🌱 Public Safety Center Grand Opening + Harrison Baseball Wins

Hey, everybody. It's Friday in Lafayette and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Hope you all have a great day.

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Now, your local weather:

• Friday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 75 Low: 46.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 53.

Here are the top three stories today in Lafayette:

1. The grand opening ceremony for the new Public Safety Center brought out several area leaders. Mayor Tony Roswarski and Police Chief Scott Galloway spoke at the ribbon cutting. The $51 million dollar building will feature an amenity deck that will act as a public parking space for the community. Though the building is not officially open, law enforcement and city employees have started to transition to the new space. (Journal & Courier)
2. Lafayette School Corporation has decided to not change start times for 2023-24 school year. A proposed start time change was discussed at April's school board meeting. The board decided the changes would be disruptive to students and teachers, especially in regard to after-school activities. The board will revisit the proposed changes next year. (wlfi.com)
3. Harrison took out Lafayette Jeff 8-2 in the opening round of the baseball sectional. Corbin Payne struck out 10 for Harrison as the Bronchos were held to two runs. Harrison takes on Logansport Saturday in the next round. (Journal & Courier)

Today and tomorrow in Lafayette:

Friday, May 26

• What A Woman Live Music Series At Rat Pak Venue (6:30 PM)
• Summer Music & Karaoke Party At Martha Local Bar (8:00 PM)

Saturday, May 27

• Retroreflector At Spot Tavern (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A Start of Summer Bash will be held at McAllister Rec Center today at 6:30 p.m.! Adults and kids are invited to work on arts and crafts. Register here. (Lafayette Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Round the Fountain Art Fair will be held on Main Street this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The fair features paintings, sculptures, and pottery. (homeofpurdue.com)
• There will be a Night Hike at Prophetstown State Park Sunday at 9:00 p.m. The guided hike will tell you all you need to know about the animals that come out at night. (homeofpurdue.com)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll catch up with you soon with 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.