History

Almost every American is familiar with the famous 1945 photograph of “The Kiss”: a World War II sailor sweeping a nurse into his arms for a spontaneous kiss, celebrating V-Day with thousands of others in New York’s Times Square. On April 23rd,...

On a cool, sunny day in La Porte, a group of history enthusiasts, committed citizens, and community leaders gathered at the corner of Clay and Harrison for the dedication of a new historic landmark. While there is no longer a structure to identify as...

The La Porte Civic Auditorium has been a long-standing monument in the community, and a testimony to the rich history and culture of La Porte for decades. Brett Binversie, director of the La Porte Civic Auditorium Meeting and Event Center, called the...

The City of Whiting is definitely a quirky, fun-filled town. With a beautiful lakefront, plenty of industry, and a classic little downtown, the city provides its residents with the best of so many worlds. From summertime to an ice-covered winter,...

Tuesday morning was a momentous occasion at the Hammond campus of Purdue University Northwest where students, faculty, and community members gathered to celebrate the life and achievements of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Despite a heavy...

We had another snowfall that called upon snowplows before the sun even rose, causing the commute for some early birds to be slow and cautious driving their way into work this morning. Considered mild weather by Africa Tarver, the Executive Director...

The La Porte County (IN) Genealogical Society met at ‘Round the Clock restaurant on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. The annual holiday dinner was enjoyed by members and guests. Following the meal, the committee for the Genealogist of the Year Award was...

For residents of Highland, Indiana looking for a resource to shed some light on the history of their town, look no further than the “Planet Highland” Facebook Page. The owner of the page describes it as a, “Photo history of Highland,...

Twenty members and guests were present for the regular monthly meeting of the La Porte County (IN) Genealogical Society. This meeting was in Meeting Room "A" of the Main Branch of the La Porte County Public Library, and began at the special time of...

Sixteen members and guests were present for the regular monthly meeting of the La Porte County (IN) Genealogical Society at the La Porte Parks Department Building at 250 Pine Lake Avenue in La Porte, Tuesday evening, July 11. The meeting was called...