🌱 Armstrong Park Improvements + Edgelea Teacher Removed From Class

Good morning, Lafayette! I'm Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 73 Low: 60.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the a.m. High: 78 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lafayette:

1. Armstrong Park will be undergoing several improvement renovations throughout the rest of the year. Upgrades will include a new playground, new surfaces for tennis and basketball courts, new bleachers, and seeding for all three baseball fields. New bleachers are coming to the Armstrong Park baseball plaza, and baseball Field Two will have an irrigation system installed. The new playground will "more than double" the size of the current playground. (Journal & Courier)
2. A teacher at Edgelea Elementary School has been removed from the classroom, according to a statement from Lafayette School Corporation Superintendent Les Huddle. The teacher was removed due to an investigation of the teacher's "methods." This decision comes after a parent spoke at last Monday's school board meeting and expressed concern about the teacher. However, Huddle said the School Corporation was aware of the allegations the prior week. (WLFI)
3. The second annual Community Baby Shower had a good turnout with 150 attendees. The event was hosted by the Tippecanoe County Health Department for mothers who are currently pregnant or have recently given birth. Event Coordinator Aubrey Kitchel explained that the event was designed to connect mothers to local services, with 40 vendors providing information and resources. (WLFI)

Today and tomorrow in Lafayette:

Friday, May 12

• Kyle Baer Live Acoustic Music At The Historic Sportsman Inn (7:00 PM)
• Sunset Breeze At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

Saturday, May 13

• Stories Under The Sculpture At Downtown Under The Heartland Odyssey Sculpture (10:30 AM)
• Mother Son Date Night At McAllister Gymnasium (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Registration is now open for the McAllister's Supper Esports League with Lafayette Parks and Recreation! You can compete in as many games as you like for the chance to win some awesome prizes. Click here to learn more. (Lafayette Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• The Haan Museum of Indiana Art recently partnered with Westminster Village. The accessible paths in the sculpture garden allowed the senior residents from the Village to enjoy the art. (Haan Museum of Indian Art via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, The Wildcat Creek Wildlife Center recently shared a helpful infographic about what to do if you find a baby bunny. They advise avoiding mowing within 10 feet of a rabbit nest, and you can see the rest of their tips here. (Wildcat Creek Wildlife Center via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you soon for another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.