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Ricki J. Moore
Ricki J. Moore, 71, of Frankfort, Ind., died July 23, 2024 at his home. He was born February 20, 1953 in Bloomington, Indiana to William & Virginia (Brinegar) Moore. He married Ruth L. Baker on January 10, 1979 in Frankfort and she survives. Rick attended school at Bloomington South High...
Lafayette to Receive Part of GE Aerospace $1 Billion Investment
LAFAYETTE — GE Aerospace staff announced plans to invest more than $1 billion over five years in its maintenance, repair and overhaul and component repair facilities worldwide, including in Lafayette. These investments will help GE Aerospace create capacity to meet growth in both the widebody and narrowbody installed base...
Section of N 24th Street to close for storm line installation
Bowen Engineering will close a section of N 24th St near the intersection with Schuyler Ave. for storm line installation. N 25th St and Elk St will remain closed. Drivers should watch for signage and detours. The project is expected to be completed by July 31, though the timeline may...
Women’s Lacrosse Titled a 2024 IWLCA Academic Squad
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass.– The Lafayette women's lacrosse program was praised for its excellence in the classroom on Wednesday afternoon as it was named an Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Squad. Nine individual members were named to the Division I Honor Roll. The IWLCA named 325 schools across Division I, II, III, and NAIA as IWLCA Academic Honor Squads for the 2023-24 academic year. To qualify for this prestigious honor, the women's lacrosse team must have posted a 3.2 or higher team grade point average (GPA) for the academic year. The Maroon and White garnered a 3.58 overall, marking...
Austin French Concert Thursday at First Church of the Nazarene in Frankfort
Drive by the Frankfort First Church of the Nazarene Thursday July 25th between 4PM and 8PM and you will notice a lot going on. It’s all part of the Adventure Tour with notable Christian music artist Austin French. Shine.FM’s “Brian and Steph” will be broadcasting LIVE. Food trucks, games and a concert will all be a part of the “Adventure Tour”.
Colfax Releases Parking Instructions Ahead Of Ole Hickory Days Festival
The Town of Colfax has announced instructions for cars parked in the downtown area ahead of the Ole Hickory Days Festival slated for Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 this year. The town stated that as the festival approaches next week, vehicles must be removed from the downtown area to ensure that setup for the festival can progress smoothly.
Colorful Inspiration
New work by international stained glass artist Margie Colgan is on display in the Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery at the Crawfordsville District Public Library. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August and can be viewed during CDPL’s regular hours of operation. Colgan was born and raised in rural...
“100% Chance of Winning Fun at Chamber Casino Night”
“Bring it back” was the call from past Chamber Casino Night attendees. Everyone is Welcome. This is NOT an event just for Chamber Members. Casino night is intended as an amusing night of networking, winning and fun for Chamber members and non-members alike. Casino night “players” are encouraged to get tickets by Friday August 2nd. Monday August 5 is the firm cut-off date to attend.
West Lafayette Farmers Market seeks public input on Wednesday hours
The West Lafayette Farmers Market is asking for community input on the best time to hold its weekly market on Wednesdays during the warmer months. Currently, the market operates from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residents are encouraged to fill out the survey by this Friday to share their preferences...
A third of Purdue football's roster is new. How fishing, escape rooms, bowling helped it jell.
INDIANAPOLIS — How did a Purdue football roster featuring 37 new faces since last season transform into one which considers its camaraderie a primary strength?. It headed to Big Fish ‘n Campground to bond over who could reel in the biggest bluegill — and which teammates were too squeamish to bait a hook. They collaborated on decoding their way out of escape rooms at Mission: Breakout and Locked Up. Athletes accustomed to knocking over 300-pound linemen tried to knock over 10 pins at Arrowhead Bowl.
Mark Brumbaugh
Mark Brumbaugh, born April 28, 1938, in Everett, Washington, peacefully passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his home in Crawfordsville, with his wife Vickie Brumbaugh by his side. Mark was known for his love of fishing and passion for being a professional truck driver. During his life, Mark touched...
Jacob’s Ladder Food Pantry Accepts Donations Of Canned Vegetables For July For Colfax, Perry Township Residents
The Jacob’s Ladder Food Pantry is requesting aid from community members in the Colfax area to provide non-perishable products to those in need in the Clinton County community. The Jacob’s Ladder Food Pantry team has announced that Colfax Christian Church will be accepting donations of canned vegetables during the...
Purdue football reacts to last-place preseason ranking
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Purdue Boilermakers don’t want to repeat last season. Second-year head coach Ryan Walters added 37 transfers to make sure it doesn’t. “I know 4-and-8 sucks, and I don’t want to ever go through that again,” Walters said on Tuesday at Big Ten Media Days. “I just feel like guys are operating […]
Local Record: July 24, 2024
• Public disturbance in the 2400 block of Indianapolis Road — 7 a.m. • Property damage crash at 1632 Bush Lane — 2:15 p.m. • Traffic signal malfunction at South Oak and East Main streets — 3:34 p.m. • Theft in the 200 block of North Davis...
Purdue Opponent Preview: Northwestern
Purdue enters Year Two of the Ryan Walters era looking for growth following a 4-8 debut campaign. The Boilermakers will again face one of the nation’s most demanding schedules, a daunting proposition as they hope to return to postseason play. Throughout the summer, GoldandBlack.com will preview each of Purdue’s 2024 opponents. Today, we take a look at […] The post Purdue Opponent Preview: Northwestern appeared first on On3.
Clinton Prairie 8U Super Gophers Place Second In Nail-Biting Championship Showdown
The Clinton Prairie 8U Super Gophers All-Stars team placed second in their most recent tournament, falling one run short in the championship game against Southwestern in Lafayette. The team battled hard last night, Monday, July 23 in their attempt to claim the Championship title while facing off against Southwestern, but...
Lafayette Police & Frankfort Police Serve Six Warrants In Nov. 14 Shooting Incident
The Lafayette Police Department, in conjunction with the Frankfort Police Department, served six warrants on Tuesday for six individuals involved in a shooting incident on Nov. 14 last year. On Nov. 14, 2023, the Lafayette Police Department reportedly launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on Beck Lane...
Research looks at how fungicides affect grain fill
Extending grain fill is important for improving corn yield. Overall, this period is critical due to its influence on final kernel size and dry weight. Grain fill duration and kernel weight accumulation in corn is typically a function of both late-season environmental conditions and plant health prior to maturity. In...
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