Today
in Terre Haute
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vigo County will host a free cleanup day on Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to noon. Residents can drop off items like grills, furniture, mattresses and yard debris at three county locations including the Street Department Garage (1211 Deming St.), while hazardous waste, construction debris, refrigerators, chemicals and batteries will not be accepted. WTHI-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ MCL Restaurant and Bakery, a local staple since the 1970s, will close this Sunday at the Meadows Shopping Center. Diners say the change marks the end of decades of service in our community. WTHI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arts Illiana is hosting TableScapes 2026 on Friday, Mar. 20 and Saturday, Mar. 21 at the Sycamore Banquet Center at Indiana State University + the two-day fundraiser, presented by The Hometown Savings Bank, supports the region’s arts and cultural activities in the Wabash Valley. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Terre Haute Children's Museum will host the Dinosaurs Love Pie event this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—families can enjoy interactive dinosaur shows and hands-on math and science activities, with free mini-pies for early arrivals. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Mayor Brandon Sakbun visited Lost Creek Elementary School Friday morning to award second graders from the Vigo County School Corporation for the Unity in Our Community writing challenge (a contest that encouraged kindness). The exercise aimed to help students welcome new classmates. WTHI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Due to recent rain and cold, more potholes are appearing on city roads and the street department is asking residents to report them using Terre Haute 311 — by text, email, or online. Prompt reports will help crews address the issues quickly. Tribune-Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A caravan of Rose-Hulman students will walk 66 miles from campus to Riley Children’s Hospital + Union Hospital to support neonatal intensive care families. The fundraiser, organized by the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, starts at 7 a.m. Friday and aims to raise $100,000. 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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