Friday, December 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YWCA Greater Lafayette is hosting a free Christmas market for domestic violence survivors, offering donated gifts to support and empower them. Star City News
- ➤ Greater Lafayette offers a variety of holiday-themed events this weekend, including a living nativity, shopping opportunities, and a community Christmas event with free admission. Journal & Courier
- ➤ The 4th annual Community Christmas event in Lafayette, organized by Casey's Remodeling and Great United Skates, offers free admission, skate rentals, activities, and prizes including a Nintendo Switch. WLFI
- ➤ Jefferson High School's 'Holiday Spectacular: Winter Wonderland' showcases 200 students in a holiday performance aimed at uniting the community and supporting the choir program. Star City News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Metal shavings from an Oscar Wisnki truck damaged tires and caused traffic delays in Lafayette, with cleanup efforts focusing on major roads. Star City News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Louis McGlothlin, 73, acted alone in a Lafayette Laundry shooting, killing one and wounding two, with motives remaining unclear. Star City News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tippecanoe County offers recycling options for prelit artificial Christmas trees and suggests creative repurposing or donation for unlit trees that can no longer be used. Journal & Courier
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue basketball faces a series of top-20 defenses early in the season, preparing the team for Big Ten play and beyond. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue football strengthens its 2025 roster by adding Jon Grimmett, a three-star tight end originally committed to UNLV, amidst a minor reshuffle involving a player's transfer to Minnesota. Journal & Courier
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A Merry Main Street Market
The annual A Merry Main Street Market features local artisans, holiday makers, boutiques, and seasonal treats, transforming Main Street into a winter wonderland in Downtown Lafayette.
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Kwanzaa Celebration 2024
Celebrate Kwanzaa with music, dance, and a sense of community at this lively event.
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