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TEMA Director Smokey Anderson retires after 45-year public safety career
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Smokey Anderson's 45 years of public service ended Friday with his retirement as the director of the Tippecanoe County Emergency Management Agency, but he's not quite gone. He's still going to volunteer with the local emergency management agency, even on the dive team. But he's 69,...
Frankfort Fourth Of July Festival Schedule Of Events
The Frankfort Parks Department announced the schedule for the Frankfort Fourth of July Festival at TPA Park for the community to enjoy with a finale of fireworks by the Frankfort Jaycees. The festivities will kick off with a Pound and Zumba class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by...
Your neighborhood association has a place for you
The Eastside Corridor between Fall Creek Parkway and Shadeland Ave has several neighborhood associations within its boundaries. Leaders have worked very hard over the years to encourage residents to participate in making the Eastside Corridors stronger, more vibrant and participation as to the entities coming into the area. The seven neighborhood groups are collectively known as the G-7. The collective includes:
Local government meetings vote to restrict Airbnb's
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - The Tippecanoe County Commissioners, Lafayette and West Lafayette City Council's all voted to pass an ordinance restricting Airbnb's. The ordinance states transient guest houses are not permitted by right or by special exception in single-family zones. These four zones include R1, R1A, R1B, and R1U.
Frankfort Thursday Trash Routes Moved To Friday For July 4; Mulberry Remains The Same On July 4
The City of Frankfort has announced that due to the holiday slated for July 4 and the closure of city governmental offices, trash pick-up will not be available on Thursday, July 4 with double pickups scheduled for Friday, July 5 for the Thursday and Friday routes. Community members on the...
Pardon Our Dust: New Projects Underway At FMS
This summer marks the beginning of significant construction projects at Frankfort Middle School (FMS), aimed at enhancing facilities and creating a better environment for students and staff. The ambitious plan includes expanding the student cafeteria, adding a new performing arts center, renovating classroom spaces, and constructing a secure entrance, which has necessitated moving the administrative offices to the front of the building.
Celebrate the 4th with a BANG!
You don't need to go far to enjoy fireworks this Fourth of July. Displays are scheduled on both sides of the river that are open for all to enjoy. If you plan to stay on the west side, the West Lafayette Golf and Country Club is hosting a celebration beginning at 4 p.m. with food and activities ending with fireworks at dusk. Tickets for the celebration can be purchased here.
Purdue's MMRL Announces New Indianapolis Presence
In an effort to accelerate physical, digital and sustainable manufacturing efforts across Indiana, Purdue University's Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories (MMRL) will establish a presence in Indianapolis at 16 Tech Innovation District, the city's destination for innovation and entrepreneurship, deep inside the heart of the Hard-Tech Corridor. MMRL will locate in 16 Tech's Machyne makerspace, the region's leading makerspace for prototyping. Purdue University in Indianapolis, Purdue's new, comprehensive urban campus in Indiana's capital city, officially launched July 1.
Clinton County Cancer Support Group Continues On The Second Thursday Of The Month Through September
CORE Community Center announced that the Clinton County Cancer Support Group will continue hosting its programming on the second Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30 p.m. through September at CORE at 950 S. Maish Rd. in Frankfort. Community members were invited to the first Clinton County Cancer Support Group...
CORE Community Center Receives 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant To Improve Walking Path
CORE Community Center announced its selection for a 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant geared toward improving the walking path at the organization. The organization announced over the weekend that it has been selected to receive a 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant, marking the organization as one of only 343 grantees selected out of over 3,300 applications received for the grant from across the nation, including all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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