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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana officials warn many low-head dams, like the one on Silver Creek, have dangerous currents that can trap swimmers. After 14-year-old AJ died near Silver Creek Landing last year, his mother filed a lawsuit alleging official neglect—while experts urge improved safety measures such as wearing life jackets and adding warning signs. Journal & Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lafayette Fire Department offered grilling safety tips to prevent fires this summer, warning residents to stay with their grills and keep gas grills with the lid open during ignition + to cool charcoal coals before disposing of them. They noted that grill-related accidents have led to many ER visits and stressed that proper care can avoid serious damage. Star City News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After last week's House vs. NCAA settlement, Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski said the university will use a $20.5 million revenue-sharing fund to boost scholarships and launch a new in-house marketing unit called Boiler BrandWorks to help athletes get NIL deals. The athletic department will also adjust roster limits + explore private equity options to support long-term revenue needs. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue football announced on Thursday that Max Carmicle from Hillcrest High School in suburban Chicago switched his commitment from Northern Illinois to the Boilermakers for the 2026 season. He visited Purdue last week and is the fifth defensive recruit, with offers reportedly from Kentucky and Michigan State. 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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