🌱 Former Police Officer Guilty + Ride For A Cause + Tuition Freeze

Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Lafayette Patch newsletter. Let's get this Monday started off right with a quick dive into the most important things going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Partly sunny and nice. High: 74 Low: 56.
• Tuesday: Mainly cloudy and breezy. High: 76 Low: 54.

Here are the top three stories in Lafayette today:

1. Former Capitol Police investigator Robert Milton Hodson pleaded guilty to aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a car wreck that caused the deaths of two individuals in Christian County. Hodson, who initially pleaded not guilty, will be sentenced on Aug. 21 and could face a maximum of 20 years in prison. The incident occurred on Apr. 8, 2021, when Hodson's vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with a car driven by Haley Anne Shoot, resulting in her and another passenger's death. (Subscription: The State Journal-Register)
2. The Greater Lafayette Honor Flight organized a motorcycle ride as one of its main fundraising events. Starting at 11:15 a.m., veterans and community members rode their motorcycles around town to show support for the cause. The event fostered camaraderie among veterans and community members and aimed to give back to the veterans who have sacrificed for the country's freedoms. The proceeds from the event will be used for the next Honor Flight. (WLFI 18)
3. During a meeting, Purdue University's Board of Trustees approved several measures, including a continuation of the tuition freeze for the West Lafayette campus for the next two years. The approved budget for the 2024 fiscal year shows revenues exceeding expenditures, with investments focused on the new business school, enrollment growth, and Purdue online. Additionally, Bernie Engel was selected as the new Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture, and plans were made to rehabilitate a runway at the Purdue University Airport, supported by a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. (Inside Indiana Business)

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Today and tomorrow in Lafayette:

Monday, June 12

• Art And Music Camp At Lam Of God Luthern Church (9:00 AM)
• Solar 101 At West Lafayette City Hall Council Chambers (6:30 PM)

Tuesday, June 13

• Live Music - Rob Dixon Fron 317 At People's Brewing Company (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Purdue University's Provost, Patrick Wolfe, announced Bernie Engel as the new Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture. Engel, a Purdue faculty member for 35 years, has a strong track record in agricultural research and leadership. (Morning AgClips)
• The City of Lafayette is hiring a Surveillance Technician! More information and how to apply can be found here. (City of Lafayette via Facebook)
• Do you have a suggestion for Lafayette Parks & Recreation Department? Check out this survey and express any concerns or ideas. (Lafayette Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! See you all soon for your next 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.