Today
in Terre Haute
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Terre Haute Farmers Market will host the free GrowTH Club every Saturday starting May 31 — from 8 a.m. until noon at Meadows Parking Lot on 2700 Poplar Street — offering kids booth activities on nutrition, physical wellness, and gardening. Each participant will receive a $3 coupon to buy produce from market vendors if supplies last. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Vigo County Commissioner Mark Clinkenbeard and his wife Dawn will host the 5th Annual A Pint for Mark Community Blood Drive on June 24 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Vigo County Annex Building at 147 Oak Street—Clinkenbeard survived a 2020 car accident while mowing his lawn and nearly lost 75% of his blood, an experience that inspires the drive which has collected 140 blood products and helped over 420 lives. WTHI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Indiana State University has changed the official name of its Charles E. Brown Cultural Center by removing 'African American'—the sign still shows the old name while the center now takes a broader cultural focus. Local historian Dr. Crystal Reynolds said the decision shifts the center away from solely highlighting African American heritage. WTHI-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. Tonya Pfaff announced she will retire from teaching at the end of this school year after 32 years at Terre Haute North Vigo High School — she said the bittersweet decision will not stop her advocacy for public education as she continues to serve in the legislature. WTHI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Terre Haute will unveil its new brand and logo at 10:30 a.m. this Thursday outside City Hall—Mayor Sakbun said the new look is designed to attract and retain families while website updates and infrastructure changes are planned. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Indiana farmers achieved legislative wins this session with property tax tweaks and an online portal (though a plan to help retiring farmers transition land did not pass). Tribune-Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Heart to Heart Inc. received a $3,000 donation from the Duke Energy Foundation to help provide accurate pregnancy information and ease transportation challenges for clients. Kurt Phegley and Executive Director Paige Williams presented the check at a funding event. WTHI-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Special Olympics Indiana’s annual Summer Games will take place in Terre Haute from June 6 to 8 at Indiana State University — Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Over 5,000 athletes, partners, coaches, volunteers and spectators will gather and 2,400 athletes will compete in seven Olympic-type sports including bocce, bowling, cycling, powerlifting, swimming, track and field and volleyball. Tribune-Star
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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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Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.
~ Winston Churchill
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