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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food Finders Food Bank in Lafayette is asking local businesses and groups to volunteer this summer — volunteer numbers drop as Purdue students leave and families travel. The food bank needs at least 300 volunteers each week to meet high food assistance demand. Journal & Courier
- ➤ The Farm at Prophetstown State Park will host Family Day on Saturday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—featuring live music, food, games, blacksmith demonstrations, a pie-eating contest and vendor booths—and offers free entry with regular park admission. Star City News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Javier Salazar Sr. of Lafayette was charged with felony and misdemeanor domestic battery on June 2 after he allegedly hurt his wife at his East 900 South home—she had a swollen eye and his son tried to help—before he fled on foot and was later found in a cornfield, and he also faces a domestic battery charge from a prior conviction. Star City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech confirmed over the weekend that it will lose more than $54M in state funding over the next two years, leading to layoffs for 200 employees statewide including 10 from its Lafayette campus—tuition will remain unchanged. Star City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Smoke from Canadian wildfires in Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan is drifting into the Midwest and Northern Plains (including Indiana) and may reduce visibility and trigger respiratory issues. Meteorologists warn that hot air may worsen ozone and create travel and health concerns in affected areas. Journal & Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Indiana’s housing market faces three problems as policies treat low demand and a lack of housing options the same way. Local officials in Carmel, Fishers and Zionsville are adding condos and apartments while many counties see home values below the cost of building new homes—making fresh construction hard. Journal & Courier
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Thirteen athletes from local IHSAA events conducted between May 26 and May 31 have been nominated for Journal & Courier Athlete of the Week—fans can vote as many times as they like until Friday at noon to choose the top male and female performers. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Lafayette sports bars report growing crowds as local fans cheer the Pacers during their playoff run and prepare for the NBA Finals against the Thunder. Bar owners at 6th Street Dive and Neighborhood Bar and Grill say regular nights turn festive — drawing in a lively community of supporters. Star City News
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Tom Papa Live Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of laughter and insightful comedy with Tom Papa's unique storytelling and humor.
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GreenFest 2025
10 AM – 2 PM — Big Four Depot & Riehle Plaza — Free entry — Discover eco-friendly initiatives and engage with community sustainability efforts.
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Manners Bootcamp
9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. — Thomas Duncan Community Hall — Free entry — Learn essential good manners in a fun, family-friendly environment.
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Greater Lafayette Soap Box Derby
9 AM — West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School — Free entry — Experience the thrill of youth racing and community spirit at this engaging annual event.
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Broadway Bound: WICKED! Musical Camp
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette — Check website for cost — A musical camp for young performers to explore the beloved musical 'Wicked' through song and dance.
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U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier
All day — Kampen-Cosler Course — Entry fee required — Watch young golf talent compete for a spot in the prestigious U.S. Junior Amateur Championship.
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TASTE of Tippecanoe 2025
6 p.m. to midnight — Downtown Lafayette Riehle Plaza/John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge — Pricing details available online — Celebrate local food, music, and art at Lafayette’s largest annual street festival.
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Virtual Senior Living Tour
9 AM - 7 PM — Digby Place — Free entry — Explore the best in senior living with informative highlights on community awards and activities.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
Various times — Northend Community Center — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills in a fun, high-intensity environment designed for youth development.
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Meet Bravenly With Aspen Emry
6-8 p.m. — Purdue Memorial Union — $10 — Network and engage with Aspen Emry, CEO and founder of Bravenly, in a community-focused event.
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