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By the numbers: A look back on Lafayette area high school sports in 2023-24
LAFAYETTE — Photo finishes, game winners, pins and touchdowns were all part of another memorable chapter in the history of high school sports across the Greater Lafayette Area. But what about the science and metrics behind some of the notable achievements that occurred during the 2023-24 athletics year? ...
Recount results for races still not certified over two months after primary election
Indiana’s primary election results have still not been certified more than two months after the May 7 primary. Holding up the certification are two ballot recount efforts, which the Indiana Recount Commission approved in May despite large margins of victory. Initial tallying for one of the disputed races has not even started. In May, the […] The post Recount results for races still not certified over two months after primary election appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana Pathways for Aging: Get help taking care of a loved one
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield are dedicated to improving physical health and the factors that affect it, like behavior and social conditions. They offer a variety of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health plans for people at all stages of life. Their goal is to help individuals and communities make positive health changes with plans […]
PRESS RELEASE: Today -- Mental Health Movement Kicks Off!
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.—The National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Indiana, is hosting a community kickoff to officially begin the NAMIWalks event season. The catalyst event will take place tonight at The FAR Center for Contemporary Arts in Bloomington. NAMIWalks is the largest, most vibrant mental health event...
Lower costs, less travel: American Legion baseball regaining popularity in SW Indiana
EVANSVILLE — There's a slew of former high school standouts from Southwestern Indiana playing American Legion baseball this summer. Eugene Pate and Newburgh boast graduates from multiple area schools — they're coached by Central's Robbie Frank and Evansville Christian's Joe Paulin, respectively. Funkhouser trots Mater Dei and North Posey alumni while Princeton has a former Tiger on its team. ...
Dairy Queen to give free Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day
INDIANAPOLIS — Dairy Queen will be rewarding customers with a free Dilly Bar to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21! To get the sweet-treat customers have to place an app order of at least $1. There are approximately 197 Dairy Queens in Indiana so you’re sure to find a location that serves […]
Four county golfers place in Top 10 at Indiana Junior PGA Championship
Hamilton County golfers made an impact at the Boys Indiana Junior PGA Championship, which took place last Thursday and Friday at Rock Hollow Golf Club in Peru. Westfield senior-to-be Will Harvey finished third at the event. He tied for second with Whitestown’s Mac Myers at the end of the two-day, 36-hole tournament. Both golfers scored two under par 142s; Myers won a playoff for second place. Harvey’s highlights included an eagle on hole No. 6 during his first round; he also drained four birdies total for both of his rounds.
Frankfort High School Football Press Box Reconstruction Project Shows Progress
The Community Schools of Frankfort announced that alongside the updates at Frankfort Middle School throughout the summer, the Frankfort High School press box has been under construction at the football field following an accidental fire on Halloween 2023. According to the corporation, the press box project has been progressing smoothly...
Frankfort Education Foundation Launches Class Of 2037 T-Shirt Project
The Frankfort Education Foundation is launching its 2024 Kindergarten T-shirt campaign to provide t-shirts to the Class of 2037, which they will be able to wear fully during their senior year at Frankfort High School as a reminder of their growth and success. Through the campaign supported by community sponsors,...
Downtown Blues and Jazz Festival Saturday
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) -- The Downtown Blues and Jazz Festival is taking place this Saturday and you don't want to miss a second of it. This revamp of the Uptown Jazz & Blues festival is located at 5th & Main St. in Downtown Lafayette, in the parking lot right across from the Knicker Bocker Saloon. Performances will begin at five and run until eleven.
Lebanon Schools Hosts Parent Meeting For All Sports On Aug. 8
Lebanon Community School Corporation announced that parents of student athletes for fall, winter and spring sports at Lebanon High School are encouraged to attend a parent meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8 to learn more about the upcoming seasons during the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting will be held on Thursday,...
Lebanon High School Welcomes New Varsity Head Baseball Coach
Lebanon Community School Corporation announced the newest addition to the sports coaching team with a new hire for head coach of the varsity Lebanon High School baseball team for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Lebanon High School welcomed new Varsity Head Baseball Coach Riley Benner to the Tigers team after...
2 shooting incidents reported early Thursday in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Cole Hoinaes is sporting two new gunshot wounds on his right arm Thursday after he mishandled a pistol, according to Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office. Hoinaes, 20, was inside his garage about 2:45 a.m. Thursday in the 3900 block of Chenango Place in West Lafayette when he dropped his sidearm, according to police. He reached to catch the gun, and his finger got stuck in the trigger guard, causing the trigger to be pulled, according to police.
Lafayette Renew seeks volunteers for Adopt-A-Spot initiative
Lafayette Renew is seeking volunteers to become Rain Guardians for its Adopt-A-Spot initiative. Participants will help keep their designated rain garden free of trash on a weekly basis, contributing to the protection of the city’s water sources. Volunteers' commitments will be recognized with a sign in their adopted area.
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