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LAFAYETTE ― First baseman Bree Johnson recalled the first time she met her future assistant coach and mentor Annie Dooley as a 6-year-old, beginning her introduction into competitive sports.

Dooley, a former West Lafayette softball player herself, put the aluminum t-ball bat in Johnson's hands and began swinging away, not realizing where the friendship would take either player or coach.

Johnson had Dooley by her side as she broke the West Lafayette RBIs school record Thursday. The previous record of 105 was set by her close friend Adrianne Tolen, a 2024 graduate. Johnson is now at 106.

"She taught me to not be so narrow minded, open up and have fun," said Johnson of Dooley.

The moment was made even more special because Johnson's mother, Shelby Johnson, is an assistant principal at West Lafayette and was a staff advisor for leadership clubs Dooley is part of.

Johnson has had Dooley there through her milestone achievements in soccer and softball, both good and bad. Johnson broke an orbital bone in her face during her sophomore year playing soccer and wore a protective mask during basketball season.

Whatever the case, win or lose, Dooley has been there for Johnson. The record of 106 RBIs and counting is a byproduct of that.

"Since her sophomore year, she has been the masked marauder across all the sports," Dooley said. "She's one of the best hitters that's come through this program. The fact that it's her best friend and mentor ahead of her makes it even cooler that that's how the torch passes."

Ethan Hanson is the sports reporter for the Journal & Courier in Lafayette. He can be reached atehanson@jconline.com, on Twitter at EthanAHanson and Instagram at ethan_a_hanson.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Greater Lafayette Commerce announced its support for the $4 billion SK hynix investment in West Lafayette on Thursday, less than a week from a proposed land rezone for the company heading to West Lafayette City Council.

SK hynix, a South Korean semiconductor manufacturer, first announced its plans in April 2024 to build a semiconductor fabrication plant, or a chip fab, on land owned by the Purdue Research Foundation in West Lafayette.

Initially, the plan was to build the factory at Yeager Road about a quarter of a mile north of Kalberer Road, referred to as Site A. But after discussions with PRF leadership, SK hynix officials expressed interest in a nearby site at the corner of Salisbury Street and Kalberer Road, dubbed Site B.

Site B generated backlash from residents who live in University Farms, a housing addition on the southeast corner of Salisbury Street and Kalberer Road.

GLC and its board of directors said Thursday in a news release that the project, set to bring 1,000 new jobs, bolster local industry and position Greater Lafayette as a key hub in the U.S. semiconductor network, was one it supports in light of recent community dialogue.

"GLC, in collaboration with the cities of Lafayette and West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Purdue University, Purdue Research Foundation and the state, played an instrumental role in attracting SK hynix to West Lafayette through its corporate attraction efforts," the release said. "The site will house an advanced semiconductor production line dedicated to next generation High Bandwidth Memory chips, the highest-performing DRAM technology available, critical to powering AI innovations, including platforms like ChatGPT."

Backlash for the proposed development appeared at the March Tippecanoe Area Plan Commission meeting, with dozens of West Lafayette residents and Purdue faculty members speaking in opposition of the proposed site for rezoning. The APC voting body ultimately voted "no" after hours of public input, but a final vote on the rezoning needed for Site B will be during the Monday West Lafayette City Council meeting.

Rachel Hazaray, outgoing chair of GLC's board of directors, said in the release a project of this scale naturally raises questions, but it also signals something significant: Greater Lafayette is at the epicenter of a semiconductor sector poised for exponential growth.

“What we’re seeing today with SK hynix is a rare opportunity,” Hazaray said in the release. "This investment lays the foundation to further modernize our regional economy — one that’s globally connected and locally rooted.”

The West Lafayette facility will contribute to the formation of the "Silicon Heartland," the release said, part of a broader national shift expanding semiconductor production beyond Silicon Valley to regions like Arizona’s “Silicon Desert,” Texas, Idaho, Ohio, New York and now Indiana.

"As the country's seventh semiconductor hub, this development represents a pivotal moment that is expected to spark further investment and strengthen the region’s economy, workforce and innovation ecosystem for years to come," the release said. "The semiconductor industry offers a broad spectrum of career opportunities — including stable, family-sustaining employment for individuals with or without a college degree.

"To meet future workforce demands, the region has allocated $5 million in state Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative funds to create a talent pipeline for high school students, college students, technicians and engineers in training," the release said. "Purdue University and Ivy Tech Community College are collaborating on semiconductor programs to support this critical workforce development."

Jody Hamilton, incoming chair of GLC board of directors, said the investment by SK hynix directly aligns with Greater Lafayette Commerce’s mission to advance economic and community prosperity for a superior quality of life.

“By attracting world-class, ethically responsible industry leaders like SK hynix, West Lafayette and the region is not only diversifying and strengthening its economic landscape, but also creating meaningful opportunities for residents, students and businesses alike," Hamilton said.

A third SK hynix info session will be on Saturday at West Lafayette City Hall. Taking place in council chambers with overflow room reserved in the Bean Room, the community meeting will kick off at 9 a.m. with a poster session and informational displays, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with SK hynix officials at 10 a.m.

Seating for the public info session is limited to 150 between the two rooms inside city hall, the announcement from the city said.

"PRF explored several larger venues in the West Lafayette community," the announcement said. "However, a larger space could not be secured for this final session due to prom season, school concerts and limited facility availability."

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The fate of SK Hynix's $3.87 billion microchip manufacturing plant location rests in the hands of Monday's city council vote.

The South Korea chip manufacturing company wants to change sites in West Lafayette. The council will vote Monday night whether to approve the rezoning that would allow that.

Initially, the plan was to build the factory at Yeager Road about a quarter of a mile north of Kalberer Road, referred to as site A. Then the city and SK Hynix floated the idea of building at the northwest corner of Salisbury Street and Kalberer Road, dubbed site B.

Site B generated backlash from residents who live in University Farms, a housing addition on the southeast corner of Salisbury Street and Kalberer Road.

The council meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the council chambers inside city hall, 222 N. Chauncey Ave. The doors open at 6 p.m.

City officials anticipate a large turnout of residents who want to voice their opinions over the semiconductor microchip plant. Because of the need to have access to the city's technology for the meeting, it cannot be moved to a larger venue.

To help accommodate all those planning to attend, city officials released some guidelines.

First, the council chambers occupancy is restricted to 120 people. Seats will be reserved for those presenting items on the agenda, according to the city's news release.

The city hall has up to three overflow rooms available to residents if the council chambers fills up.

Assisted listening devices will be available in the council chambers and the Bean Room, one of the overflow rooms. Those needing assisted listening devices are encouraged to arrive early for seating in either the council chambers or the Bean Room. Please contact the clerk's office, 765-775-5150, for hearing device requests, according to the city's news release.

Those who are disabled and require accommodations should contact the mayor's office at 765-775-5102. Accommodations should be made by 10 a.m. Friday for Monday's meeting.

Speaking during the council meeting

"Everyone who wishes to speak will have the opportunity to do so," the city's news release states.

Those who want to address the council must sign in on a speaker sheet, which will be available in the council chambers and each overflow room.

Each speaker will have three minutes to address the council.

If the speaker is summoned from an overflow room, he or she must leave the council's chambers after making his or her remarks so the council complies with occupancy limits.

Speakers must be in person. There will be no electronic commenting during this meeting.

If someone is unable to attend in person, comments and questions may be submitted before the meeting to clerk@westlafayette.in.gov.

You can watch the council meeting online on the city's website, westlafayette.in.gov. Then click on the government tab, followed by clicking on the office of the clerk tab. Then click on agendas and minutes. There will be a video link to the May 5 meeting. The agenda and related documents are also available at that site.

Reach Ron Wilkins at rwilkins@jconline.com. Follow on Twitter: @RonWilkins2.