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‘Blood harmony’: Second generation songwriter wins SAMI honor 25 years after her mother
For a first time, honors at Songwriters Association of Mid-north Indiana's annual youth competition run in the family. A story of Annie and Greta Schap.
 • Dave Bangert
Review of ballots done … and now we wait in Senate District 23 recount
No indication that state Sen. Spencer Deery lost ground to GOP challenger Paula Copenhaver, though official results could take weeks.
 • Dave Bangert
More than the marquee: City looks at $19.4M Lafayette Theater renovation
Lafayette preps for overhaul of former downtown movie theater at Sixth and Main. Plus, deadlines pushed back in Indiana Senate Dist. 23 recount. Your…
 • Dave Bangert
West Lafayette officials visit SK hynix in Korea: A debriefing
Some of the takeaways when the mayor, fire officials and others visit the South Korean home of SK hynix, now building a $3.87 billion facility in West…
 • Dave Bangert
Market Report: Clear some space for cucamelons and candy onions
Also: New potatoes and baby carrots. And a new pesto to add to the mix. What’s happening now at your farmers markets.
 • Dave Bangert
Earhart mural: ‘Does it not make your heart just sing?’
Moments after downtown mural dedicated, artist gets right back to work. Plus, a community farewell for Purdue President Mung Chiang and family. And LSC…
 • Dave Bangert
A new, old look for the Lafayette Theater marquee
Indiana Landmarks, city’s Historic Preservation Commission put limits on just how modern the restoration of theater sign at Sixth and Main may be. Plus…
 • Dave Bangert
This and That: A first Monday of summer edition
Including: Progress on that Amelia Earhart mural downtown. Recount heads into second week in Indiana Senate District 23. And more.
 • Dave Bangert
Back around: Columbian Park’s carousel
After years of waiting on the return of the carousel, reviews of the first rides Friday: ‘Glorious.’ Plus, a few other things.
 • Dave Bangert
Little competition, no partisan labels at local school board election deadline
WL school board draws 4 candidates for 3 seats. In LSC and TSC, only single – or zero – candidates at filing deadline. Plus, Deery continues to lead…
 • Dave Bangert
Tim’s Picks: Time for the Taste
Digging into a two-weekend run, including the Taste of Tippecanoe Saturday and the Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering the following weekend.
 • Dave Bangert
Work starts on Amelia Earhart mural in downtown Lafayette
Artist behind Lincoln/Kennedy/Douglass mural on Main Street preps one of famed Purdue aviator a block away. Plus, school board filings ahead of Thursday…
 • Dave Bangert
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