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Friday, September 27th, 2024

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Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • John Wade, founder of AES Restaurant Group, celebrates his company's 20th anniversary by donating $80,000 to four high schools in Tippecanoe County.  Star City News

CRIME NEWS

  • Patrick Norman pleaded guilty to the murder of Terry Robinson in Lafayette, Indiana, with a potential sentence of 45 to 65 years plus an additional firearm charge.  Journal & Courier

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Six Lafayette elementary schools were honored by Indiana's governor for surpassing the state's literacy benchmark, marking achievement in reading proficiency.  Journal & Courier

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Indiana Democratic Party advocates for an early voting location at Purdue University to enhance access for students, faculty, and staff.  WLFI
  • News 18 will host an election forum on October 8th at Lafayette Jeff High School to provide insights on candidates and campaign issues ahead of Election Day.  WLFI

SPORTS NEWS

  • Lafayette Jeff junior offensive lineman Kyros Carr has been granted eligibility to play football immediately after a successful final appeal to the Indiana Board of Education.  Journal & Courier
  • Purdue football receiver Kam Brown, experienced across three college teams and son of a Super Bowl MVP, leverages his knowledge to mentor Boilermaker teammates.  Journal & Courier
  • Fourth-ranked Penn State defeated No. 10 Purdue in a straight-set sweep in the Big Ten volleyball opener, marking Purdue's third loss against top-9 teams in a week.  Journal & Courier
  • Purdue women's basketball team, under Coach Katie Gearlds, starts the 2024-25 season with a focus on defense and a competitive spirit, marked by new talent and preseason games in Europe.  Journal & Courier

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Apple Orchard Fun Day

    Experience a delightful afternoon at the orchard with hayrides, apple tastings, homemade apple pie, cider, and yard games.

    Sat, 9/28/24

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  • Art on the Wabash 2024: A Celebratory Juried Art Fair

    Experience a vibrant juried art fair featuring artists from fifteen counties along the picturesque Wabash River, complete with entertainment, activities for children, and food options.

    Sun, 9/29/24

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  • Mocktail Monday for Mental Health 2024

    Experience an electrifying evening filled with music, food, and delightful alcohol-free beverages while supporting mental health initiatives.

    Mon, 9/30/24

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  • Rob Dixon's Music Performance with 'From the 317'

    Experience an evening of live music with acclaimed saxophonist Rob Dixon and his group 'From the 317' at the People's Brewing Company.

    Tue, 10/1/24

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  • Networking Night for Undergraduate Business Students: Enhance Your Career Connections

    Engage with industry professionals and fellow students to build valuable networking skills and explore potential internship opportunities targeted for first and second-year undergraduate business students.

    Wed, 10/2/24

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  • Moonshot Pitch Challenge Finals at Purdue Innovates

    Experience the excitement of innovative ideas as finalists pitch their solutions to real-world problems in a dynamic competition for a prize pool of $5,500.

    Thu, 10/3/24

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  • Reilly Concert at Nine Irish Brothers

    Experience an interactive performance by Reilly, a celebrated Celtic band renowned for their engaging shows and recognized as the 2019 and 2015 Celtic band of the year by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry.

    Fri, 10/4/24

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  • Mickey & Friends Pumpkin Bash Market

    Experience a magical autumn evening filled with fall festivities, featuring over 40 local vendors, delicious food, and a charming pumpkin patch and corn maze at Exploration Acres.

    Sat, 10/5/24

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  • Feast of the Hunter's Moon

    Experience the historical reenactment of the fall gathering between the French and Native Americans at the historic Fort Ouiatenon, a former fur-trading outpost from the 1700s.

    Sun, 10/6/24

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  • Networking Mixer with Startups and Industry Partners

    Mix with industry partners, startups, and mentors while enjoying appetizers in a vibrant social setting.

    Tue, 10/8/24

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