Good morning, Lafayette.

Boo at the Zoo returns to Columbian Park Zoo Oct.

16-18 with train rides, treats, games & free rides on the new carousel and offers trick-or-treating and costume contests.

Today, Dunkin’ launches Halloween-inspired drinks including flavors like Green Apple Dunkin’ Zero and Terror-misu Cloud Latte (featuring Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam) for customers in Lafayette and beyond.

The chain also offers Dunkin’ Rewards member promotions through Oct. 31 and will reveal additional seasonal surprises in Salem on Oct. 8.

Today, the Journal & Courier earned several awards from the Hoosier State Press Association for its 2025 to 2026 journalism, with former Purdue student Israel Schuman winning five honors including two first place prizes for features on a West Lafayette teacher turned horror author and false social media trends around Purdue basketball.

East Tipp Middle School was recognized as one of America's Healthiest Schools after receiving the award for its focus on wellness.

The school offers year-round physical education, CPR training and healthy lunches through the East Tipp Strong Club, as teacher Danielle Wynn leads competitions supporting staff and student health.

A Purdue University and Archaeological Legacy Institute team will depart Los Angeles on Oct.

3 to search Nikumaroro Island for Earhart’s lost plane (the group includes filmmakers and scuba divers).

Volunteers are invited to help clean a 9-mile stretch of the Wabash River on Oct.

3 during the semiannual De-Trash the Wabash event. Participants gather at 9 a.m. at Riverside Skating Rink in Tapawingo Park + receive a safety briefing and supplies before heading to cleanup spots.

City officials say the John T.

Myers Pedestrian Bridge repairs are on schedule as undercoating work nears completion and the next phase will repair its structural steel, concrete, and bridge joints as part of a $2.9M project (led by the city). Residents should follow barricades for safety.

River Bend Hospital psychiatrist Dr. Ayodeji Ogunleye (Dr. O) urges West Lafayette residents to seek help for mental health challenges during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

He advises that mindfulness may help before clinical care is needed and reminds those struggling to reach out for professional support.

Last Monday, Mental Health America Wabash Region hosted its 5th Annual Mocktail Monday at Gathering Acres Event Center in Lafayette—11 local bars and restaurants crafted spy-themed alcohol-free drinks while raising over $13,000 for mental health and recovery services.

Illinois parted ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck — leaving Purdue’s offensive coordinator Josh Henson to face uncertainty as the Boilermakers travel to Champaign this weekend.

Purdue will need to adjust its game plan to meet a new defensive approach.