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Coffee in hand, Lafayette? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how downtown bank windows just turned into an art gallery
  • What a new lawsuit alleges about a Lafayette IV spa death
  • Lafayette man faces new domestic battery and strangulation charges

Also on today's calendar: Westminster Village Annual Bazaar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. First Merchants Bank, Haan Museum Partner for 'Your Indiana' Exhibit (buildingindiana.com) — A new "Your Indiana" art exhibit now fills the windows of First Merchants Bank at 250 Main Street, turning downtown Lafayette into a walkable gallery through early 2027. Featuring historic Indiana artists and an interactive QR code inviting residents' own photos and artwork, the project aims to make museum-quality art part of everyday life in Lafayette's core.
   

2. Woman dies after IV therapy at Lafayette medical spa (jconline.com) — A Lafayette woman's March death after IV therapy at Thrive IV has led her family to file a lawsuit alleging negligent care at the local medical spa. Medical experts explain the risks of IV treatments and highlight a new Indiana law, taking effect January 1, that will tighten oversight and reporting requirements for medical spas statewide.
   

3. Lafayette man arrested for domestic battery, strangulation (suncommercial.com) — A 25-year-old Lafayette man has been charged after police say a woman reported he choked her during an argument in a Lafayette home, leaving visible marks on her neck. Officers later located him, and court records show prior convictions for domestic battery and invasion of privacy, underscoring ongoing concerns about domestic violence in the community.
   

4. LSO presents The Art of Jean Sibelius October 24, followed by a conversation with classical music influencer John Nasukaluk Clare (clintoncountydailynews.com) — Lafayette music lovers can hear Sibelius' powerful Fifth Symphony live when the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra performs it at the Long Center on Saturday, October 24. The evening includes the theater's historic organ, played by a St. Mary's Catholic Church musician, and a post-concert conversation with conductor Kellen Gray and SiriusXM host John Nasukaluk Clare exploring the composer's life and creative process.
   

5. 'The Great Pumpkin Patch' making pumpkin purchases go a little further (wlfi.com) — Lafayette families can pick out pumpkins at The Great Pumpkin Patch on Congress Street, where every purchase supports local charities and school programs. Run by Congress Street United Methodist Church, the long-running fundraiser channels proceeds to groups like Civitan, Beta Sigma Phi, Community Cancer Network, and Oakland Elementary, with thousands of pumpkins, gourds, and mums available through extended afternoon and evening hours.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is our all white cat Prince.
    Indoor outdoor cat. Been missing in Shadeland since Friday. Any info on him would be appreciated (Nextdoor Shadeland)
  • Anyone know a good way to get cookware that's clean and reliable for cheap?
    Just moved into my own place here at Anvil and need recommendations for new house equipment/appliances. Thank you!! (Nextdoor Anvil 38)
  • Meijer posted a job opening for General Merchandise Stocking in Lafayette. Apply here.
  • Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Lafayette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lafayette here.

Ok Lafayette! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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