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February 19, 2026

1. Live Music and Comedy Events Highlight Weekend Activities in Greater Lafayette: The Delphi Opera House in Delphi celebrates its 10th anniversary season with performances by Livingston Taylor on February 21 and My Brother’s Keeper, a progressive bluegrass band, on February 28. In Lafayette, the Civic Theatre hosts The Improvised Bachelorette Show by local improv troupe One Size Fits All on February 20. The upcoming schedule also features the Warrior Kings performing Led Zeppelin classics in early March. These events offer a range of entertainment for local residents. (Source: Based in Lafayette on Feb 19)

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February 4, 2026

1. Winter Storms Lead to Cancellations and Blood Shortages in Indiana Region: Severe winter storms have led to significant disruptions for blood collection efforts in the Indiana Region and beyond, causing the cancellation of over 500 blood drives nationally since January 1. Locally, 33 drives were called off and at least 829 donations were lost, intensifying the ongoing national blood shortage. Transportation of blood supplies to hospitals has also been hampered by adverse weather, further straining local healthcare services. Some medical facilities have had to postpone elective procedures due to insufficient blood reserves. (Source: Journal & Courier on Feb 4)

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January 2, 2026

1. West Lafayette Wendy's Closes as Part of National Restructuring Effort: The Wendy's restaurant at 252 E. State St. in West Lafayette closed just before the new year, following corporate plans to shutter nearly 300 underperforming sites nationwide by the end of 2025. The closure left a noticeable imprint of the removed signage on the building facade. This location was operated by Lafayette-based Frosty Management Corp., which manages several stores in the area. No further details on the closure have been released by company representatives. (Source: Journal & Courier on Jan 2)

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November 7, 2025

1. New Book Chronicles Marquis de Lafayette's U.S. Tour and City Namesake Roots: A newly published book by author Ryan Cole explores the influence of the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to the United States, focusing on how his tour helped inspire the naming of Lafayette, Indiana. As the city marks its Bicentennial year, the book provides historical context for William Digby's choice in 1825 to name the settlement after the French general. Cole discusses the widespread admiration for Lafayette following his major role in the American Revolution. The work offers insight into the local heritage and the broader national enthusiasm for Lafayette's legacy. (Source: Based in Lafayette on Oct 9)

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