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The Rossville chapter of the National Honor Society partnered with Versiti Blood Center to host a blood drive that brought together students, staff & community donors, with several society members donating themselves.

The next drive is scheduled for March.

The East End Block Party returns downtown this Friday at 10th and Main from 5 to 10 p.m. The free event offers live music, activities for families, food, and drinks.

Students at Purdue shared how the 9/11 attacks continue to shape lives; older students recalled witnessing the events firsthand while those born later learn through family stories (one freshman noted the perspective shift).

Lafayette will host a community tribute Friday at 9 a.m. at Parc Sans Souci to honor nearly 3,000 victims of the Sept.

11 attacks. The ceremony, led by the Lafayette Fire Department, will include prayer, wreath laying and a salute to 343 FDNY firefighters.

Purdue will host Wake Forest at noon ET Saturday, Sept.

12 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette following its season-opening win over Indiana State; FS1 will televise the game.

Local sports fans can vote for the top football performance from Sept.

4 in the Journal & Courier poll, presented by Ivy Tech, with voting closing at 4:59 p.m. EST Thursday.

A house fire on Park Avenue killed three dogs and five cats, with firefighters reporting the kitchen was engulfed in flames—no humans were injured and officials are investigating the cause.

Voting is open for the Lafayette area Athlete of the Week poll covering Aug.

31-Sept. 6, sponsored by Ivy Tech, with unlimited votes accepted until 4:59 p.m. EST on Friday — highlighting top-performing local athletes.