🌱 Fire Department Equipment Upgrade + Successful Bark And Brew

Hello, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Lafayette Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A couple of showers. High: 71 Low: 52.
• Wednesday: Sunny, pleasant and warmer. High: 79 Low: 57.

Here are the top three stories today in Lafayette:

1. Wabash Township is facing a $289,500 expense to upgrade its fire department's radios by 2025, leading Trustee Angel Valentín to propose sharing public safety income tax revenue from cities and the county to contribute $250,000 towards this. Approval from two out of three councils — Tippecanoe County Council, Lafayette City Council, and West Lafayette City Council — is required for the funds to be allocated. Although the Sep. 1 deadline for action will pass without change, Valentín continues to seek avenues for funding and is considering increasing the tax rate from 0.18 percent to 0.2 percent to generate additional revenue. (Journal & Courier)
2. The sixth annual Art, Bark and Brew event, held at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette's parking lot on South Tenth Street, drew both the community and dogs. Attendees enjoyed lunch from the EMT Food Truck, drinks from local breweries, art activities, keepsakes for dogs, and live entertainment. The event, which showcased strong community involvement, was expanded compared to previous years, reflecting Lafayette's enthusiasm for pets and community engagement. (WLFI)
3. Lafayette police and the Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office responded to a call in the 700 block of Union Street after a report of a 1-year-old boy not breathing. The call was received around 1:35 p.m. on Monday. Neither the coroner's office nor the police have further details to share at this time. (Journal & Courier)

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Today and tomorrow in Lafayette:

Tuesday, August 15

• The Dead Strings At People's Brewing Company (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, August 16

• West Lafayette Farmers Market At 3065 N. Salisbury St. (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Registration for Sporties for Shorties Football is now open, offering a youth sports program suitable for children aged 4-5. The program focuses on teaching the fundamental aspects of football, such as throwing, receiving, and handoffs. For more information and registration, interested individuals can click here. (Lafayette Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• In a Litter-Free Lafayette shout-out, Imagination Station, the Adopt-a-Spot Sponsor, is being thanked for their contribution to keeping the community clean and attractive. Those interested in participating in the program are encouraged to get involved by considering various sponsorship levels. For more details, contact Garrett Gaskins at (765) 807-1382. (Lafayette Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mayor Tony Roswarski and mayoral candidate Erin Easter were guest speakers at the Discovery Park Town Hall Gathering, Coffee at Convergence last week. They discussed topics like enhancing the quality of life in Greater Lafayette, regional progress, and utilizing Purdue University's resources for the future. Check out pictures from the event at the link! (City of Lafayette via Facebook)

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— 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.