Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of July.
Good morning, Terre Haute.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Parke Trails Alliance celebrated the opening of the second phase of the Parke Community Rail Trail in Jessup on Tuesday, Jul.
14. The 2.5-mile hard-surface trail was built with help from a $5 million grant.
Catholic Charities Terre Haute is hosting a Sock & Underwear Drive from July 17 to Aug.
3. Neighborhoods are competing for the most donations as community members are invited to contribute.
The annual homeless summer count is set for July 23 at Pathways Day Center, where 18 agencies including Grace Mobile Clinic & WorkOne will offer services during a resource fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dick's Sporting Goods will soon open in Riverside Plaza next to Burlington Coat Factory at 3496 S.
U.S. 41, giving residents a new outlet for sporting goods. Additionally, an Air Quality Action Day is in effect from midnight tonight as ozone levels are expected to impact sensitive groups.
At the Vigo County Fair Tuesday, families enjoyed an alpaca and llama show at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds, where children helped guide animals through an obstacle course with water, teeter totters, and hurdles.
Rose-Hulman’s team came in 10th in NASA’s University Student Launch Initiative after a nine-month challenge.
They built, launched and landed their rocket at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Terre Haute’s Mayor’s Office is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Mayor’s Youth Council—a free leadership and civic engagement program for juniors and seniors at Vigo County high schools—and Mayor Brandon Sakbun seeks students with outstanding character to help bring young voices to local government.
State and federal SNAP changes taking effect now are expected to remove food assistance from more Indiana families, public health officials said.
Micro Wrestling Federation Showcase
7-9 p.m. — Vigo County Fairgrounds — Tickets from $58 — Experience an unforgettable night of micro wrestling action at the fairgrounds.
Public Star Party at Oakley Observatory
Evening — Oakley Observatory — Free entry — Experience the wonders of the night sky through telescopes, weather permitting.
Free Healthcare Clinic
6 a.m. — Terre Haute South Vigo High School — Free services — Receive essential medical, dental, and vision care with no financial barriers.
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