Lafayette Local Heroes

Lafayette Local Heroes

Lafayette Local Heroes

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Lafayette Media Group is proud to honor our local heroes—sharing their stories and the impact they make right here at…

January 2026 Local Hero: Kim Markham

Our Lafayette Local Hero for January 2026 is Kim Markham, Founder and Director of Courage Rock Stable. Proudly Sponsored By:

December 2025 Local Hero: Danielle Snoeberger

Our Lafayette Local Hero for December 2025 is Danielle Snoeberger, Emergency Room Charge RN at Arnett Hospital. Proudly Sponsored By:

November 2025 Local Hero: Connie Jordan

Our Lafayette Local Hero for November 2025 is Connie Jordan, Manager of Inpatient Services at IU Health White Memorial Hospital.…

October 2025 Local Hero: ER Nurse Dana Slatton

Our Lafayette Local Hero for October 2025 is Dana Slatton, ER Nurse at Franciscan Health East. Proudly Sponsored By:

September 2025 Local Hero: Lt. Jerry Holeman

Our Lafayette Local Hero for September 2025 is Lieutenant Jerry Holeman with Indiana State Police. To nominate a local hero,…

August 2025 Local Hero: Kenny Haun

Our Lafayette Local Hero for August 2025 is Kenny Haun with Rensselaer Volunteer Fire Department. To nominate a local hero,…

July 2025 Local Hero: Steve Black

Our Lafayette Local Hero for July 2025 is Steve Black with Lafayette Fire Department To nominate a local hero, submit…

June 2025 Local Hero: David Chapman

Our Lafayette Local Hero for June 2025 is David Chapman with Lafayette Police Department and veteran of the Marines. To…

May 2025 Local Hero: Brandon Oliver

Our Lafayette Local Hero for May 2025 is Brandon Oliver, paramedic with Warren County EMS & T.E.A.S. To nominate a…

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