Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
Good morning, Terre Haute.
Judge Newton and Vigo Superior Court Division 4 staff will host a free St. Patrick's Day pancake breakfast at St. George Orthodox Church (1900 S.
Fourth St.) on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Wabash Valley Art Spaces received a grant from the 2025 Creative Convergence Program to fund an interactive light and augmented reality projection mural downtown.
The project will boost tourism and revitalize the area (details on the location are still forthcoming).
Sullivan High School students will perform Beetlejuice Junior on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium & tickets are $5 for students, $7 for adults, and $14 for VIP seating.
Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun hosted her second annual breakfast on Tuesday to support fundraising for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana (the initiative reached 90% of its goal for the cycle running from July 2025 to June 2027).
Terre Haute Fire Department recruits Brendan McPike and Joe Phillips practiced ventilation techniques on Tuesday at a condemned home on First Avenue during their 16-week academy training, learning to use chainsaws and fire axes on steep roofs.
Lt. Cole Wiley led the exercise as the recruits prepare to graduate mid-May.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said he will not sign the bill that lets counties continue syringe service programs with new ID requirements (he said he would not veto it), so the law will take effect Monday and counties can offer sterile syringe exchange and overdose prevention.
Indiana BMV reminds drivers to take safety precautions during Severe Weather Preparedness Week — checking tires, avoiding flooded roads, and treating intersections as four-way stops when signals fail; BMV branches remain open to help those seeking shelter during storms.
Wabash Valley Recovery Center moved to a new building in Terre Haute to boost one-on-one support services for people in recovery; the extra space also helps the center collect state data to secure funding.
Food inspections in Vigo County from March 2 to 8 showed several restaurants had no violations while others, such as Maruti Gas Station and Taco Tequila’s, reported rodent signs and sanitation issues + unsanitary practices.
Officials plan additional reviews to ensure food prep safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
River Wools Knit Happy Club
10 AM – 12 PM — River Wools — Join for a monthly knitting adventure to enhance your skills and build friendships.
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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