Good morning, Lafayette.

Three team members from the joint search for Amelia Earhart's missing Lockheed Electra 10-E departed Purdue University Airport on Oct.2 (at 3 p.m.) to catch a flight at Los Angeles International Airport; they meet today and will depart by sea for Nikumaroro tomorrow.

Tippecanoe County Veterans Services helps local veterans get federal and state benefits at its office (629 N.

6th St.) in Lafayette, with walk-ins accepted weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Family Express will acquire six Leo's Market & Eatery locations later this fall to bring signature kolaches and grab-and-go foods to its 90 centers across northwestern and central Indiana.

The deal does not include the McCord Square store in McCordsville.

Today, Leaf Home Water Solutions offers homeowners a free water test and up to 25% off water treatment systems to address hard water and contaminants in Lafayette.

The service includes full white glove installation and premium warranty (discounts available for seniors and veterans).

A crew from the Archaeological Legacy Institute with Purdue University is heading to Nikumaroro to search for Amelia Earhart’s missing Lockheed Electra 10-E using 1938 satellite images and other clues.

The team will use underwater + traditional methods to confirm the find, which may lead to a Purdue museum display.

Greater Lafayette residents joined together at the Star City Nights festival to create art that is now displayed in a pop-up gallery at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette.

The exhibit opened Oct. 2 and will remain until the museum’s Halloween Bash on Oct. 30.

Officials advise drivers to be patient on rural roads where farm machinery and wildlife from hunting can cause delays.

The Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office recommends alternate routes — a safer choice today.

Meridian Health Services is hosting Flu-Lapalooza on Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. at its Salem Street clinic in Lafayette.

Attendees aged 6 months and older will receive free flu vaccines and join fall-themed activities and contests.

Children ages 6 months to 18 years can receive their Fluzone vaccine at Franciscan Physician Network Pediatrics in West Lafayette on Oct.

10 from 9 a.m. to noon; appointments are preferred although walk-ins are accepted, and families should bring an insurance card.

Voting for the Week 7 Journal & Courier Football Player of the Week, sponsored by Ivy Tech, is open until 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

8. Voters can refresh the page to cast multiple votes in support of their top local players.

After beating Illinois last Saturday, Purdue football coach Barry Odom said the team is working to build momentum as they prepare to face Minnesota next week.

He stressed teamwork and steady improvements ahead of the game.

Purdue kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano earned a Big Ten award for his standout performance at Illinois as Purdue celebrated its first Big Ten win in three seasons.

Girls soccer teams are competing in the sectional tournaments as quarterfinals began on Monday, Oct.

5, and championship matches are set for Saturday, Oct. 10. The IHSAA brackets cover different classes so check local score updates throughout the week.