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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Fairfield Township Trustees partnered with Duke Energy at the Trustee Office to host a winter clothes drive to provide hats, coats, gloves and other garments for families in need. Duke Energy & Area 4 Agency also shared energy-saving tips to help reduce heating costs amid rising expenses. Star City News
- ➤ This weekend, Tippecanoe County hosted Shop with a Cop at West Lafayette Meijer where 25 local kids met with LPD, WLPD, and the Sheriff's Office while receiving holiday presents and enjoying donuts + friendly conversation. The event provided a safe and festive way for children to connect with law enforcement. Star City News
- ➤ Residents in downtown Lafayette are weighing the benefits of online gift shopping against in-store purchase options as winter rains ease store traffic. Local store owner Taylre Conrad (Urban Huntress on Main Street) says personal guidance helps shoppers find quality gifts during the busy holiday season. Star City News
- ➤ Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department posted a photo gallery on Facebook on Dec. 16 featuring festive scenes from this year’s Donuts with Santa event that captured joyful community moments (a cherished holiday tradition). Star City News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Abstract Technology Group moved last week to 2200 Elmwood Avenue (Suite A4) where it fixes computers and offers IT help. Lafayette thanked the firm for its 15 years of service. Star City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office celebrated cook Perry Moe's 20 years of service today by awarding him a plaque for leading a team that cooks over 1,000 meals a day at the jail. Star City News
- ➤ Indiana State Police offer holiday shopping tips to help residents stay safe when shopping in stores and online. They advise using secure payments, well-lit parking, and package protection (with cameras or lock boxes) while reminding shoppers to call 9-1-1 if they spot suspicious activity. WLFI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Franciscan Health and Tippecanoe Senior Services will host the Tippecanoe Senior Wellness Walk every other Friday starting Jan. 9 through March 20 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tippecanoe Senior Center at 2000 Elmwood Avenue in Lafayette, offering short wellness lessons, a one-mile walk, + snacks and water. WLFI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue football recalled a turning point when Coach Tiller took the team to the Rose Bowl in 1997, setting the stage for a Big Ten title and the 2001 trip. Former players remember that unexpected visit (which sparked hope) as a key moment in the program’s turnaround. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Herb King (an Indiana Football Hall of Famer) was hired as Benton Central’s head football coach on Monday, Dec. 16 to revitalize a program that lost 21 straight games since 2011, and he faces new challenges in a 3A league with a revised schedule. Journal & Courier
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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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