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in Terre Haute
Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Terre Haute's transition to a free transit system leads to a 52% increase in bus ridership, enhancing access to jobs, healthcare, and daily needs. WTHI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ben Franklin Elementary celebrates Black History Month with a dynamic West African dance performance by Epiphany Dance Collective. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Pride Center of Terre Haute is suing Indiana State University for allegedly violating First Amendment rights by moving the 2025 Pride Fest off campus. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun highlighted the city's progress in his second State of the City address, celebrating the addition of 379 new residential units and the demolition of 90 dilapidated buildings in 2024. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Mayor Brandon Sakbun highlights ongoing construction projects, plans for downtown revitalization, and financial strategies to avoid increasing taxes in his address to the Terre Haute business community. WTWO
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Health has opened a public comment period on Union Health's newly re-submitted application to acquire Terre Haute Regional Hospital, amidst legislative debates on the law enabling such mergers. WTHI-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Terre Haute Fire Department collaborates with Team of Mercy on a 5K fundraiser in Vermillion County to support mental health awareness among first responders, with firefighter Kayla Lueking committing to wear more gear for each fundraising milestone. Tribune-Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vigo County announces the addition of two new disc golf courses, with one aiming to be Indiana's top course. Tribune-Star
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Celtic Angels Ireland Concert
Celtic Angels Ireland brings a lively celebration of Irish culture to the Tilson Music Hall, showcasing talented young performers during their U.S. tour.
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Homeschool Art Classes for K-5th Grade
This event features art classes taught by Indiana State University Art Education students, allowing children to explore various 2D and 3D art projects.
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American Sign Language Class at Deming Park
This six-week American Sign Language class conducts sessions every Thursday at the Torner Community Center in Deming Park.
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Lonestar Concert at Hatfield Hall
Lonestar will perform live at Hatfield Hall in Terre Haute, featuring their popular country music hits.
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22nd Annual Saint Patrick School Irish Dash
The Irish Dash is a community fun run benefiting the St. Patrick School Class of 2025's educational trip to Washington D.C.
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Indiana State Sycamores Baseball vs. Pacific Tigers
The Indiana State Sycamores will face off against the Pacific Tigers in a baseball game at Bob Warn Field in Terre Haute, Indiana.
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