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Lafayette
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Maurice Plains serves as Frontier High School's band director and defensive line coach—he plays a key role in guiding both the music program and the athletic team. Journal & Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana State Police remind drivers in rural areas to slow down and avoid tailgating slow-moving farm equipment—vehicles display orange triangular signs to warn drivers, and officers urge planning extra travel time during harvest season. WLFI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue football is set to face Minnesota in a Big Ten road game as the team tries to end a three game losing streak during Minnesota's Homecoming. Betting odds show Purdue at +240 and Minnesota as a 7.5 point favorite, and the Boilermakers aim for their third straight win in the series. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue football will change its starting offensive line against Minnesota Saturday night as injured left guard Jalen St. John, who left the Oct. 4 game against Illinois early, will be replaced by transfer Hank Purvis+ expected to make his first start. This change marks the first time this season the Boilermakers have not used their original five offensive linemen. Journal & Courier
- ➤ After Purdue's 27-20 loss to Minnesota, quarterback Ryan Browne said his team repeated the same mistakes—he noted his own error was a factor—and he stressed that avoiding these errors is crucial for future games. Journal & Courier
- ➤ After Purdue lost 27 to 20 to Minnesota, safety Myles Slusher said his team did not finish the game off — he noted that missed scoring chances contributed to the loss. Journal & Courier
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Lafayette Family YMCA Trunk-or-Treat
Evening — YMCA of Lafayette Indiana — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with family by exploring creatively decorated trunks filled with treats.
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Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K
8 AM – 12 PM — Ross–Ade Stadium — Registration Fee — Lace up for the 14th Annual race event attracting over 4,000 competitors.
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Tom Segura Live Comedy Show
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Elliott Hall of Music — Ticket prices range from $48 to $227 — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Tom Segura.
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Purple Pearl Trip to Inspired Fire
12-6 p.m. — Inspired Fire Glass Studio — Cost varies — Experience a day of creativity with live glassblowing and hands-on artistry at a renowned studio.
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The Phantom of The Opera - Silent Film
2-5 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Not Rated — Experience a classic horror/fantasy silent film with live organ accompaniment by Ken Double.
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The Minks Live in Lafayette
6-9 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — Tickets TBA — Enjoy a night of psyched out bluesy Rock&Roll with The Minks returning to the stage.
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Postmodern Jukebox Concert
7-9 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience top pop hits transformed into vintage classics.
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PMO Fall Show
7:30 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of choral performances featuring Purdue student groups in a historic venue.
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McCutcheon Holiday Bazaar
9 AM – 2 PM — McCutcheon High School — Free entry — Explore crafts, vendors, and food trucks to kick off the holiday season.
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Natalie Grant Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Elliott Hall of Music — Ticket prices vary — Experience an uplifting night of music featuring Natalie Grant alongside MercyMe.
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