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‘We’re not done yet’ — county party chairs react to Tippecanoe’s blue wave

The crest of the national blue wave washed over Tippecanoe County during Tuesday night’s midterm elections. Ken Jones, chair of the Tippecanoe County Democratic Party, said the party had been working to bring the blue wave home and that he was “really pleased” with the election results Tuesday evening.

Tippecanoe County, IN · 3d

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Pack Your Bags For This Illinois Town Where $1,200 A Month Covers Absolutely Everything

There are towns in Illinois that want you to find them, and then there’s Danville, which has been perfectly fine whether you showed up or not. That kind of quiet confidence is either deeply off-putting or deeply attractive, and if you’re reading this, it’s probably the latter.

Danville, IL · 3d
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Trustees focused on athletics during presidential search

One of Jay Silveria’s first meetings on his first full day as president-elect will be a gathering with Purdue coaches this morning at Mackey Arena. As the Purdue Board of Trustees voted Silveria as the university’s next president, effective Feb. 1, 2027, it made sure to mention athletics as an important factor in the decision. Board of Trustees Chair Gary Lehman said it was near the top of the public's survey responses for wants out of a new president.

West Lafayette, IN · 2d

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Fiber optic work means overnight closures on State Road 32 in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – Drivers should watch for some ongoing overnight closures in Boone County. Starting on or after Monday, Nov. 9, crews will close individual lanes of State Road 32 between County Road 325 W. and C.R. 300 W. for fiber optic work. The closures are scheduled to run from 7 p.m. to 5 […]

Boone County, IN · 2d

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Frankfort High School Earns 2026 Indiana Purple Star School Designation

Frankfort High School has earned the 2026 Indiana Purple Star School designation, recognizing its commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced that more than 75 schools across the state earned or renewed the designation this year. The Indiana Department of Education, in collaboration with the Indiana National Guard, selected 35 new Purple Star Schools, while 41 schools renewed their designations. The recognition is valid for three years.

Frankfort, IN · 2d

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Indiana Homeowners Fixed Their Violations And Were Never Fined, Then Found Legal Fees On Their HOA Accounts, And One Owner Says Neighbors Were Charged $400 A Letter Over A Garage Trim And A Tree

Jennifer Kendall got two letters from her homeowners association. One said the trim on her garage needed paint. The other, this spring, said a tree in her yard needed pruning. […]

Westfield, IN · 3h

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Local veteran fighting for Maj. Richard Star Act to help wounded veterans receive their benefits

INDIANAPOLIS — Some veterans who are medically retired from the military are not happy with how they receive their benefits. It’s all because of something known as the “wounded veteran tax.” Bill Watson is a US Marine Corps and Indiana National Guard veteran from Kokomo. “My dad was in the Air Force and retired from […]

Indiana · 3d

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Westfield commission OKs Lakes at Freemont plans

Fischer Homes’ plans for The Lakes at Freemont were approved Nov. 4 during the Westfield Advisory Plan Commission meeting, although not all commissioners were on board with the development. The Lakes at Freemont Planned Unit Development along Freemont Moore Road and 193rd Street has been reduced from its original...

Westfield, IN · 2d

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I&M to hold conversations about Greentown-Sorenson, Lulu-Sorenson projects next week

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is offering additional opportunities for community members and landowners to meet with members of the Greentown-Sorenson and Lulu-Sorenson Transmission Improvements Project teams. They’re inviting people to sign up for a 20-minute one-on-one conversation this upcoming week in the counties involved in...

Greentown, IN · 1d

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Final Tippecanoe Co. tallies confirm Democratic effect on local races

LAFAYETTE, IN — Democrats claimed five contested seats in a shocking sweep a Purdue political scientist says is a sign that President Donald Trump's decisions met opposition at the local voting booth. Long before the last ballots were tallied Wednesday afternoon, Republican favorites for Tippecanoe County office were coming to terms with resounding defeats. A total of 45,072 people cast their ballots in Tippecanoe County, more than a third on Election Day. At 38.3% of registered voters, it’s a sharp uptick from the 2022 midterms, which saw only 32.1% turn out. “The local level is a sort of general reflection of national trends,” said James McCann, interim head of Purdue’s Department of Political Science. Affordability was the word, he said, pointing to the cost hikes associated with tariffs and immigration policies. “Middle-class voters are really feeling more pinched,” he said. “(The president’s) decisions had a direct impact on everyday life,” and preliminary data suggest affected voters turned out in force to sweep Republicans off the table. Contested Tippecanoe County races Democrat Andrea Burniske beat longtime public servant Julie Roush to become Tippecanoe County’s District 1 commissioner . Roush, a Republican, is closing out her term-limited eight years as county clerk.

Tippecanoe County, IN · 4d

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This Charming Indiana Town Proves Retirement Dreams Don’t Require A Lottery Win Or Fortune

Nobody told you that the best retirement destination in the Midwest was hiding in plain sight, right there in north-central Indiana. Peru, Indiana has been quietly delivering the good life to anyone smart enough to show up, and it’s about time the rest of the world caught on. Let’s...

Peru, IN · 1d

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3rd WL school board member selected in highly contested race

John Robinson won the third available seat on the West Lafayette Community School Corporation school board Wednesday morning, defeating incumbent Dacia Mumford by a margin of 98 votes. This information became available Wednesday at 1:46 p.m. following the count of 1,847 absentee ballots. Incumbent Laurence Wang and newcomer Maria Koliantz...

West Lafayette, IN · 4d

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Sheridan Community Schools looks ahead following referendum outcome

Sheridan Community Schools (SCS) is beginning the process of evaluating its financial future following the outcome of its operating referendum in the Nov. 3 election. Superintendent Dave Mundy expressed disappointment in the outcome, but ultimately thanked the community members who participated in the election and those who volunteered their time to share information and answer questions about the referendum.

Sheridan, IN · 3d

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Flagging operations to impact State Road 38 north of Terhune

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a flagging operation that will impact State Road 38 in Boone County. Beginning on or after Tuesday, November 10, crews will flag S.R. 38 between County Road 1150 E. and C.R. 1200 E., located just north of Terhune. The purpose of construction is for underground utility work, which is anticipated to last up to two weeks, but is weather-dependent and subject to change.

Boone County, IN · 1d

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Honors South residents affected by broken elevator

For about one month, Honors South student residents have been experiencing difficulties in dorm life as a result of one of the hall’s elevators being broken. Honors South Residence Hall is supposed to be equipped with two working elevators. Now, with only one available, many of what were once simple aspects of resident life have become some of the most tedious, such as doing laundry. With having to navigate loads up and down the stairs, residents are missing the efficiency provided by both elevators.

West Lafayette, IN · 4d

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Purdue Names Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria as President

Purdue University is preparing for another major leadership transition, one that could help shape the future of Indiana agriculture, agricultural research, veterinary medicine and higher education for years to come. Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria, president of the University of Arkansas System, will become Purdue’s 14th...

West Lafayette, IN · 2d

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Wright Flower and Brick Shop offering something new to the community

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Located on Fifth and Main Street in the heart of downtown Lafayette, sits a flower shop, offering something new to the community. Whether it’s a special occasion, or a regular Tuesday night, you can make a reservation at the Wright flower and brick shop to kick back, relax, and enjoy some Legos.

Lafayette, IN · 4d

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Delphi Main Street Receives Grant for Portable Stage Trailer

Delphi Main Street has received a grant from North Central Health Services (NCHS) to support the purchase of a portable stage trailer for community events and entertainment. The grant funding is administered by The Arts Federation and will support a project organized by the Delphi Arts Council under Delphi Main Street.

Delphi, IN · 3d

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Indiana optometrists open state’s first OD-owned surgical suites

Christopher Browning, OD, and Nicholas Garn, OD, now offer cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange in their own practices. Indiana’s first OD-owned office-based surgery (OBS) suites are now open. These suites allow patients to receive cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange (RLE) in the same practice where their optometrist evaluated them. Christopher Browning, OD, of VisionQuest Eyecare, opened his suite on October 29, and Nicholas Garn, OD, of Zionsville Eyecare, opened a separate suite on October 30, 2026.1 While Browning and Garn worked closely together on the development of the 2 surgical suites, the practices themselves are independently owned and operated.1.

Indiana · 4d

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Boone County Democrats pick up county seats in historic election

Boone County Democrats made history Nov. 3 as it is believed the party won its first-ever seats on the Boone County Council. Democrats Javier Morell and Alyson Bray will join the county council next year as they both won elections over Republicans. Bray defeated a Republican incumbent. Morell said it’s the first time in Boone County history the county council will have a Democrat, let alone two. He defeated Republican and Zionsville Town Council member Craig Melton with 56 percent of the vote.

Boone County, IN · 4d