Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
Good morning, Terre Haute.
Hydrite reached $10K through its Steals for Meals program to fight hunger — supporting ISU Athletics while celebrating Sycamore baseball and basketball seasons.
The Villages of Indiana launched the 'Considering Foster Care - You Have What It Takes' campaign during Foster Care Awareness Month in May to help fill a shortage of foster parents in the community.
The campaign offers Zoom info sessions and one-on-one meetings (led by clinical director Kathy Stagg) to guide potential families through the process.
Local organizers will hold a benefit at Dugger Community Center on May 17 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m to help Alana Taylor rebuild the Acorn Ridge Reception Barn, which burned down on May 3.
The event features vendors, a silent auction (Union Station provides catering).
The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Fed Up Shipping today at 1440 Wabash Ave. The new center – authorized by FedEx – fills a 70-mile gap after the Margaret Ave facility closed.
Fifth graders from Ouabache Elementary School toured Swope Art Museum's new gallery today, guided by volunteer docent Elsa Morris while viewing work by local middle and high school students — a showcase of emerging talent in the community.
INDOT announced traffic changes on I-70 for patching and resurfacing projects between Indiana 641 and Indiana 59 (11–22 marker).
Contractors will reduce lanes to one in each direction between 8 p.m. and 11 a.m. starting May 18.
Drivers should expect that INDOT is closing lanes on I-70 nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for pavement marking work in Vigo County— the project will last up to one week as weather permits and extra caution is advised.
10th Annual Wabash Valley Jeep Junkies Going Topless for P.I.N.K Ride
5-8 p.m. — Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 157 — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant Jeep ride and support breast cancer awareness in your community.
The World's Most Ridiculous Trivia Game Show
8-11 p.m. — Terre Haute Casino Resort — Average ticket price $32 — Experience an evening of laughter and trivia with The World's Most Ridiculous Game Show.
53rd Annual Banks Of The Wabash Festival
May 21 – 30 — Fairbanks Park — Free admission — Enjoy live music, midway rides, food vendors, and family fun.
River Wools Knit Happy Club
10 AM – 12 PM — River Wools, Terre Haute, IN — Membership required — Enhance your knitting skills and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
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