Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tippecanoe Senior Services said icy conditions are making it harder for seniors to get around, so volunteers deliver hot meals and check on neighbors today — they urge residents to keep sidewalks salted and ready for winter challenges. Star City News
- ➤ Lafayette’s Salvation Army Angel Tree program is accepting holiday donations to help families like Valentina Allen’s, who recently moved into a new home with only basic furnishings. Donors can pick a gift list at Walmart stores or online, and there are over 200 gifts still needed to complete the program. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Tippecanoe Veterans Council dropped flowers into the Wabash River (Tuesday, Dec. 9) in remembrance of Pearl Harbor during a quiet memorial service. Star City News
- ➤ Lafayette Urban Ministry needs over 120 volunteers to help organize toys and assist parents at the Jubilee Christmas event at Oakland academy from 10 a.m. + 8 p.m. this Saturday. Star City News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SK hynix will hold small-group community meetings to answer local questions about its planned microchip factory in West Lafayette. Registration for the meeting on Dec. 12 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. opens soon + additional sessions are scheduled for later dates. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Last week, West Lafayette welcomed the grand opening of BIBIBOP Asian Grill at 111 S. Salisbury Street — the new restaurant focuses on nutritious and affordable meals. Star City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Civic Theatre launches A Christmas Carol: Live Radio Play this Thursday and runs until Dec. 14—a sensory friendly show is set for Dec. 13 at 2:30 p.m., with tickets available online. Star City News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Locals in downtown Lafayette discussed their holiday shopping while noting that steady prices have many tightening budgets. A community event, the Merry Main Street Market (Saturday), will offer more holiday options for shoppers. Star City News
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The Winter Makers Market 2025
11:30 AM – 6:30 PM — The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University — Cost TBD — Explore unique crafts and local creations this winter at a festive market.
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A Christmas Carol - A Live Radio Play
2:30-4:00 p.m. — Lafayette Theater at the Long Center — Ticketed event — Experience a timeless holiday classic brought to life as a live radio play.
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Help Hounds Live Performance with Jon St. Bourbon
6-9 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — Free entry — Help Hounds returns with Jon St. Bourbon for an evening of Americana tunes in a cozy brewery setting.
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Christmas Eve Pancake Walk/Run 5K
1-5 p.m. — 500 Sagamore Pkwy W, West Lafayette, IN — Registration fee required — Enjoy a festive 5K run/walk followed by delicious pancakes on Christmas Eve.
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Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Purdue Boilermakers Women's Basketball
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Mackey Complex — Cheer on our lady Boilers to victory against Ohio State.
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Vision Board Party
1-3 p.m. — West Lafayette Indiana Nutrition — $10 for board and supplies, $20 for board, supplies & drink — Create a vision board to outline your goals for the year ahead.
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