Good morning, Lafayette.

The Rossville Choir held a charity concert yesterday, raising $1,913 for Rossville Cares to support local families.

Choir students from grades six to 12 performed at Rossville Presbyterian Church and thanked donors (Choir Director Jordan Buck).

Wabash Center will host the 11th 'I'm Happy and I'm Alive' Grant’s House Celebration on May 1 at Grant’s House (1500 Salem St) from 6 to 10:30 p.m., featuring a concert by The Flying Toasters, food, and auctions to raise funds for programs helping children with disabilities.

Just Littles Play Café opened last week at 1227 Sagamore Parkway North, Suite 1227-B.

The space is designed for children 6 and under to have fun while parents relax, with reservations now available online.

Lafayette’s infamous 19th-century con man Daniel Brutus Scribner + his partner Walter Haynes used fake lottery schemes to swindle millions and avoid capture with help from his wife; records show he briefly reformed after falling for a local resident before his dramatic death after a carriage race.

Gas prices in Lafayette rose above $4 Monday morning — forcing some drivers to spend over $100 on a fill-up and scale back on groceries and outings as they hope for a price drop soon.

Purdue University faculty senate voted 53-15 on Monday, March 23 to move ahead with a no-confidence vote against Provost Patrick Wolfe amid growing faculty concerns over his leadership.

The action sets the stage for a potential vote in April or later.

Lafayette Jefferson High School teacher Chuck Herber, 83, will retire at the end of the school year after 60 years of teaching (famed for his fingertip push-ups) as a significant figure in local education (a milestone for the school community).

Franciscan Health is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to host a two-day LivingWorks suicide intervention training course on April 9 and 10 at Franciscan Health Lafayette Central, 1501 South Hartford Street.

Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., cost $25 (covering lunch), and require both days’ attendance with registration closing Monday, April 6.

Harrison’s state champion wrestler Erin Cauble, who signed with Lindenwood University, is preparing to compete at the Hoosier Relays indoor state championships Saturday — she aims to build on her January state title and track skills for future success.

2026 Purdue Spring SASES Regional Meeting

Mar 25-27 — Purdue University Department of Agronomy — Registration required — Engage with industry speakers and network with young professionals in agriculture.

Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Junction House — Free entry — Experience a calm and inclusive Easter egg hunt tailored for sensory needs in a welcoming environment.

Doggy EGG-stravaganza

10 AM – 4 PM — McCaw Park — Free entry — Enjoy an egg hunt designed especially for furry friends in a festive atmosphere.

Soul Asylum Acoustic Performance with Corey Glover

8 PM — Loeb Playhouse — Special student pricing available — Experience a rare acoustic set from Grammy-winning band Soul Asylum with special guest Corey Glover.

2026 Spring Celebration

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — McAllister Recreation Center — Free entry — Celebrate the arrival of spring with family-friendly activities and community fun.

The Logan Kirby Band Live

7:30-11:59 p.m. — Rat Pak Venue — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of classic country music with hits from legends like Hank Williams and Merle Haggard.