🌱 Police Search For 2 Stabbing Suspects + 'fundRAISE the Barn' Event

Hey, neighbors. It's Saturday in Lafayette and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Sunshine and not as hot. High: 83 Low: 60.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and not as warm. High: 76 Low: 54.

Here are the top three stories in Lafayette today:

1. Police are currently searching for two suspects following the stabbing of a West Lafayette man. According to the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office reports, the victim was in an argument with two men, one of whom stabbed him. The suspects fled the scene, and the victim was transported in a personal vehicle to the Franciscan Hospital Emergency Room where he was treated for lacerations to his head and arms. The investigation is ongoing, and the Sheriff's Office has not released any information about the suspects at this time. (wlfi.com)
2. Up the road in Battle Ground, the Farm at Prophetstown announced a fundraising event scheduled next month to support the restoration of an early 20th century historic barn on the property. The event, "fundRAISE the Barn," will take place on Sep. 23 and will feature music, square dancing, food, a bounce house for kids, and a silent auction. (wlfi.com)
3. The fall session of Homeschool Academy is now open, featuring a four-week program at the Zoo designed for homeschool students ages 6-8 years and 9-12 years. Sessions include a mix of classroom-based and outside-the-classroom activities, which provide opportunities for collaboration and socialization while building important science inquiry skills. Click the link to learn more. (Lafayette Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Lafayette:

Saturday, August 26

• Sanctuary Yoga At Trinity United Methodist Church (10:00 AM)
• Stories Under The Sculpture At Downtown Lafayette (10:30 AM)

Sunday, August 27

• An R-Rated Magic Show At Long Center For The Performing Arts (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Labor Day, the Lafayette Citizens Band will perform its last concert of the season at the Columbian Park Amphitheater. The concert—which is free and open to the public—will feature a variety of music for the whole family to enjoy. (wlfi.com)
• Did you know? The Book Life Book Club at the Tippecanoe County Public Library supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing them with opportunities to read as a group, create art projects, and more. For those interested, the group's next meeting is Monday, Aug. 28th at 10:15 a.m. (Tippecanoe County Public Library 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.