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NHS inducts new members at CHS
The following students were recently inducted into the Crawfordsville High School chapter of National Honor Society: Cimbria Bowling, Cristian Castilla, Devan Johnson, Ashlyn Harding, Chet Kincaid, Briar Mills, Feliz Montero, Zoey Abbott, Ashley Callejas, Jayden Callejas, Colten Custer, Victoria Flores, Myca Garrett, Alayna Hall, Jessie Hartnett, Marie Hesler, Maesa Horton, Ian Hurt, Maximo Jacome-Huesca, Gianna Kochert Cosby, Aubrey Lowe, Cohen McClamroch, Adrian Medina, Caroline Melevage, Campbell Murray, Caroline Novak, Katherin Novak, Molly Pierce, Bristol Presley, Alfonso Riano, Isla Seward, Collin Simpson, Ally Strickland, Daniel Surface, Remy Swinford,Yuliana Torres, Andre Turner, Dylan Wolcott, Ester Xotla and LiLi Yeung.
Former West Lafayette police officer charged with official misconduct, counterfeiting
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Dozens of cases are being thrown out after a review of body camera footage from a former West Lafayette police officer. Jacob Forgey, 28, of West Lafayette, is now charged with two felonies after an investigation was opened in February. Special Prosecutor Rodney Cummings charged...
Purdue women's basketball adds two-time NAIA Player of the Year Ella Collier
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue women's basketball dug deep into the transfer portal and made an addition, one that head coach Katie Gearlds is familiar with. A player who predates her head coaching status at Purdue and back to the humble grounds of Marian University. Purdue women's basketball added guard...
Cafe owner makes comeback to downtown Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — A well-known figure in the area's coffee scene is making a comeback to downtown. Walter Cornelius opened Star City Coffee in 2012 before selling the business in 2016. Now, he's relocating his coffee roasting operation from Brookston to 835 Main St. Cornelius calls his return...
Local Record: April 30, 2024
• Theft in the 300 block of South Fork Drive — 9:23 a.m. • Juvenile complaint in the 700 block of Wallace Avenue — 12:17 p.m. • Juvenile complaint in the 1300 block of South Elm Street — 12:26 p.m. • Juvenile complaint in the 1000 block...
Clarks Hill man killed Saturday in one-car crash on U.S. 52
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Lester Glenn Fix died after his northbound car left the highway about 3:45 a.m. Saturday, drove into a ditch and hit a culvert in the 8600 block of U.S. 52, causing the car to become airborne, according to the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office. Fix, 39, of...
Purdue IT cuts some director, manager positions
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Purdue's IT department is restructuring and streamlining its leadership, resulting in what the university calls a "modest reduction" in director- and manager-level positions. Purdue IT is, meanwhile, hiring for "additional individual contributor positions," according to a statement from the university. IT staff were informed...
Six ways to save this spring
Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power is thrilled that spring is finally here. The weather is getting warmer, and the days are growing longer. It’s the perfect time to start those outdoor projects you’ve been planning and explore new ways to make your home more energy efficient. The following...
Thousands of miles from home, Purdue's Connor Caskenette, Jo Stevens bonded by baseball
WEST LAFAYETTE — Connor Caskenette clobbered a moon shot off the Purdue baseball video board during the first inning Wednesday night. Not to be outdone, Jo Stevens promptly parked one over the fence, too. It was the third straight game both have homered. "He hit the home run and...
Emergency Main Street sidewalk closure for repairs in Lafayette
The City of Lafayette announced an emergency closure on the north side of the building at 101 Main Street on May 2 for necessary repairs. During this time, the sidewalk leading to the pedestrian bridge will be temporarily closed to accommodate a lift for the repair work. Pedestrians are advised...
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