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Lafayette
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mountain Jacks Steakhouse in Lafayette will close in early June after the property owner declined to renew its lease, and owners Ed and Blanca Fauble have offered their employees jobs at their Dayton restaurant while planning a potential new location in Lafayette next year. Journal & Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tippecanoe Historical Association will host an exhibit at City Hall next week to celebrate Lafayette's 201st birthday. The exhibit will showcase key historical milestones from the city's past. Star City News
- ➤ The 52nd Round the Fountain Art Fair is open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds help fund school art programs + visitors can also enjoy an art exhibit at the county courthouse. Star City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hoosiers seeking to trace their family roots can use free resources at local libraries—experts at the Indiana Historical Society urge starting with known facts and talking to older relatives while the Lafayette Public Library provides online genealogy databases and local records. Journal & Courier
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Locals prepare for Memorial Day weekend as families plan cookouts while managing a 13% cost increase on grilled foods and gas. Residents also plan to honor veterans at events in Columbian Park and the Indiana Veterans Home. Star City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ McCutcheon boys track team won its first sectional championship since 2017 at Lafayette Jeff's Scheumann Stadium on Thursday. Elijah Curry won the 100-meter finals and Kamarion Ayres led hurdles races — the Mavericks outscored Lafayette Jeff by 25.5 points. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Harrison’s boys track and field team won its eighth straight sectional title on Thursday (May 21) at Salisbury Athletic Complex, with sophomore hurdler Zion Clopton breaking a 27-year-old record in the 110 hurdles at 13.96 seconds. Coach Chris Crum planned the meet to help runners advance to next week’s regional meet. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue football added in-state linebacker Ethan Reyna from Andrean’s state champion team to its 2027 recruiting class—he recorded 105 tackles last season and will make his official visit to West Lafayette next month. Journal & Courier
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Scott Greeson, Vickie Maris, Michael Kelsey Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Delphi Opera House — Ticket prices TBA — Enjoy an evening of live music with popular local artists wrapping up the season.
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Midwest Women's Bowling Tournament
All day — Mike Aulby's Arrowhead Bowl — Various entry fees — Compete in exciting bowling matches at the Midwest Women's Tournament.
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2026 Cancer Survivor Tea: Wicked For Good
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Art Museum of Greater Lafayette — Free entry — Celebrate life, love, and resilience in a regal afternoon tea setting.
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Franciscan Alliance, Working Well Meeting
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette — RSVP Required — Learn from Alex Heaton as he shares insights with the Franciscan Alliance team.
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