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Thursday, January 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Brandon Sakbun of Terre Haute designates January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month to highlight the issue and mobilize community action. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce appoints Jonathan Eilbracht as director of strategic programming and Kenneth Jordan as director of development to enhance local community initiatives. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The former Vigo County Security Annex is scheduled for demolition as soon as this week, following the completion of preparatory steps including removing flammable items and disconnecting utilities. WTHI-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 9-year-old boy in Terre Haute fell through ice and was rescued, highlighting the need for caution on ice during cold temperatures. WTHI-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Judge denies bail reduction for Michael E. Baker, charged with reckless homicide after a 12-year-old boy died from drinking a lethal chemical mixture. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Vigo County School Corp. increased its graduation rate from 77% to 84.7% in a year, aiming to improve further and enhance the number of graduates with technical and academic honors diplomas. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's civil engineering students seek community-based design projects for their spring quarter, with project idea submissions due by February 19. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Ivy Tech Terre Haute appoints Molly Joseph and Tracy Blanc as deans to lead various academic programs, enhancing the college's mission in West Central Indiana. Tribune-Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jay Carmichael, with over 10 years of rural health experience, has been appointed the new president and CEO of Horizon Health, effective Jan. 20. Tribune-Star
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