🌱 Tippecanoe Co. Roundabout Construction + Lafayette Man Found Guilty

Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Lafayette Patch newsletter. Come along to find out the most important things going on in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 50.
• Friday: Sunny and comfortable. High: 83 Low: 55.

Here are the top three stories in Lafayette today:

1. Starting on Sep. 1, a road project will begin in Tippecanoe County to construct a new roundabout. Concord Road, from Marcasite Boulevard to Promenade Parkway, will be closed for approximately three months to facilitate the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Concord Road and Eppingham Drive. This roundabout will connect the extended Eppingham Drive to a future development on the opposite side of Concord Road. (wlfi.com)
2. A woman was airlifted to a nearby hospital following a head-on collision with another vehicle on State Road 26 E at the intersection of County Road 775 East in Tippecanoe County. The incident occurred when the driver of a Honda Pilot was traveling westbound on Indiana 26 and a Dodge pickup truck attempted a northbound turn onto County Road 755 East, resulting in a head-on crash. The crash is currently under investigation. (CBS4 News)
3. A 37-year-old man from Lafayette, Angel J. Zanex, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon for the distribution of child pornography. Zanex also received five years of supervised release and was ordered to pay $71,000 in restitution to victims of the charged and uncharged offenses. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigated the case as part of Project Safe Childhood, an initiative aimed at protecting children from exploitation and abuse. (Herald Journal)

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Today and tomorrow in Lafayette:

Thursday, August 31

• Puppet Storytime At Tippecanoe County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• The Working Hungry Screening At Long Center For The Performing Arts, Mars Theater (6:30 PM)

Friday, September 1

• Rise & Shine Greater Lafayette At River City Community Center (7:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• After reaching record highs in 2022, nationwide rates of catalytic converter thefts appear to be on the decline for the first half of 2023. In Indiana, catalytic converter thefts have decreased by 41.62 percent from 2022, though rates are still up over 1,964 percent from 2019. (BeenVerified)
• The Aviators proudly declare a new attendance milestone at Loeb Stadium, with over 46,000 attendees this season, surpassing last year's record. General Manager David Krakower expresses gratitude to the community for its backing. Additionally, the Aviators have contributed over $35,000 to local nonprofit organizations this year. (wlfi.com)
• The Farm at Prophetstown offers a unique dining experience with Farm-to-Table Dinners inside the historic Gibson Farmhouse Museum in Tippecanoe County. The meals are prepared by local chefs, served on 1920s china, and accompanied by farm-grown flowers. Due to their success, the farm plans to expand the number of dinners hosted throughout the year, even during the winter months. (wlfi.com)

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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.