🌱 State Road 25 Reopens After Crash + Food Finders Gets $29K Grant

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Lafayette Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 68.
• Saturday: Not as hot with a t-storm. High: 84 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories today in Lafayette:

1. Amplified Sciences, a life sciences diagnostic company, has received a $400,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop a new diagnostic test for pancreatic cysts. The test aims to accurately assess whether the cysts are benign or potentially malignant, helping health care providers make informed decisions about surgery. The company's products are based on technology invented by a Purdue University professor, and the grant will support important milestones such as clinical trials and sample procurement. (Purdue University)
2. Following a crash on Tuesday morning, State Road 25 has been reopened, although the current conditions of the two individuals taken to the hospital remain unknown as of Jul. 13. The two-vehicle collision occurred when a Chevrolet Avalon traveling eastbound crossed the center line and collided head-on with a Jeep Compass near County Road 275 South. The driver of the Chevrolet was airlifted in critical condition to an Indianapolis hospital, while the Jeep's driver was transported to a local hospital. (wlfi.com)
3. The Food Finders Food Bank located on Greenbush Street has received a grant of $29,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation as part of their larger donation to hunger relief programs in Indiana communities, aiming to alleviate hunger among local families. The CEO and president of Food Finders expressed their intention to utilize the grant to expand their mobile pantry services, ensuring consistent and reliable access to additional resources for the communities they serve. In addition to the local area, several other counties including Benton, Carroll, Cass, Montgomery, Warren, Fountain, Fulton, Howard, Miami, and Tipton will benefit from this grant. (wlfi.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Lafayette:

Friday, July 14

• Lafayette Citizens Band Concert At Memorial Island (7:30 PM)

Saturday, July 15

• Sixth & South Annual Fundraiser At MatchBOX Coworking Studio (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• One Lafayette couple, Max and Pat Morehouse, celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Jul. 11! The Morehouse's got married in 1948. Congratulations! (wlfi.com)
• Thinking of dipping your toes into the housing market? Check out the list of open houses happening this week in the Lafayette area at the link. (Lafayette Patch)
• Experience the nostalgia of the '90s at July's Shop765 event in downtown Lafayette today, Jul. 14, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Enjoy sipping, snacking, and shopping while exploring various businesses offering special deals and gifts with purchase! (Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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.