A record day, by a long shot, on the COVID front

Plus, Columbian Park Zoo’s surviving penguins make progress. WL tables ‘conversion therapy’ ordinance, again. Still waiting in Wabash Twp case. Rejected BMV plates. A Based in Lafayette silver lining

Here’s a conversation starter this New Year’s Eve: Name a better New Year’s movie than “High School Musical.” I’m not saying it can’t be done. But just think: No New Year’s Eve party, no musical franchise. Now that I’ve planted that, here’s some this and that to close out 2021 for the Based in Lafayette reporting project. Thanks for all you’ve done to help get this thing off the ground …