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Humane Society for Greater Lafayette set to open after Labor Day weekend
LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Tippecanoe County will see a new animal shelter open to the public after the Labor Day weekend. The Humane Society for Greater Lafayette will open Tuesday, just over a year after the groundbreaking ceremony. The 17,000-square-foot Humane Society, 3150 Sagamore Parkway in Lafayette, will have the capacity to hold 68 dogs and more than 160 cats. Another room is set aside for other small animals. The building itself was funded by Tippecanoe...
Artists honored for their mural creations in Lafayette
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Early Thursday afternoon, The Arts of Federation hosted a celebration to honor five artists that painted murals in Tippecanoe County. The event occurred at the Wabash Landing Plaza where many people were in attendance including the Lafayette community along with several notable figures. The...
Tippecanoe County voters' guide: How to register, where to vote in person
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Early voting for the 2024 election begins Oct. 8 in Indiana. Here's what you need to know in order to participate in the election. If you are not registered in Tippecanoe County ― or your home Indiana county ― you have until Oct. 7 to register. For online simplicity, one may go to https://indianavoters.in.gov/ to register to vote. You cannot be registered in two counties or two states, so choose where you plan to...
Purdue students want lawmakers to expand Indiana Lifeline Law
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) — Two student leaders at Purdue University want to change the Indiana Lifeline Law. The law gives legal protection to anyone who calls 911 to get an underage drinker medical attention. However, it does not protect the person needing medical attention. The students are trying to lobby lawmakers at the Statehouse […]
Benjamin Milanowski ran for mayor. Now he wants to be the coroner. Kinda.
Libertarian Benjamin Milanowski ran for mayor in Lafayette last year against then five-time incumbent, Tony Roswarski, with no intentions of winning. “My main issue is to raise awareness of third parties,” he said in an interview with the Exponent while running for mayor. “To be perfectly honest and clear about this, I do not anticipate winning. My goal though is for a person to go into the voting booth and go ‘Benjamin Milanowski? L? What’s an L?’”
Frankfort Street Department Announces Double Tuesday Pickup Following Labor Day
The Frankfort Street Department announced that trash services will not run on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day as numerous county, city, school and community entities close for the holiday. The department stated that a double pickup will occur on Tuesday, Sept. 3 for both Monday and Tuesday...
West Lafayette Traffic Alert: Single-Lane Closures Begin on U.S. 52 Sagamore Parkway
Lafayette, IN – Lane closures on U.S. 52 (Sagamore Parkway) over the Wabash River will begin Tuesday, causing significant traffic disruptions. Commuters in West Lafayette and Lafayette should prepare for delays as construction crews start bridge maintenance and repairs. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), the single-lane...
From many adventures to firsts, residents say goodbye to summer heading into Labor Day weekend
It seems like just yesterday summer began, and now we're heading into Labor Day weekend. Here’s how folks around Columbian Park plan to send off summer. Wishing summer 'farewell' as we head into Labor Day weekend. It seems like just yesterday summer began, and now we're heading into Labor...
United Way officially expands to Carroll County
United Way, one of the U.S.’s largest nonprofits, is expanding its services to Carroll County in replacement of the Carroll County United Fund, which was dissolved in 2021. The nonprofit’s Lafayette branch announced plans to launch a new United Way northeast of Lafayette in Carroll County, according to an Aug. 5 press release.
Mental Health America Of Boone County Sets Diaper Giveaway Dates For September
Mental Health America of Boone County announced the giveaway of diapers set for Sept. 10 and Sept. 24 in Lebanon with an array of sizes to choose from for community members. The first Mental Health America of Boone County free diaper giveaway of September is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1122 N. Lebanon St. in Lebanon.
Clinton County Democrats Big Dem BBQ Heats Up Next Saturday, Sept. 7
The annual Big Dem BBQ celebration by the Clinton County Democrats is set to heat up next Saturday, Sept. 7 at Mulberry Centennial Park with numerous special guests for the community to meet. The Big Dem BBQ will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m....
Master plan needed for Lilly Nature Center
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a public meeting to get ideas for the master plan for the Celery Bog and the Lily Nature Center. The city wants to make plans for the next five to ten years and are asking...
Chamber welcomes Simply You Med Spa & IV Hydration
The Crawfordsville/Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Simply You Med Spa & IV Hydration to downtown Crawfordsville with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to kick off their grand opening. The spa is a more holistic approach to health care. Owner Priscilla Hetrick is a board-certified nurse practitioner offering IV infusions, vitamins, weight...
Huenemann named United Way campaign chair
United Way in Montgomery County is pleased to announce Alison Huenemann as the 2024 Campaign Chair. Huenemann currently serves as the general manager of Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power where she has worked for the past three years. Prior to being general manager, Huenemann was CEL&P’s controller and is a Certified Public Accountant. She started her career at Baker Tilly providing accounting support to CEL&P along with many other cities and towns throughout the state.
WL city council to discuss new parking meters near campus
New parking meters may come to campus soon between Mitch Daniels Boulevard and Stadium Avenue. The West Lafayette city council discussed an ordinance that would permit placing new meters to regulate parking in West Lafayette at Thursday’s pre-council meeting. The ordinance, sponsored by Councilman David Sanders, would put parking...
United Way For Clinton County 2024 Campaign Kick Off Set For Thursday, Sept. 19
The United Way for Clinton County “Let’s Bring the Change” 2024 Campaign Kick Off is set for Thursday, Sept. 19 at Prairie Creek Park for community members to learn more about this year’s campaign, learn more about the pacesetters, donate their spare change and bond with fellow community members over a meal and activities.
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