Join Lafayette Media Group and Special Olympics Indiana for the 2025 Polar Plunge, Saturday, February 8 at Lambert Field House.
This year marks the 26th year of the Polar Plunge in Indiana. With your help, we raised $1.16 million in 2024 and hope to break that record this season. The Polar Plunge is Special Olympics Indiana’ signature fundraising series and a bucket-list experience – challenging people to take an icy dip to demonstrate a commitment to the cause.
All funds raised by the Polar Plunge directly benefit the more than 19,000 Special Olympics athletes throughout the state, giving them the means to train locally and compete at the state level in more than 20 Olympic type sports. Many people don’t realize that Special Olympics Indiana does not receive any state or federal funding for its sports programs. That’s what makes the Polar Plunge so important for supporting our vision of a more inclusive world for all.
More than $11.4 million has been raised in the 25-year history of the Polar Plunge season. Each year, more than 3,000 Hoosiers of all ages and backgrounds participate in Polar Plunge events. Everyone who raises the minimum amount of $99 at a community Polar Plunge will receive a commemorative Polar Plunge T-shirt and cup.
It’s time for our December 2024 Lafayette Local Hero. From Lafayette Police Department, meet Officer Isidro Medrano, whose life’s purpose is to serve our community.
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Nominate a local hero:
Submit your nomination to Bryan McGarvey and include…
– Local Hero’s First & Last Name
– Local Hero’s Occupation
– Local Hero’s Phone Number
– Why They Should Be Honored
– Your First & Last Name
– Your Phone Number
Every month Lafayette Media Group presents our Lafayette Local Hero. This month, we’re proud to honor EMT Britany Wescott.
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Nominate a local hero:
Submit your nomination to Bryan McGarvey and include…
– Local Hero’s First & Last Name
– Local Hero’s Occupation
– Local Hero’s Phone Number
– Why They Should Be Honored
– Your First & Last Name
– Your Phone Number
Lafayette Media Group’s Annual Feed the Need Day is happening Wednesday, November 27th from 10am until 6pm at area Pay Less Supermarkets. Feed the Need Day benefits Food Finders Food Bank.
Join us at the following Pay Less locations:
Beck Lane – WASK
Maple Point – K-105
Greenbush – WKHY
West Lafayette – B102.9 & 101.7 The Hammer
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Lafayette Media Group and Food Finders Food Bank are encouraging schools to hold a food drive to end hunger in our community and become our 2024 Classroom Superstars, sponsored by Primient! The top elementary, middle, and high school that raises the most pounds of food will win the “Golden Spork Award” and will be crowned a 2024 Classroom Superstar. All participating schools and winners will be announced during our Feed the Need Day on Wednesday, November 27th.
To participate, click the button below & fill out the form for your school. All donations must be in to Food Finders Food Bank by Friday, November 22nd at 4pm.
At Halloween, humans shouldn’t get to have all the fun! Submit a picture of your pet in costume for a chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card. We’ll draw a random winner on Friday, November 1st. Click here to submit your picture.
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130 Hayloft Drive
Home Description: Beautiful 1,916 square foot 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home nestled on a corner/pond lot in West Lafayette’s Auburn Meadows community. Home features a spacious 3-car garage, a den, open concept design, custom paint, 9′ ceilings, a mud room, a water softener, and a covered patio & open patio with gas access to your grill for outdoor entertaining. Upgraded kitchen features granite countertops, staggered bright white custom cabinetry with soft close drawers/cabinets and crown molding, under cabinet lighting, ceramic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, including a gas range, walk-in pantry with California style finished shelving, and a large island with plenty of seating. Vinyl planking flooring is found throughout the living areas in the home. A gas fireplace is the focal point in the great room which includes large windows that allow ample natural light to pour in. Primary bedroom features a dual vanity, ceramic tiled, walk-in shower, and a large California walk-in closet. Community is located less than a mile to local elementary, middle and high school and is also in close proximity to Purdue University, local wellness center, walking trails, shopping, dining, parks, and US 52 & I65. Water softener, landscaping package, and home warranty are included.
Sale price: $414,900
Directions: From Sagamore Parkway, Turn North on Salisbury, In approximately 2 miles Turn Right on West Big Pine Dr, Then turn Right on Hayloft Dr
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4639 Leeward Lane
This stunning 2,879 sq ft StoneRidge Home offers 4/5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Perfectly situated on a picturesque pond lot in Concord Ridge, this home offers both luxury and tranquility. The open floor plan features spacious and bright living areas, beautiful hardwood floors, a main floor master suite and a versatile upstairs bonus room that can be used as a 5th bedroom or playroom.
Sale Price: $479,900
Directions: From 450 S Turn Right into Concord Ridge on Lamplighter Trail; Then Turn Right on Leeward Lane.
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Chesapeake Pointe
Directions: Go South on new 231 S in Lafayette; Turn West on County Rd 400 South; Turn Right on Chesapeake Pointe Dr; Turn Left on Admirals Pointe Dr.
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The Preserve
Welcome home to The Preserve, a Silverthorne Homes community! This new home community features a home built for you with optional upgrades to make your life a little easier. The Preserve is the perfect community for anyone looking to move away from the city and find their own corner of peace. Right off I-25 and just a short drive from downtown West Lafayette.
Directions: From Sagamore Parkway, Turn North on Salisbury, In approximately 3 miles Turn Right on County Road 600 N, Then turn left onto County Road 75 E, Take the second Left onto Quillwort Dr.
