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11 fun things to do this week in Greater Lafayette
Mad Mushroom will host a euchre tournament from 7-9 p.m. at 320 W. State St., West Lafayette. This event repeats every Monday. Flourish Studio and Classroom will host an introduction to animation class from 4-5:30 p.m. at 514 N. Main St., Lafayette. Attendees will learn animation basics, digital tools, storyboarding and more. This event is primarily for those aged 11-15. Art supplies will be provided. Registration can be found online at flourishstudioandclassroom.com.
LEAP moratorium extended for a year, community pushback over health officer position
A year after the moratorium was first established to halt the LEAP project, the Tippecanoe County Commissioners voted to extend it Monday morning. The LEAP pipeline is a proposed water pipeline that would pump millions of gallons of water from the Wabash, according to previous Exponent reporting. The moratorium will...
Cheerleader of the Game- NEW in 2024
New this year, the cheer team will host one lucky fan as the "Cheerleader of the game" for every home Purdue Football game (except Nebraska on Sept. 28 due to Homecoming). An official Purdue Cheer uniform + bow (size may not be exact) Time to get ready with the team.
Natural resource: Creek Week in Zionsville celebrates importance of Eagle Creek
Youth in Zionsville were on their last week of summer break Aug. 5 through 11. But those students still dove into education opportunities, taking part in Zionsville Creek Week. Creek Week is Zionsville’s annual celebration of Eagle Creek. Activities include creek cleanups, creek stomps and hands-on educational programs to keep...
Muncie man held on fentanyl-dealing charge after police chase
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man was arrested Wednesday night on a fentanyl-dealing count after leading authorities on a high-speed chase. Eric Douglas Newton II, 30, was being held without bond Thursday in the Delaware County Jail, preliminarily charged with dealing in a narcotic drug and resisting law enforcement. According to an affidavit, Newton on...
Upland breaks ground on revitalization campaign
UPLAND, Ind. –Governor Eric Holcomb today joined community and academic leaders for a groundbreaking and two ribbon cuttings to launch the largest series of revitalization projects in Upland’s history. Today’s groundbreaking was for a pivotal mile-long pedestrian connection that will link downtown Upland and the business district with...
Lafayette area high school sports to watch (Aug. 19 - 24)
LAFAYETTE — The Lafayette area is in for a busy week of high school sports. The start of high school football kicks off Friday while many soccer and volleyball teams begin their first games of the fall. ...
Runners, soccer players and volleyball among J&C Athlete of the Week nominees
LAFAYETTE — Cross country, high school girls and boys soccer players and volleyball players dominated the local scene as high school sports across the Lafayette area commenced last week. Six students from Harrison, West Lafayette, Rensselaer Central, Lafayette Jeff and North White have been nominated for the Journal & Courier Athlete of the...
Gull denies two motions from defense team in Delphi case
CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. (NETWORK INDIANA) — Special Judge Fran Gull has denied two motions from the defense team representing suspect Richard Allen. The defense team in the Delphi murders case wanted charges dismissed based on what they called exculpatory evidence that would prove Allen’s innocence, but Judge Gull ruled Friday they could not prove that evidence was exculpatory.
Westfield Washington Schools receives construction updates
Progress continues on Westfield Washington Schools’ latest construction projects, part of the district’s “Destination Westfield” long-term strategic plan for expansion to address growth. Jonathan Haggarty, executive vice president of Meyer Najem Construction, provided the board of education with updates on construction projects at the district’s new...
Bill shielding Hoosiers from surprise ambulance bills ceremonially signed by Holcomb
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A bill meant to protect Hoosiers from surprise ambulance bills was ceremonially signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb last week. The bill, House Enrolled Act 1385, requires health insurance companies to reimburse for ambulance services that are not part of a person’s coverage plan. It also allows for out-of-network ambulance providers to receive payments from health insurance operators at locally set rates or a capped rate based on Medicare benchmarks.
AT&T workers strike in Tri-State, across the country
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Thousands of AT&T workers are on strike including many across Western Kentucky. Communications Workers of America, CWA, protest unfair labor practices they say AT&T has committed amid contract negotiations. More than 17,000 AT&T technicians, customer services reps, and other employees are on strike across nine states...
Chamber: Indiana needs a statewide water plan to avoid conflicts over development
The LEAP pipeline project has created a tug-of-war over the water supply in Tippecanoe County — between residents there and those who want to create an industrial district in Lebanon. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce said conflicts like this show the state needs to start water planning now. A...
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