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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Yard sale used as a fundraiser
WEST LAFAYETTE – At least one sale during the West Lafayette Yellow Flag event was about more than just getting rid of unwanted items. Tammy Adams was overwhelmed by the kindness people showed during the yard sale and food stand setup to benefit her son, Mason Powell, who has Hodgkin Lymphoma. “People from work came to […]
Parade part of homecoming festival fun
WEST LAFAYETTE – The West Lafayette Homecoming Festival parade was a big hit with onlookers. People gathered along the entire parade route July 26 to watch the fire trucks, old cars, horses, festival royalty and more travel through the village.
West Lafayette Homecoming Festival schedule
WEST LAFAYETTE – The 66th annual West Lafayette Homecoming Festival runs July 25–27, and this year’s theme is “School Days – Then and Now.” The fun started off on Thursday with the queens contest, but there is still plenty to enjoy. Friday, July 26 1 – 2 p.m.: Baking Contest Entries – Drop off at eat stand sponsored […]
West Lafayette celebrates Christmas with a day full of events
WEST LAFAYETTE – The village of West Lafayette welcomed the Christmas season with a day full of activities Dec. 1. The festivities started in the morning with a pancake breakfast put on by the West Lafayette Lions Club at the United Methodist Church. “We’ve been holding our pancake breakfasts here for quite a while,” said Glenn […]
