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Lafayette
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School was ranked as the 4th best public high school in Indiana and 295th nationally by U.S. News & World Report—Rossville High School ranked 20th statewide. Journal & Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tippecanoe APC approved a rezoning petition for a Lafayette Transitional Housing Center Homeless Services plan to build up to 80 new housing units on a three acre city parcel off McCarty Lane — phase one will provide 26 one-bedroom units for seniors and veterans and phase two will add 40 to 54 units for others. The project will move to City Council on Sept. 2. Journal & Courier
- ➤ About 400 Indiana National Guard troops returned home today after nearly a year overseas where they completed 15 readiness exercises—family and friends greeted the returning troops upon arrival. Star City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NAMI West Central Indiana launched a 24/7 mobile crisis unit for mental health and substance abuse crises—partnering with local hospitals and first responders to give immediate help. Star City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After practice on Thursday, Purdue head coach Barry Odom announced that Ryan Browne is the starting quarterback after he returned from a spring season at North Carolina. Browne led fall camp with two Saturday scrimmages and earned first rep duties in all drills, finishing limited play at 55 of 92 for 636 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions (a promising sign for the Boilermakers). Journal & Courier
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Clave Caribe Concert
7-10 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — Cost Info Not Provided — Shake to the vibrant sounds of Lafayette's Latin groove machine Clave Caribe.
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Indiana LTAP Expo 2025
8 AM–5 PM — Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Experience live equipment demonstrations and attend leadership courses in an exciting expo setting.
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Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias, directed by John D. Collier, opens on Sept 4th and runs until Sept 13th!
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The Hooten Hallers Live
6-10 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — Check event page for ticket details — Experience a lively night of swanky, blues-infused Garage Rock&Roll with The Hooten Hallers.
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The Beach Boys Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Loeb Stadium — Ticket Info Available — Celebrate over half a century of music with the iconic Beach Boys.
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Looking Forward, Glancing Back
10 AM – 6 PM — Artists' Own — Free entry — Explore Joanne Kuhn Titolo's art exhibition that reflects on past and future.
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Bright Forest Family Painting Class
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Online payment required — Unleash your creativity in a family-friendly painting class for ages 7 and up.
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Afternoon Tea and Tour
2-4 p.m. — The Haan Museum of Indiana Art — $50 – $60 — Enjoy an elegant tea party with conversation and custom blended teas in celebration of Lafayette's Bicentennial.
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