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Cheers Lafayette! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a deadly Main Street crash shut down traffic for hours
  • Why a national faculty group is pressuring Purdue over grad admissions
  • How a former McCutcheon star powered Harrison’s latest rivalry win

Also on today's calendar: 2025 Kwanzaa Celebration and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 45 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and colder, temps: high: 32, low: 23.
  • Monday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pickup truck driver dies after accident at Main and 28th streets (jconline.com) — A Lafayette man died Thursday afternoon after his speeding pickup left Main Street and crashed near 28th Street, striking a pole, wall and tree and closing the road for several hours. Firefighters extricated him from the wreckage and he was taken to a hospital, where he died, and the coroner plans a forensic autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
   

• Asian faculty group demands Purdue end grad student admissions ban (jconline.com) — Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus is under fire from a national Asian faculty group, which is demanding the school end what faculty describe as a de facto ban on graduate applicants from China and several other countries. The group’s open letter urges Purdue to identify who ordered the change, disclose how many colleges are affected, and publicly recommit to academic freedom and fair admissions.
   

• Brody Baker quiets road noise for Harrison in return against McCutcheon (jconline.com) — Harrison junior guard Brody Baker returned to face his former McCutcheon teammates in Lafayette and poured in 20 points, helping the Raiders to a 53–31 win. Backed by a 17-point, 10-rebound night from senior Quinn Clary, Harrison stayed unbeaten while quieting a hostile road crowd in this local rivalry matchup.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Two dogs found on 430 south.
    Seen to be from the same house hold. Currently they’re in my garage, since they were wondering on the road. Lmk if they are yours and I can give you… (Nextdoor Wea Ridge)
  • I’ve been living on my own for years since my divorce.
    I enjoy the freedom that comes with independence, but I still feel lonely sometimes. Even a kind word or a small gesture can really brighten my day… (Nextdoor Woodfield Village)
  • Coming together: Lafayette Jeff and McCutcheon girls basketball used their sport and platform to bring awareness to their struggles on Mental Health... (X: EthanAHanson)
  • The perfect stocking stuffer is in the Crawley Center tonight! Kick off the holiday break with some Broncho Basketball! (X: JeffAthletics)
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Material Handler Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Lafayette. Apply here.
  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Retail Cashier Part Time in Lafayette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lafayette here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Lafayette

  • New camera helps Lafayette police identify bruising, gunshot residue (jconline.com)
  • Interconnections With Renewables Turn Existing Power Plants Green (ieee.org)
  • Purdue Global honors faculty and staff with 2025 Distinction Awards (purdue.edu)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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