Today
in Terre Haute
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Patrick S. Barrett Endowment Fund will host the second annual Shamrock Shootout Golf tournament on June 13 at 10 a.m. at Idle Creek Golf Course to raise funds for childhood cancer research for Riley Children’s Hospital—early bird teams of four can register until May 31 for $300—while later entries will cost $400. WTWO
- ➤ Red Cross volunteers and local partners—including the Terre Haute Fire Department and Wabash Valley Neighbors Helping Neighbors—will install free smoke alarms for local families in the Washington community on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Otter Creek Middle School teacher Olivia Goulding has honored fallen soldiers with flag placements at Memorial Stadium since 2009 and is seeking volunteers to help place 7,000 flags on May 20—volunteers of any age should also assist on May 27 to help set up giant panels listing the names of the lost. WTWO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ RJL Solutions was named the 11th fastest-growing privately held company in Indiana by the Indianapolis Business Journal on May 14th. Founded in Terre Haute in 2017, the firm now operates an office in Indianapolis and will open an Evansville location this summer — showing its expanding role with public and private partners. Tribune-Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kathleen Langone, who wrote a biography about famed native artist Amalia Kussner, will speak at 6 p.m. Friday at the Swope Art Museum—she details Kussner's career painting miniatures of notable figures like a Russian czar and actress Lillian Russell. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Michael Godard, Indiana State University president, announced Tuesday morning that administrative budget cuts will remove redundant student support roles while keeping core services intact. The restructuring dissolves the Division of Student Affairs — its functions shifting to a new Division of Student Experience and Engagement — and updated charts will come soon. WTHI-TV
- ➤ WTWO honored top valedictorians for 34 years — the students attended a luncheon at North Central High School yesterday at 11 a.m. EDT to celebrate their achievements. Partners including Lincoln Trail College, Pepsi and Piloni’s recognized the students as promising leaders for the future. WTWO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Remote Area Medical is seeking volunteer medical, dental, and vision professionals along with general support staff for a free clinic at Terre Haute South Vigo High School on August 2-3 — volunteers are also needed for setup on August 1, teardown on August 4, and for parking and patient greeting. WTWO
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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.
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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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Yogi Thompson Workshop
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Vigo County Public Library — Free entry — Participate in an engaging workshop focused on well-being and community mindfulness.
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Banks of the Wabash Festival
Time TBD — Fairbanks Park — Free entry — Celebrate the kickoff of festival season with food, entertainment, and community spirit in Terre Haute.
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Hawthorn Half Day Relay & Ultra
7 AM – 7 PM — Hawthorn Park- Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department — Cost varies — Enjoy a fun and engaging day of relay races and outdoor activities with custom medals and free swag.
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Cybersecurity Workshop
8 AM – 4 PM — Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology — Registration required — Learn computer programming and cybersecurity skills to enhance your digital safety and effectiveness.
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Summer Games
12 PM – 4 PM — Indiana State University — Volunteer registration available — Discover extraordinary athleticism and inclusion in action.
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WVRR Kids Running Program
8 AM – 8 PM — Deming Park — Registration required — Exciting running program for kids ages 4-13 promoting fitness and fun.
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NO KINGS Peaceful Rally and Food Drive
On Saturday, June 14, we’re taking to the streets nationwide to tell the administration that America has no kings. We will also be holding a Food Drive for Brown Baggers School Food Program of Sullivan County.
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