Prairie, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at Northwest Health – La Porte.
He ... Continue Reading →
Help Boys & Girls Clubs “Light Up La Porte County”
A local nonprofit is hoping to help make the community a little brighter this holiday season. Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County recently kicked off its “Light ... Continue Reading →
Katheryn Ardel Ainsworth, 1941-2021
Katheryn Ardel Ainsworth, 79, of La Porte, Ind., passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born Nov. 10, 1941, in Porter, Ind., the daughter ... Continue Reading →
Articles of faith
Diocesan conference on global warming is Oct. 9
“Caring for Our Common Home,” or Laudato Si, is the Pope’s message on the environment and care for creation. ... Continue Reading →
High school sports briefs
NP girls soccer team loses to Washington
The Lady Cougars lost their conference matchup with South Bend Washington, 3-2, on Wednesday.
The Cougars fought hard but came up a ... Continue Reading →
Hoosier Star achieved some firsts Saturday
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The 16th annual Hoosier Star competition on Saturday, Sept. 11, included some firsts:
— In the most friendly of sibling rivalries, Joseph Giuliani ... Continue Reading →
Visitors bureau: Great Lakes Grand Prix set records
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The decision to expand Michigan City’s 2021 Great Lakes Grand Prix by continuing with the two races this year paid off in a big way for the community, ... Continue Reading →
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