Good morning, Lafayette.

State Senator Ron Alting celebrated WWII veteran Harry Uerkwitz’s 100th birthday in Tippecanoe County, honoring his Normandy service + 41 years at Lafayette Farm Co-Op.

United Way of Greater Lafayette will host a series of Peer Union Counseling sessions next week—offering help with basic needs, housing, health, legal and financial support—with classes starting Sept.

2 and meeting every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for $60 including dinner and materials.

Farmers report that recent storms left fields waterlogged and then overheated, causing pest issues and stressing vegetables (some farms noted beans have thrived) while corn is expected to be plentiful until near Labor Day.

West Lafayette approved temporary early work hours for SK hynix's chip plant to permit six concrete pours in September (Sept.

2, 4, 11, 18, 24 and 25) and installed a temporary stoplight at a busy intersection while planning for a permanent signal later.

Tippecanoe ambulance service has faced criticism over slow response times and lack of transparency — TEAS officials say they are addressing Covid-era changes to improve service while some residents call for increased openness.

Registration is open for the *Healthy Kids Running Series* fall season for children ages 2 to 18, beginning Sept.

13 at Ross Hills Park in West Lafayette. The five-week program costs $45 per child early and seeks volunteers and sponsors.

The Journal & Courier in partnership with Ivy Tech is opening an online vote to choose the non-football Athlete of the Week from Aug.

17 — 23, with votes accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28.

Voters in Lafayette can cast ballots for the preseason girls volleyball Player of the Year poll sponsored by Ivy Tech until 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Aug.

29. The poll features 16 top returners from area schools with standout stats from last season.