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Hi Lafayette! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led a former West Lafayette councilman to admit COVID fraud?
  • How did Lafayette Central Catholic fare in its latest football test?

Also on today's calendar: Swing into Fall at Thomas Duncan Hall 🍂 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Cooler with a shower or two, temps: high: 67, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy with a thunderstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Purdue student, city councilman admits COVID-19 fraud scheme (jconline.com) — A former West Lafayette city councilman and Purdue graduate has admitted in federal court to wire fraud for obtaining more than $326,000 in COVID-19 relief funds, with sentencing set for November. He describes struggling with addiction, losing his medical career, and now working in logistics while on community corrections, as he prepares for possible federal prison time and restitution.
   

• Twin Lakes' win over Central Catholic gives Kevin O'Shea a reflective night (jconline.com) — Lafayette Central Catholic's football team fell 38-14 to Twin Lakes, whose coach Kevin O'Shea once led LCC to five state titles and still has deep ties to the Lafayette area. The game highlighted Twin Lakes' resurgence, injury concerns for key players, and Central Catholic's strategy of scheduling tougher opponents to prepare for a postseason run.
   

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  • If someone sees this little guy running around, his name is doby.
    He got out our fence and we can't find him. Please and thank you!!! (Nextdoor Saddlebrook / Bridlewood)
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    After 8 1/2 ( supposed to be 4 ) hours of sitting in the tattoo chair for my birthday- my skin " gave out" and refused anymore ink 🫟 ( It happens) … (Nextdoor Hibiscus/Wise)
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🗞 Nearby News

West Lafayette

  • Volleyball Drops Non-Conference Finale to No. 11 Purdue in Straight Sets (ucfknights.com)
  • The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps to Perform at 2026 Feast of the Hunters' Moon (clintoncountydailynews.com)
  • Pari Apostolakos (wapt.com)

Frankfort

  • The City of Frankfort Launches 'Operation Refresh' Campaign to Pave Roads and Beautify Local Corridors (clintoncountydailynews.com)

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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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