Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.
Good morning, Lafayette.
The West Lafayette Enrichment Foundation formed a two-person subcommittee to attract corporate investment from companies like SK hynix to develop owner-occupied single-family homes.
The plan will be discussed at its next quarterly meeting at Margerum City Hall.
The Greater Lafayette Civitan Club hosted Party in the Patch Tuesday afternoon in Lafayette for people with disabilities from the Oasis community who enjoyed pumpkin picking, cookies, and cider.
Guests took a pumpkin home + continued a local fall tradition.
The Lafayette Fire Department hosts a free Fire Prevention Show today at 6 p.m. at Sunnyside Middle School — the event offers a family-friendly performance to teach fire safety basics.
This month, The Farm at Prophetstown hosts fall events: Fall Funfest on Oct.
10 (crafts and pumpkin decorating with a $5 donation), a centennial celebration on Oct. 17 (antique equipment), and Trick or Treating with Animals on Oct. 31 (1 to 3 p.m.); all events are free with park admission.
Indiana State Police advises drivers to slow down and use high beams if they spot deer this fall, as over 14,000 collisions occur statewide+ officers stress that braking firmly and avoiding swerving can prevent further hazards.
The Beyond Gallery in downtown Lafayette is hosting the Artists Choice Exhibition that displays 29 art pieces by 15 local artists and runs through November.
The gallery welcomes visitors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
Lafayette Christian School is preparing for its 32nd annual Dutch apple pie fundraiser next week by converting its gym into a pie factory where volunteers make 5,004 pies.
Pie pickup will begin Wednesday, Oct. 14 in the school parking lot.
Ivy Tech Lafayette campus has received a $35,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation to set up dual-enrollment pathways that let high school students earn college credentials while meeting graduation requirements.
The grant will boost the local talent pool and support economic growth in Tippecanoe County.
Lafayette Water Works is accepting online applications for a construction maintenance role that involves installing water services, handling emergencies and operating heavy equipment.
The job offers pay from $27.84 to $32.02 per hour with benefits like health insurance and paid time off.
Tippecanoe County is closing Cedar Lane from Price Court to Catalpa Court starting Oct.
12 for bridge work, and Railroad Street in Buck Creek is closed until Oct. 10 for sewer improvements so drivers should plan extra time. This notice helps commuters adjust their routes around the county.
Local IHSAA boys soccer sectionals began Tuesday, Oct.
6 at multiple venues and will continue today with Wednesday games and Thursday semifinals, culminating in championship matches on Saturday, Oct. 10. Fans can follow live updates as teams compete in various classes.
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