Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
Good morning, Terre Haute.
The Eugene V. Debs Museum — the historic home of labor leader Eugene V.
Debs — will host a service on April 27 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to honor workers who lost their lives from workplace injuries. The program includes music, remarks from local union and community leaders, readings of names and proclamations from local government, light refreshments and a museum tour.
A Terre Haute native was named as one of the winners of this year’s Rose-Hulman Alumni Awards along with three other Wabash Valley natives and members of the school’s faculty, staff, and student body.
City and county officials—led by Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun—are urging residents to use recycling programs provided by Vigo County Solid Waste Management; the three main drop-off locations recycled over twelve tons of cardboard in one month.
Indiana lawmakers passed a Senate bill that would add judges in busy counties while removing courts from smaller ones (removing superior courts in nine counties and circuit courts in two), a change that may slow down civil and criminal cases.
Lawmakers will meet in committee on Monday to discuss the bill after the House rejected the Senate changes.
Farmers are using large, slow equipment on local roads as planting season starts.
Officials say drivers must slow down and allow safe space—farmers need room when machines move at 20 to 30 miles per hour and drivers should avoid no pass zones near intersections.
Farmersburg’s town council voted to change stop sign placements at several intersections based on the police department’s recommendation.
The street department will update the signs soon, and police will focus on driver education—without issuing citations—as residents adjust to the new setup.
Thrive West Central and The Commons at Honey Creek are partnering to offer free A Matter of Balance classes to help older adults prevent falls—classes will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays at The Commons at Honey Creek, 1450 E.
Crossing Blvd from May 27 through July 15.
Crossroads Care Clinic offers free maternal and child health services in Terre Haute to help women navigate pregnancies—both wanted and unwanted—and support their overall well-being.
Midwest Soccer Classic
Friday to Sunday — Vigo County Youth Soccer Association — Entry fees apply — Enjoy a weekend of competitive soccer with 15 fields in action.
Mansfield Mushroom Festival and Car Show
1 PM – 8 PM — Mansfield Village Country Store — Free entry — Celebrate mushrooms with live music, a car show, and delicious food.
American Sign Language Class
6-8 p.m. — Torner Community Center at Deming Park — Check website for costs — Enhance your communication skills with this enriching ASL class.
Steel Dynamics Gravel Grinder
11 AM – 5 PM — Griffin Bike Park — $40 Pre-registration — Experience a Springtime Gravel race with scenic views and diverse terrain.
Paint and Pamper MOM!
6-8 p.m. — The Ohio Building — Cost varies — Celebrate Mother's Day with a creative paint and sip experience.
The Great Pages Circus
7-8:30 p.m. — Vigo County Fairgrounds — $20 for adults, free for kids — Experience an exciting circus adventure fit for the whole family.
Abbi Scott Band Live
7-11 p.m. — Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 157 — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music, jeep show, and family activities as the Abbi Scott Band kicks off the biggest Jeep ride of the year.
Spring Market at Bear's Coffee
9 AM – 2 PM — Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co. — Free entry — Explore handcrafted gifts and local treasures at a vibrant vendor market.
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