Good morning, Lafayette.

Franciscan in Lafayette offers free car seat checks (and an installation class) to help parents ensure their child’s seat is properly secured.

Parents can sign up online to learn the correct installation method for safer travel.

Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette named Tim Crouson its new president and CEO; he will start Dec.

1 and brings nearly 10 years of tourism experience from Destination Ann Arbor (where he grew through various roles) to boost local visitor engagement.

Hospitality Indiana is awarding Lafayette’s Brad Cohen of Arni’s with the Hospitality Legacy Award.

The pizza shop has served the community for over 60 years (as Brad continues a family tradition that Senator Ron Alting praised).

The Prophetstown State Park Trail of Scarecrows returns for its 17th year with 45 displays along an accessible trail from the Prairie View Picnic Area to the Aquatic Center.

The event is open until Nov. 1 + $1 votes help fund education programs.

Faith Christian School was recognized as one of 16 Blue Ribbon Schools for Educational Excellence today by the Indiana Department of Education, which based the honor on 2025 academic data, during a ceremony at the Indiana Rooftop Ballroom (in Indianapolis).

Tippecanoe County residents can support public safety by joining the Indiana Sheriffs Association (ISA) membership.

Sheriff Bob Goldsmith said the program helps fund local officer training and is accessible by mail or at the Sheriff’s Office.

Franciscan Health’s SHE Women’s Health Series will host two events: one on Oct.

22 at the Jasper County Fairgrounds in Rensselaer and another on Dec. 2 at River City Community Center, offering women health screenings, workshops, and expert-led sessions.

Purdue University held its Your Path Wellness Fair at the Purdue Memorial Union on Wednesday.

Over 35 exhibitors connected employees with resources for physical, behavioral, financial and social health.

West Lafayette girls soccer upset Benton Central 4-1 in the sectional semifinal on Wednesday, Oct.

7 with key goals from sophomore Stella Smosna, and they will face Frankfort in the championship at Benton Central High School on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Purdue football will host Minnesota in a Big Ten game Saturday, Oct.

10 at Ross-Ade Stadium after a win at Illinois. The game begins at 8 p.m. and airs on BTN (with radio on WAZY-FM 96.5 in West Lafayette).

Purdue running back Antonio Harris said his Illinois touchdown played a key role in defining his special teams niche.

He expects to build on his success as Purdue continues its season.

Purdue freshman kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano (Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week) spoke about his early success during press interviews and is set to enhance his promising season.