Good morning, Lafayette.

Menards is hosting a food drive through October to help local pantries by accepting canned goods and other food items.

Donations can be made at both the Lafayette and west Lafayette stores.

The Good Samaritan Project will record 25 veterans' stories in Lafayette and is seeking veterans, family members and volunteers along with interview spaces — the effort will help preserve military accounts for America’s 250th anniversary.

SK Hynix is building a microchip facility in West Lafayette that will open in October and create 1,000 permanent jobs + thousands of temporary construction positions, while also investing in local projects like a playground and Little League fields to help retain local talent.

Four Jefferson High School graduates were honored as new members of the Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Oct.

9 at the Rohrman Center for the Performing Arts. They are recognized for achievements in education, sports, business and community service.

Imagination Station in Lafayette will host STEAM Camp for kids 6-11 from Oct.

19 to Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. where campers can explore experiments and haunted house building (registration is $200 with early bird and member pricing at $180).

The Wabash Township Fire Department marks one year of its ambulance service, which launched in August 2025 and has since responded to nearly 1,500 calls & expanded its team and fleet.

The department will provide medical coverage at Purdue football games and the upcoming Feast of the Hunter’s Moon.

West Lafayette is planning wastewater system improvements that include new tanks and a tertiary process — designed to support growing demand from residents and businesses without new rate hikes except a 2% annual inflation adjustment.

The upgrades aim to protect local waterways such as the Wabash River for future growth.

The West Lafayette street and sanitation department began collecting leaves on the day after regular trash collection Tuesday, Oct.

13 and will continue until Dec. 18. Residents are asked to leave leaves loose near the curb & keep them clear of storm drains and tree branches.

Lafayette Jeff’s offense is at full strength after Bryce VanOstran made a big catch during a preseason scrimmage today in Lafayette as the team readies for a playoff run.

Purdue defensive tackle Ian Jeffries said the Boilermakers’ defense has improved over the past two weeks as the team focused on new strategies and hard work.

His remarks come as the squad prepares for upcoming games.

The IHSAA Girls Volleyball State Tournament started Tuesday, Oct.

13 and will continue with matches on Oct. 15 and Oct. 17 — eight Lafayette area brackets are hosting key games from teams like No. 9 Harrison, No. 2 Benton Central, and No. 1 Covington.