Gene Leroy Ditsler loved life and lived it to the fullest for nearly 88 years, from his birth on February 8, 1937 in Valparaiso, IN, until his death on November 7, in Granville, OH. Gene grew up loving sports, especially basketball, and though he wasn’t tall enough to play on the high school team, he […]
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West Lafayette Chamber holds meeting and dinner
WEST LAFAYETTE – The West Lafayette Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and dinner was held April 28 at the West Lafayette Baptist Church, 688 E. Main St. Social time started at 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. catered by Schumaker Farms. The queen and her court were in attendance. All were given the […]
State of West Lafayette speech delivered by mayor
WEST LAFAYETTE – The year 2014 brought highs and lows for us here in the Village. The financial numbers for Village operations ended in the positive. The uncertainty of our levies passing in 2014 brought concerns. The state of the Village of West Lafayette is good. We are looking forward to a fresh start for […]
Rain fails to dampen spirits in West Lafayette
WEST LAFAYETTE – A steady rain on Saturday morning caused the cancellation of the annual West Lafayette Christmas parade but Santa Claus made his appearance to the delight of many youngsters, including 3-year-old Audrey Tubbs, the daughter of Jessie and Tim Tubbs. Audrey asked Santa for a reindeer – and mom said that Audrey wants […]
West Lafayette Chamber hosts Halloween Party
WEST LAFAYETTE – Burt Park was crawling with ghouls, ghosts, and goblins on Saturday, Oct. 25 at West Lafayette’s Halloween Party, sponsored by the West Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. Just over 120 kids registered that day to take part in the festivities which included a costume contest, a cake walk, games, apple bobbing, and food […]
West Lafayette royalty crowned
WEST LAFAYETTE – The 2014 West Lafayette Homecoming Festival started off Thursday, July 24, with the crowing of new royalty. Congratulations to those who were selected to serve on the homecoming court! Little Mister – Collier Surgenor Little Miss – Paisyn Howell Mini Queen – Zoe Ruby – queen; Andrea Webb – first attendant; Zaylie […]
67th Annual West Lafayette Homecoming Festival
July 24 thru July 26 – “Made in West Lafayette” Thursday, July 24 5 p.m. Eat stand opens – limited menu Carnival rides open by Albanese Amusement Inc. 6 p.m.: Queen Contest in Burt Park Precious Treasures Snack Stand Statements by Shannon Great Clips 8 p.m.: Half Moon Band Regular merchandise ticket sales begin Kids […]
Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center adopts cat
WEST LAFAYETTE – Tommy is one lucky adult cat. Instead of one owner, he has several people who help look after him. The Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center adopted Tommy from the Coshocton Animal Shelter about a month ago. “Our facility is focused on resident centered care,” said Vanessa Immel, administrator at the center. […]
State of the village for West Lafayette
I am presenting the State of the Village report to you using a different approach. To me, the State of the Village is a report of the status of the Village in the year past, in this case, the year 2013. My report will not follow the outline of State of the Village reports that […]
