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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Purdue University's Beering Hall houses the Vision 21 Conference Room (nicknamed the Jedi Council Room) which offers students and staff a clear view of campus landmarks like the Bell Tower and Founders Park. The room is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for study sessions, meetings and group reservations through Purdue's public booking website. Journal & Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA has given a $2 million grant to help Lafayette remove toxins and heavy metals at the old Boxboard Paper Mill site at 40 Chestnut Street + the city is contributing $500,000 to the cleanup. The project will begin in Summer 2026 after administrative tasks are complete and is planned to add a trail for locals to enjoy the riverfront. Star City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tippecanoe County will test all 77 outdoor warning sirens during scheduled maintenance over the next several weeks, so residents may hear brief activations. County officials say the routine tests (meant to check system function) will not cause concern. Star City News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local dads in Lafayette say that spending time with family is the best gift for Father's Day—Jared said he enjoyed golfing with his son and David noted that a simple day with his boys is enough, with one also honoring his late father online. Star City News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Newton faces Clay City for the IHSAA 1A state softball title Friday at 5 p.m. at Bittinger Stadium in West Lafayette, led by pitcher Sydney Rainford and key players like June Busboom — Clay City relies on power hitting as forecasted rain may affect the game. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue track and field athletes Cameron Miller, Jalen Elrod, Bode Gilkerson, and Andreas Hantson are set to compete at the NCAA outdoor championships in Eugene—Miller aims to run sub 20 in the 200-meter semifinals after a bronze win indoors, Elrod fills a heptathlon spot after missing the qualifier by one point, Gilkerson is the only local high jumper reaching nationals since 2017, and Hantson, who moved from Estonia, competes in the decathlon hoping for first-team All-American honors. Journal & Courier
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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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Hot Summer Nights Car Show
5-9 p.m. — Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds — Free admission — Showcase your custom rides and enjoy live music at this family-friendly car show.
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ART TAP Live Podcast Panel with Craig Martin
7-8 p.m. — Bennett's Greenhouse — Free admission — Experience an engaging live recording of the ART TAP Podcast with host Craig Martin, a multifaceted artist and podcaster.
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Wea Creek Orchard's Annual Sunflower Festival
Time TBA — Wea Creek Orchard — Check website for details — Celebrate the beauty of sunflowers at this annual community festival.
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