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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,...
$43M project to prime southeastern Lafayette for development
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The southeastern outskirts of the city will soon be primed for development after a multi-million dollar project. The city will pay Bowen Engineering more than $43 million to extend utilities to 4,000 undeveloped acres. "We all understand that housing is an issue, and lack of...
Firework stores expecting large rush at the end of the week
GREATER LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Firework stores are seeing less business leading up to the Fourth of July compared to this time last year, but they're expecting more business after the holiday than last year. Firework stores across Greater Lafayette are getting ready for the rush around the holiday. "We...
Patriotic music, songs will fill the air July 4th
If you're in the mood to celebrate the July 4th holiday, the Stars & Stripes Celebration in downtown Lafayette on Thursday should fill the bill. Food truck vendors will open at 5 p.m. at Second and Main streets near the depot, where many of the activities will start. Bring your own chairs to sit near the action. Vendors will offer sweet treats as well as tacos and pizza.
Keeping Neighbors in Neighborhoods: City Councils pass ordinances to curb future Airbnbs
Lafayette and West Lafayette City Councils are striving to give the neighborhoods back to the neighbors. During the July meetings, both councils unanimously passed ordinances to curb future short-term rentals, keeping them out of certain single-family zones. "Getting people into neighborhoods, getting people into homes is is a very high...
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.
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:
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.
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...
I-65 Northbound Exit Ramp Near Dayton Temporary Closure Set To Begin Monday, July 8
The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that a temporary closure on the Interstate 65 northbound exit ramp at State Road 38, or exit 168, near Dayton is expected to occur next week. The department stated that beginning on or after Monday, July 8, crews are expected to close the...
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