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Lafayette
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Lafayette Police hosted a Coffee with a Cop event where local residents asked questions about crime, traffic and community help—Officer Santerre said the event is part of ongoing efforts to build stronger ties with the community. Star City News
- ➤ Columbian Park’s Boo at the Zoo event invites families to enjoy kid-friendly games, a costume contest and treat stops this weekend from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $8 online and $10 at the gate (offering budget options for visitors). Star City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hope Chapel Guest House in Lafayette displays its Halloween spirit as its lawn is adorned with playful decorations and the interior reflects a macabre style fitting the town’s oldest religious structure—visitors can experience both history and a unique festive atmosphere. Journal & Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette Christian School launches its annual Dutch Apple Pie fundraiser today to support its programs with pie sales at 8:30 a.m. in the transformed gym (pie factory) as hundreds of volunteers plan to produce over 5,000 pies by Friday or until sold out. WLFI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Leaf vacuum trucks are now on regular routes in Lafayette—residents are reminded to separate sticks from loose leaves and use only paper bags if bagging. The service will run until the first heavy snow. Star City News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue women's basketball player Lana McCarthy trained one-on-one with coach Katie Gearlds after her team's season ended — she worked on her footwork and shooting to get ready for a game against Fairleigh Dickinson on Nov. 3. Her training aims to boost her skills and help the team build a stronger season. 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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