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