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In today's newsletter:

  • What could SK Hynix's new West Lafayette chip plant mean for locals?
  • How worried should West Lafayette be about new Flock police cameras?
  • Which West Lafayette pizzerias made this Big Ten favorites list?

Also on today's calendar: The Lord Chamberlain's Men Present William Shakespeare's Othello and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Memory Chips Could Soon Be Made in the U.S., Reuters Reports (appleosophy.com) — West Lafayette is set to host SK Hynix's advanced packaging facility, now under construction, where DRAM wafers from South Korea will become finished high-bandwidth memory chips. As the company also explores U.S. chip manufacturing with Intel, this local plant positions the city at the center of a key supply chain for AI data centers and potentially Apple devices.
   

2. WL community members voice concerns over Flock cameras (purdueexponent.org) — West Lafayette residents are weighing in on new Flock automated license plate reader cameras used by the city's police, questioning privacy, data security, and corporate control of information. Police Chief Adam Ferguson defended the system's public safety value, outlined strict data retention limits, and promised transparency, while Purdue students and other community members pressed for stronger safeguards and accountability.
   

3. The top pizza spots to hit near every Big Ten school (miamiherald.com) — Hungry near Purdue? This Big Ten pizza roundup highlights three well-reviewed West Lafayette spots—Pizza Uncommon, Bruno's, and Greek's Pizzeria—based on Yelp ratings. It compares them with favorites in other college towns, giving locals and visitors ideas for game-day slices or casual nights out.
   

4. Northwestern Engineering Dean Christopher Schuh to Deliver Purdue's Winchell Distinguished Lecture (purdue.edu) — Purdue's School of Materials Engineering in West Lafayette will host Northwestern engineering dean Christopher Schuh for the Winchell Distinguished Lecture on Sept. 28, with a reception beforehand at Mackey Arena. Local students, alumni, and industry partners are invited to hear how computational tools are transforming materials design, with organizers urging early RSVPs for both the talk and reception.
   

5. Cautious optimism: Sunnier outlook is not yet reflected in expanded capital investment plans (agrinews-pubs.com) — From Purdue's campus in West Lafayette, an ag economist reports that more farmers now expect their finances to improve, even as they hold back on big purchases like machinery and buildings. High input costs, low commodity prices, and interest rates still make producers cautious, creating what he calls a "cautious optimism" that hasn't yet turned into major capital investment.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bird Migration.
    For those of you interested in the bird migration in our area, check out this website's Tippecanoe County page. https://dashboard.birdcast.org… (Nextdoor Arbor Chase)
  • Hi neighbors!
    My name is Ellie, and I'm a Purdue University student offering help right here in the area with dog sitting, house sitting, babysitting, and home… (Nextdoor Newman)
  • SAAB, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler in West Lafayette. Apply here.
  • Purdue Federal Credit Union posted a job opening for Assistant Vice President, Project Management Office in West Lafayette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Lafayette here.

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