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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CityBus is partnering with Purdue student groups for a Fill-the-Bus food drive that collects food donations from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. all week while parked across from Memorial Mall on campus. On Friday the bus will drop off the donations at Food Finders Food Bank (which will distribute them locally). WLFI
- ➤ Students at Edgelea Elementary and local families painted rocks to celebrate Lafayette’s 200-year anniversary as Tippecanoe and Lafayette school corporations worked together to teach teamwork and show community unity—colored rocks will be placed around town for everyone to find. Star City News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local butcher shop owner Lucas Roosa is fighting a rezoning proposal on Veteran’s Memorial Parkway that could let the space be sold to an oil change service. The request was withdrawn for today’s Area Plan Commission meeting—though it might be re-submitted later. Star City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Beach Boys will perform at Loeb Stadium on Sept. 18 as part of Lafayette's bicentennial celebrations. Tickets will go on sale online and at the Long Center on April 18 — the show is a stop on their 2025 Sounds of Summer Tour. Journal & Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local librarians say that state bills SB 1 and HB 1001 and federal cuts are threatening Tippecanoe libraries by reducing the funds they rely on—these bills passed Tuesday and now head to the governor's office. Library leaders warn that the changes may force libraries to cut key programs and services for the community. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed nine orders on Tuesday to change public health rules in the state, focusing on SNAP, Medicaid and chronic disease prevention. The orders (part of the Make Indiana Healthy Again campaign) remove candy and soda from SNAP items, require work for non-exempt recipients and start school fitness programs along with a study on diet-related illnesses. Star City News
- ➤ Seven international students, including five Chinese students at Purdue, are suing the Department of Homeland Security over revoked F-1 visas that may lead to swift deportation if they do not leave voluntarily (lawsuit filed Tuesday). Journal & Courier
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Lafayette named former Purdue setter Lindsay Morgan as the new head girls volleyball coach Monday night—she brings extensive NCAA coaching experience and strong ties to Purdue as the daughter of coach Dave Shondell. Journal & Courier
- ➤ New Palestine lineman Brock Brownfield committed Tuesday morning to Purdue football—he chose the Boilermakers over offers from Indiana, Michigan State, West Virginia and several Mid-American Conference programs including Ball State, becoming Purdue’s fifth 2026 commitment and the first from Indiana. Journal & Courier
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Community Nature Day
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — John S. Wright Forestry Center — Free entry — Engage in environmental activities and explore local ecosystems at this community gathering.
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Life Church Easter Celebration
10 AM - 1 PM — Legacy Sports Club — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with a powerful service and special activities for kids.
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The B-Side, Track 5: (Re)Light a Fuse
7:30 p.m. — Rat Pak Venue — Cash Bar — Experience electrifying rock and pop hits with a jazz fusion twist from talented LSO musicians.
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Joel Gentz 5k 2025
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Engineering Fountain — Registration fee applies — Honor our service men and women through this spirited 5k run at Purdue University.
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10th Annual GRANT'S HOUSE Celebration
6-10:30 p.m. — Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds — Fundraising event — Celebrate a decade of progress in supporting children with developmental disabilities.
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Absolute Light Holistic Fair
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds — $10 per person — Explore intuitive readings, energy healings, and unique handcrafted items at this holistic fair.
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Colton Dixon Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket info available — Experience the inspiring anthems of Colton Dixon, a Christian music sensation.
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Kelsey Greeson Project Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Arts Federation — Cost information unavailable — Enjoy a night of music with Scott Greeson, Vickie Maris, Michael Kelsey, and Courtney Von Drehle, featuring special guest artists.
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