Good morning, Lafayette.

Cason Family Park will begin repaving the west side trails on Oct.

19 to improve accessibility while playgrounds and restrooms remain open. Some shelters and parking areas will be closed until December — follow West Lafayette Parks and Recreation for updates.

Food Finders Food Bank in Lafayette celebrates 45 years of service as it grows from distributing 300,000 to 12 million pounds of food across 16 counties.

With SNAP cuts increasing need, the nonprofit now offers direct services like backpack and mobile pantry programs (detailing its expanding role in fighting hunger).

Boo at the Zoo, the Columbian Park Zoo's biggest fundraiser, began Friday and continues today through Sunday from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. The fundraiser is also the last chance to see some animals before the zoo closes until April.

A drag show will take place Saturday, Oct.

24 in Lafayette and will feature local performers plus RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Irene the Alien. The event will bring vibrant talent to the local stage.

Indiana State Chemist officials warned residents about the illegal pesticide Sniper DDVP, which may cause nausea, vomiting and headaches.

Users should stop using it immediately and dispose of it in two layers of heavy plastic bags (with absorbent material) instead of draining it, and contact local waste management for guidance.

Franciscan Health’s breast surgeon Dr. Constanze Rayhrer once experienced breast cancer herself and now brings personal insight to her patients.

She urges early self-advocacy with genetic testing and regular screenings — a strategy that boosts early detection.

Varcity at Purdue, a 13.5-acre retirement community for those 55 and older, broke ground Wednesday at Discovery Park near Airport Road and Trailway Boulevard.

The project is slated to open summer 2028.

After Washington won 38-26 at Ross-Ade Stadium, Purdue head coach Barry Odom offered postgame remarks — he noted the team’s challenges and outlined plans to improve in future games.

Harrison football won a regular season finale 17-15 over Lebanon on Friday, Oct.

16 in West Lafayette as key players returned and the defense forced turnovers. The Raiders will face Lake Central on Oct. 30 in a sectional semifinal.