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Local Utilities Departments Warn Of Circulating Scams
Frankfort Municipal Utilities and Lebanon Utilities have both reported attempted scams circulating the communities that they serve, including house visits after the office closes and phone calls demanding payment. Frankfort Municipal Utilities reported that a scam was circulating sporadically throughout Frankfort as customers have reported people knocking on their doors...
Three-star DL Drayden Pavey chooses Purdue over Big Ten foes
Purdue received a commitment from Cincinnati Taft defensive tackle Drayden Pavey on Tuesday. Pavey (6-3, 294 pounds) is a good win over Indiana and Wisconsin, his other two finalists. Defensive line coach Brick Haley, analyst Preston Gordon, safeties coach Grant O'Brien and head coach Ryan Walters all had a hand in recruiting Pavey.
Six candidates, including two incumbents, will be up for four of the seven, at-large seats on the West Lafayette school board
We're not far off from two big happenings this year, the start of the school year and the November general election and your local school board races are set.
Rossville state champ Avery Layton crowned J&C Small Schools Softball Player of the Year
ROSSVILLE, Ind. — Rossville's rising senior pitcher Avery Layton is looking to set a new standard of excellence after an eye-popping 2024. She asserted a level of dominance this spring by batting .456 along with seven home runs, 10 doubles, two triples and 54 RBIs while she also tossed 102 2/3 innings with...
Aniamaka, Gallardo Guevara Honored with Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Big Ten Conference announced the league's 28 Outstanding Sportsmanship Award honorees, selecting Praise Aniamaka (men's outdoor track & field) and Carmen Gallardo Guevara (women's tennis) as Purdue's representatives. A junior from Surrey, British Columbia, Aniamaka has been a leader for the track & field...
Delphi Police Department Receives Blanket & Stuffed Animal Donations From Community & Indiana Orgs.
The Delphi Police Department issued a request from the community for donations of stuffed animals, blankets and other child-friendly items that may be distributed to the children of the community as the officers conduct their official business, and the officers reported that the Carroll County community and those in surrounding counties stepped up to provide the items to continue providing a sense of safety to the children involved in police operations.
Purdue football, Ryan Walters secure commitment from Cincinnati DT tackle Drayden Pavey
WEST LAFAYETTE — In quotations, his social media says "Big Pav." What Drayden Pavey's bio underneath soon will say is Purdue football commit. Pavey, a three-star defensive lineman, sat at a table in the gymnasium of Cincinnati's Taft High School on Tuesday. From the three hats placed on the table, Pavey picked up a...
New Purdue Hospitality and Tourism Management research center analyzing Airbnb trends on a global scale
Airbnb is now a global force in vacation lodging with about 5.6 million active listings in 220 countries. About 150 million people have the app on their phones. That’s a lot of data points to dissect for the researchers in Purdue University’s Center for Hospitality and Retail Industries Business Analytics (CHRIBA), which is housed in the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM).
Virgil G. Humphrey
Virgil G. Humphrey, 86, of Frankfort, died July 2, 2024 at Witham Hospital, Lebanon, Ind. He was born April 18, 1938 in Tippecanoe County, Ind. to Phillip Edward & Etta Mae (Stacey) Humphrey. He married Janice Forlow on December 24, 1961 at the First Baptist Church in Frankfort and she survives.
Red Brick Theatre Presents ‘Captain Fantastic!’ Premiering July 19
The Delphi Opera House and Delphi Public Library have partnered together to form the Red Brick Theatre production of “Captain. Fantastic!,” which will premiere Friday, July 19 at the Delphi Opera House. Tickets are officially on sale for the production of “Captain Fantastic!” set for Friday, July 19...
Freda M. Patrick
Freda M. Patrick, 98, formerly of Boyleston, died July 2, 2024 at Monticello Health Care, Monticello, Ind. She was born July 29, 1925 in Carroll County, Ind. to Virgil & Evaughn (Cree) Allen. On July 13, 1968 she married D. ale E. Patrick and he preceded her in death on...
Meridian Health Services & Frankfort Schools Sponsor Fit Fair On Aug. 1
Meridian Health Services will be hosting a back-to-school fit fair for the community and school-aged children to receive information and resources to inspire a focus on fitness, health, education and fun as they prepare to enter the 2024-2025 school year. The event will kick off on Thursday, Aug. 1 from...
Lafayette man arrested on child pornography charges
On Tuesday at approximately 3:15 p.m., Lafayette police officers arrested Tadd Araya Buster, a 26-year-old male, for possession of child pornography, a Level 5 felony. Buster did not resist arrest and was taken into custody without incident. This arrest marks the culmination of an extensive investigation that began in February...
West Lafayette forms task force to address historical racial discrimination in housing
West Lafayette is continuing efforts to correct past wrongs created by discriminatory laws. West Lafayette City Councilor Kathy Parker sponsored a resolution to create a task force to research the next steps to correct racial discrimination in housing practices in West Lafayette. Councilor Parker told Star City News what she...
Party's over: Airbnb law passed in Greater Lafayette Monday night
Both the West Lafayette and Lafayette City councils voted unanimously Monday night to pass an ordinance that will ban homeowners in residential areas from renting out their properties Airbnb-style. The “transient guest houses,” as they are called by local government, have drawn increasing concern from neighbors recently. A staff report...
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