Today
in Terre Haute
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Terre Haute police are probing the death of 93-year-old Betty Ellinger at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care — an investigation involving the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, the Indiana Department of Health, and the Vigo County Coroner's Office following an April 29th autopsy. WTHI-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA has been cleaning up the former Columbian Enameling plant site at 19th and Beech for seven months and has moved over 19,000 tons of asbestos to a landfill 30 minutes south. The agency received a $500,000 grant to assess the site plus the nearby River East planning area, and it plans to sample basements and soil next to check for contamination and complete removals by early summer. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vigo County is adding a magistrate judge at the courthouse to help manage the Superior Court caseload after House Bill 1144 created a new position with general jurisdiction. Judge Charles Johnson said the change expands duties beyond handling juvenile issues + paternity cases. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The City of Terre Haute is launching a six-week Civic Impact Summer Volunteer Program for college students that will offer hands-on service projects and guest lectures at City Hall with lunch provided. Topics include civil engineering and city planning, and local officials will lead work such as park cleanups and graffiti removal — giving students real experience in public service. Tribune-Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Union Health in Terre Haute hosted a luncheon today to honor first responders—an event planned since January that provided each EMS worker with a thank you gift—and National EMS Week continues through May 24. WTHI-TV
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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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Annual Car Show
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus — Free entry — Celebrate local automotive culture at this beloved community tradition.
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Gears for Grunts Car Show 2025
10 AM – 2 PM — Top Guns — Pre-registration includes a t-shirt — Enjoy live music, food, and bounce houses while supporting veterans.
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~ Buddha
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