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Lafayette
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette residents recalled 2025 milestones like graduation, new jobs and travel while a teacher celebrated coaching a girls’ wrestling team at Greater Lafayette Career Academy; they look ahead to 2026 with plans for more schooling, travel and local sports success—energizing the community for the new year. Star City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 31, 2025, Purdue senior Caylee James and Seeger High School football coach Scott Cronk responded to a distressed cow in West Lafayette, ensuring a calf was born safely in sub-20°F conditions. Their work provided hands-on animal care experience for students training for vet school. Journal & Courier
- ➤ McAllister Rec Center will launch its Coding Mind Program to teach computer science fundamentals to 5th-10th graders. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. starting Jan. 29 and ending March 26 (spots cost $190 per person). Star City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lafayette Fire Department congratulated Firefighter Damon Downey on his upcoming retirement after 28 years of service. Downey’s final shift involved responding to one of four recent fires that affected a former firefighter’s home. Star City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue women’s basketball lost to No. 19 Ohio State on Dec. 31 at Mackey Arena — the Boilermakers fell 83-56 and will travel to play Nebraska on Jan. 4, Wisconsin on Jan. 8 and Washington on Jan. 11. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Rossville forward Nolan Britt hit a game-winning 3-pointer as time expired in the Indiana Kitchen Holiday Classic championship on Dec. 31, 2025 at Delphi. His shot, which marked his parents' 19th anniversary, lifted his team to a 60-59 win over Taylor. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Centier Bank in Lafayette (201 Main St. Suite 100) is hosting a contest for a unique 18-karat horseshoe valued at $10,000; visitors can enter by scanning a QR code at branches, using guest services at Lucas Oil Stadium, or signing up online, with entries accepted for one more week. Journal & Courier
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Vision Board Party
1-3 p.m. — West Lafayette Indiana Nutrition — $10 for board and supplies, $20 for board, supplies & drink — Create a vision board to outline your goals for the year ahead.
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The Hobbit
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical journey of The Hobbit in a charming local theater setting.
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Find Your Fit, Lafayette: School Showcase
Looking for the right K–12 school option for your child? Join us for an evening designed to help Lafayette-area families explore the best private school opportunities available!
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Find Your Fit, Lafayette: School Showcase
Looking for the right K–12 school option for your child? Join us for an evening designed to help Lafayette-area families explore the best private school opportunities available!
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Purdue Community Jazz Showcase
7 PM — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Experience an evening of lively jazz featuring Artist-In-Residence, Kirby Fellis.
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