Good morning, Lafayette.

Bruce Leak, a tech-industry investor and engineer, will join Purdue President Mung Chiang at the Purdue Presidential Lecture Series on Apr.

30 at 6 p.m. The free event requires a ticket.

Tippecanoe County School Corporation Nutrition Services is hiring (nutrition service assistants and an assistant manager) for next school year at Klondike Intermediate.

Applicants can learn more and apply online.

Beth McAuliffe, who has served 14 years with LSC (as head nurse at Earhart Elementary), has been named director of health services by the school system.

She will start on July 1.

INDOT has begun work on rehabilitating the old SR 225 bridge (closed three years) over the Wabash River in Battle Ground, with plans to reopen in 2027 and continue construction through 2028; two Indiana companies can complete the beam work required.

Transformed Birth Services, a local nonprofit, will host an event on April 25 from 2-4 p.m. at Matchbox Coworking Studio to help expecting and postpartum mothers access affordable birth support + share personal experiences, and tickets are sold on a pay what you can basis online or at the door.

Franciscan Healthy Living Center in Lafayette offers a diabetes program that pairs remote glucose monitoring & virtual coaching to help patients manage their condition.

Fowler resident Cindy Meyer saw improvements in her blood sugar and weight, and others will benefit from this innovative service.

Purdue men's basketball promoted Boilermaker P.J.

Thompson to associate head coach and hired Kenneth Lowe as an assistant coach, adding graduate assistants Lance Jones and Sterling Carter for two seasons while Thompson boosted Purdue’s offensive ranking and Lowe returns after four seasons at St. Thomas University.

Area coaches selected 10 standout players for the 2026 Journal & Courier All-Area Small Schools Boys Basketball team, recognizing stars like Aidan Duff from Carroll (noted for his scoring and leadership) and Chase Winkler from Frontier.

The list includes top talent from Class 1A and 2A teams.

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.

Broom Workshop

1-3 p.m. — Castle-Brooks Spiritual Supply — Bring your own broomstick — Create a unique piece of art while learning about broom history.

Daniel Tiger Visits Your Neighborhood!

1-3:30 p.m. — West Lafayette Public Library — Free entry — Meet Daniel Tiger and enjoy arts and community activities with your family.

Starry Knight - Pick Your Blacklight Color!

1-3 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $39 per person — Create a unique blacklight painting with step-by-step guidance from local artists.

2026 Midwest Glaciology Meeting

May 11-12 — Purdue University — Informal participation encouraged — Dive into the fascinating world of glaciology with talks and a lab tour.