🌱 City's Microplastic Report + 'AgDay' Films On Purdue Campus

Hey, Lafayette. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 75 Low: 48.
• Friday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 50.

Here are the top three stories today in Lafayette:

1. The West Lafayette Go Greener Commission has presented a report on microplastic pollution in wastewater to the city council, suggesting investing in newer wastewater technologies, educating residents on microplastics' health impacts, and reducing their production through daily habits. The report highlighted the role of clothing items containing plastic-based fibers like polyester and polyethylene in microplastic pollution and recommended washing clothes less, using cold temperature cycles, and choosing natural fiber clothing. Research showed that wastewater treatment plants globally can mitigate microplastic contamination, with some reducing it by about 90 percent in primary and secondary treatment systems. (Journal & Courier)
2. "AgDay," the long-running agricultural TV news program, has been filming on Purdue University's West Lafayette campus for a Purdue Agriculture-themed college roadshow. The show will feature a panel with Purdue College of Agriculture professors, covering topics like agricultural markets and emerging protein sources. Various research aspects, including drone imagery in soybean farming and autonomous grain offloading during harvest, will also be highlighted in the show, which is set to air on local and national TV on Sep. 15. (Purdue University)
3. Indiana State Police (ISP) conducted "saturation patrols" in Greater Lafayette over the weekend, resulting in the arrest of 10 drivers for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and five on drug-related charges out of 203 drivers pulled over. Additionally, five individuals were found with suspended or no driver's licenses, while two drivers were arrested for resisting law enforcement and two on warrants. The ISP encourages the use of designated drivers or ride-sharing services to prevent impaired driving. (WLFI)

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Today and tomorrow in Lafayette:

Thursday, September 14

• Hometown Jams: Dylan Scott At Tippecanoe County Amphitheater (5:00 PM)

Friday, September 15

• A Stellar View At Painting With A Twist (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The annual St. Boniface GermanFest celebrated community heritage with a family-friendly and inclusive event over the weekend, offering a diverse culinary experience that included goulash and authentic tacos. The event's success was attributed to the dedicated volunteers who work diligently to bring it to downtown each year. (City of Lafayette via Facebook)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Lafayette area! Get all the property details at the link. (Lafayette Patch)
• The Faith Community Development Corporation has introduced an affordable construction and home repair program aimed at assisting low to moderate-income homeowners with cost-effective home repair solutions. For more information and registration, visit their website. (City of Lafayette via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you around.

— 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.