Today
in Terre Haute
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saint Patrick School in Terre Haute is hosting Saint Patrick’s Day events on Saturday, March 14 — including the Irish Dash fun run and 5K race in the morning and a parade in the afternoon organized by seventh graders to fund an eighth-grade trip to Washington D.C. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Indiana Landmarks and Indiana Farm Bureau are seeking nominations for the 2026 John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation, which honors historic farms that continue agricultural use; the award has recognized more than 30 farms since 1992. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Wabash Valley Community Foundation hosted a celebration this morning to honor local farmers who attended sessions on weather trends and farm succession planning — the foundation also discussed how farmers can support Clay, Sullivan and Vigo counties through gifts of grain and livestock. WTHI-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fifth-grade teams showcased their Rube Goldberg machines at the 2026 Rube Goldberg Engineering Showcase today. Winners were announced this afternoon as Staunton Elementary classes took first and second, and Clay Elementary School finished third. WTHI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Parks Board approved a temporary plan at Rea Park on Thursday that will remove the tennis courts until the renovated clubhouse reopens in summer — officials had reviewed stopgap proposals before finalizing the decision. Tribune-Star
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Officials from Greg Gibson’s development company said Friday that details are nearly finalized for a major retail project off Indiana 46 on the east side of Terre Haute—Target is expected to serve as the anchor store. Tribune-Star
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Saint Patrick School Irish Dash
1-3:30 p.m. — St. Patrick School Parking Lot — Registration fee required — Participate in the annual fun run supporting educational trips for students.
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Noah Sonie Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tilson Auditorium — Ticket prices from $46 — Experience the magic of Noah Sonie live on stage in a captivating theatrical performance.
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2026 Swamp Stomp
9:45 AM – 1:00 PM — Hawthorn Park — Registration required — Lace up for a 5-mile race, 4-mile walk, or a fun 1-mile run option in the scenic Hawthorn Park.
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Great Pages Circus Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Vigo County Fairgrounds — $20 Adult, Free for 2 Kids with Paid Adult — Experience the thrill of the circus with family-friendly entertainment.
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Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tilson Auditorium, Indiana State University — Tickets sold separately — Experience the magic of John Williams' iconic film scores performed live.
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River Wools Knit Happy Club
10 AM – 12 PM — River Wools — Join for a monthly knitting adventure to enhance your skills and build friendships.
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UIC Flames vs. Indiana State Sycamores Baseball
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Bob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling college baseball matchup between the UIC Flames and Indiana State Sycamores.
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