Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Terre Haute’s First Hungarian Working Men’s Benefit and Death Society will continue its summer rummage sale Friday and Saturday at Hungarian Hall—2049 N. 22nd St, where doors will open at 8 a.m. and close at noon; items include toys, tools, TVs, fishing gear, clothes, books, puzzles, DVDs and four collectible Colts footballs. Tribune-Star
- ➤ First responders hosted a rally at Fairbanks Park on Wednesday evening and local residents met officers and enjoyed treats, even though temperatures rose above 90 (challenging some attendees). Tribune-Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sisters of Providence will host Rest and Reflect: An Eco-Spiritual Retreat with Nature from 9 a.m. Sept. 26 until 3 p.m. Sept. 28 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to offer a peaceful weekend of reflection. Tribune-Star
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Spearhead Construction began work last week on a new 96-room TownePlace Suites by Marriott near I-70 and U.S. 41 in Terre Haute. The four-story hotel will take 14 months to build in a project led by developer Nick Patel with Transcend Group, LLC to serve visiting families, business travelers, and event guests. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bryson Pezan, a Terre Haute South Vigo High School senior, attended a ribbon cutting for the West Central Indiana Aviation Academy at Terre Haute Regional Airport & the renovated third floor of a facility was shown at the event on Wednesday. The new program will help him learn hands-on skills for a career in aviation maintenance & prepare him for further technical training. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Indiana Governor Mike Braun visited Century Career Center on Wednesday afternoon and spent nearly an hour touring the facility and meeting with Logansport Community School Corporation administrators and city officials to discuss student preparation. His visit came on the first day of school, marking a notable effort to boost local education initiatives. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Terre Haute announced Deming Park Pool will close for the summer season on Sunday (renovations to the pool and bath house will begin immediately). Tribune-Star
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Dustin Lynch Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Mill Terre Haute — Ticketed event — Experience the country vibes of Dustin Lynch at sunset in Terre Haute.
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Free Movie Night: Little Giants
9:30 p.m. — Moonlite Drive-In Theater — Free entry — Enjoy a nostalgic classic under the stars with games and community fun.
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Vegas McGraw, The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute & BIGG Country
6-11 p.m. — Fairbanks Park — $10 admission — Experience the ultimate Garth Brooks tribute with Vegas McGraw and BIGG Country's live performance.
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Sip & Charm
12-3 p.m. — WaterTower Estates — Special pricing for drinks — Enjoy a delightful afternoon with mimosas, wine, charcuterie, and charm-making.
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Indiana State Sycamores Football Season Opener
6-8 p.m. — Indiana State University Memorial Stadium — Cost information not provided — Cheer on the Sycamores as they kick off the 2025 season at home against McKendree under the lights.
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Pop-Up Market
9 AM – 3 PM — Meadows Shopping Center — Free entry — Shop for unique gifts and enjoy a variety of food trucks at a vibrant local market.
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Ben Folds Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hatfield Hall — Tickets available — Experience the genre-bending music of acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Folds.
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