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Lafayette
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lafayette has applied for bicycle friendly community status and is asking residents to share their biking experiences by taking an online survey—this feedback will help the city work with the League of American Bicyclists to improve local cycling conditions. Star City News
- ➤ Local group NAMI West Central Indiana announced it will host its 10th annual motorcycle ride today to honor local firefighter Michael Chapman—who died by suicide. The ride will begin at American Legion Post 11 and end at Trish’s Red Bird Cafe in Dayton—registration costs are $30 per rider and $10 per passenger with proceeds benefiting NAMI programs. Star City News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Area of Planning Commissioners reported that a new Culver's will be built at 3720 Burr Swezey Drive on Lafayette’s south side—its second location after the one on North Creasy Lane. It will be near 52 and Veterans Memorial and work will begin soon. Star City News
- ➤ Purdue alumnus Keith Krach was named the 2025 recipient of the M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Medal—an honor given by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers that recognizes efforts to advance manufacturing technology. He will receive the award on Oct. 5th. Star City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ BMV data shows that Indiana University license plates sold 179,436 times, earning about $4.5 million, while Purdue plates sold 158,767 times for nearly $4 million, and university records cite higher enrollment at IU—89,247 students compared to Purdue’s 57,310—as a likely reason for the difference. Journal & Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Paradigm Health has opened a new hospice and palliative care office in Lafayette to offer families in Tippecanoe County easy access to help—delivered by nurses, social workers, chaplains, therapists, and volunteers. The office is the first in the nation to earn ACHC accreditation for community-based care and will also provide services like grief support and veteran programs. WLFI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Wea Creek Orchard owner Perry Kirkham said the warm summer heat caused the apple crop to ripen early with some issues in coloring and size. Record crowds visited the orchard as children enjoyed wagon rides and tasting the apples during the busy harvest season. Star City News
- ➤ Several Indiana farms are opening corn mazes this fall for unique outdoor fun—Lafayette's Exploration Acres began its bicentennial-themed maze on Sept. 12 while other farms plan events from Sept. 20 through Oct. 2. Journal & Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Lafayette travels to Central Catholic for a week 5 high school football game featuring standout players Mason Meister and Blake Biddle — live updates will track scores from several local matchups tonight. Journal & Courier
- ➤ On Friday, September 19, Purdue football coach Barry Odom visited the Purdue Armory to speak with the ROTC program—members of which will deliver a game ball to Winamac—and then begin its transfer to Notre Dame ROTC in South Bend for Saturday’s kickoff. Journal & Courier
- ➤ West Lafayette beat Central Catholic 34-27 – Dylan Salazar’s late interception return helped secure the win. Kojo Steffey rushed for 185 yards and three touchdowns while freshman Dru Stapleton passed for 321 yards and one touchdown. Journal & Courier
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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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Nebraska Cornhuskers at Purdue Boilermakers Women's Volleyball
8 p.m. — Holloway Gymnasium — As Low As $224 — Witness an exciting volleyball showdown as the Cornhuskers take on the Boilermakers.
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Free In-Person Coding Workshop for Kids
11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. — Comfort Inn Lafayette I-65 — Free entry — Dive into robotics with expert guidance in this hands-on workshop for kids aged 7-14.
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Lafayette Family YMCA Trunk-or-Treat
Evening — YMCA of Lafayette Indiana — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with family by exploring creatively decorated trunks filled with treats.
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Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K
8 AM – 12 PM — Ross–Ade Stadium — Registration Fee — Lace up for the 14th Annual race event attracting over 4,000 competitors.
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