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Lafayette
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Tippecanoe County Historical Association has released a new book that covers 200 years of county history—featuring well-known figures and lesser-known stories selected with community input. The book is available for $50 and highlights local milestones such as the early senior courts that began at Purdue and in Lafayette. Star City News
- ➤ Two Purdue students revived the bar crawl tradition with hammercrawl to bring students downtown as local bar owners welcome the new customers. The $25 event on Sept. 27 offers a T-shirt and special food and drink deals and aims to provide a safe introduction to the local bar scene for new 21-year-olds. Journal & Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ FIRE ranked Purdue University as the second best public school for free speech on campus and warned that its score may drop if it continues distancing itself from its student newspaper—Indiana University ranked worst among 257 universities while Notre Dame suffered a significant drop and DePauw maintained strong survey results. Journal & Courier
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Education has awarded Tippecanoe School Corporation $55,000 after McCutcheon High School’s robotics team claimed the top prize at the 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition Championship last school year — the funds will support local robotics programs and boost educational innovation. Star City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wabash Township Fire Department is hosting a memorial service tomorrow at 6 p.m. at its firehouse on 2899 Klondike Road in West Lafayette to honor the 24th anniversary of 9/11—Former Lafayette Police Chief Patrick Flannelly will be the keynote speaker. Star City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Franciscan Health Lafayette will start a diabetes prevention program for adults at high risk on Oct.1 at the Franciscan Healthy Living Center—group sessions will meet every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and include six weeks of classes with monthly follow-ups led by a lifestyle coach, costing $99. Star City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue University and USC will compete for the most blood donations before Saturday's game as part of the Big Ten and Abbott healthcare company's 'We Give Blood' challenge—donors will be entered in a lottery and Purdue could win a football ticket prize package while the winning school earns $1 million for student or community health. Star City News
- ➤ USC coach Lincoln Riley noted Purdue’s improved defense — which includes seven first-year transfers — and said reviewing old film is now useless when the team resets its program. Purdue will host USC at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Dr. Mark French built a special Colts guitar in Purdue’s guitar lab over Labor Day weekend to honor former Colts owner Jim Irsay (commissioned by Purdue alum Noah Scott). A Colts player will carry the guitar into the stadium before every game this season. Star City News
- ➤ Lafayette Jeff stars Aaden Aytch, Bryce VanOstran and Trysten Barrett are coaching in the Lafayette 59ers flag football program to help 64 young players learn the game safely—assistant coach Noah Ritchie said the program focuses on skill building and fun without the risks of tackle football. These volunteer coaches, who have also worked in other youth sports programs around Lafayette, aim to give the children a positive start in football. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue coaches released a depth chart for Saturday’s game against USC — the chart shows which players will start on offense, defense, and special teams. The list includes Ryan Browne at quarterback, Arhmad Branch at wide receiver, and Tony Grimes in the secondary as the team prepares for the Big Ten opener. Journal & Courier
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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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Star City Nights
6-11:55 p.m. — Downtown Lafayette Historic District — Free entry — Experience a night under the stars with live music, local vendors, and delicious dining options.
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Warrant with Lita Ford and Firehouse Concert
3:30-10:30 p.m. — Loeb Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to hits like 'Cherry Pie' and 'Heaven' with Warrant and Lita Ford.
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Art on the Wabash 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Tapawingo Park — Free entry — Experience local artistry and vibrant live music in a beautiful park setting.
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Stephie James Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — $10 ADV — Experience an incredible night of Retro-Pop, Soul, and Rock&Roll with special guest cuzzin eddy.
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Direct From Sweden - A Tribute to ABBA
7:30-9 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic hits of ABBA performed live in a tribute show that captures the essence of their music.
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