Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, Lafayette.
At Tippecanoe 4-H Fair, champion Sawyer Knoy explained the daily work needed to raise a show-ready heifer and shared plans for Swine Night tonight in Lafayette.
Every Wednesday, the church hosts From My Hands To Yours to give free clothing, shoes and household essentials to families in need while accepting community donations.
Heart and Sole Lafayette supports the drive by donating shoes and donations can be dropped off in the blue bin outside Mount Hope Church.
EveryPlate offers budget-friendly meal kits with fresh ingredients and six-step recipes for 30-minute dinners.
Families in Lafayette can get their first box for $2.99 per serving + a 10% discount for the first month.
Art in the Park Latino Cultural Night was postponed from June and is now set for July 28 (4-7 p.m.) at Columbian Park; local residents can look forward to an engaging evening of Latino culture.
Country singer Dustin Lynch will perform at Loeb Stadium on Sept.
10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $50 to $112.50 and reserved table packages can be purchased by calling the box office (765-742-5664, ext. 1).
The Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair is underway at Luehrs’ Ideal Rides, where special rides and treats from local vendors are available.
The event offers a deal today where two can ride for the price of one and one-ticket rides from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday—ensuring a fair experience.
Today, Lafayette School Corporation hosts its first-ever back-to-school fair from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Crawley Athletic Center at Lafayette Jeff, inviting current and prospective families to learn about school offerings and enter a door prize drawing.
ForMotion opened a new prosthetic and orthotic care clinic in Lafayette to serve thousands of local amputees.
The Icelandic company now operates its fifth Indiana location (75 clinics nationwide) amid growing demand.
ForMotion opened a prosthetic and orthotic clinic in Lafayette to serve thousands of regional amputees, said Regional Director John Poynter.
The new facility (fifth clinic in Indiana) is one of 75 clinics nationwide.
Purdue Volleyball head coach Dave Shondell hired former Michigan player Allison Jacobs as the new Player Personnel Coordinator to support daily operations and player development ahead of the season opener against Creighton on Aug.
28 (she debuted with San Diego Mojo this spring).
The Purdue Men’s Basketball team wraps up final practices in West Lafayette + heads to Canada Friday morning for four exhibition games in five days, starting with a matchup against the Vancouver Selects.
The trip marks its first foreign outing since 2023.
Lake Freeman Brews Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Madam Carroll — Cost varies — Enjoy craft beers from local breweries while cruising beautiful Lake Freeman.
Wine After Work
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Wildcat Creek Winery — Enjoy great wine, live music, and delicious food from local food trucks.
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