Good morning, Terre Haute.

The 19th Battle of the BBQ fundraiser kicks off Saturday morning as competing teams arrive early in Terre Haute for a day of community fun, and organizers will follow safety precautions in light of a severe thunderstorm watch issued until 5 p.m. EDT.

CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center will host award-winning journalist John Quiñones as keynote speaker for its eighth annual Evening of Light on Oct.

17 at The Club at Holiday Farms in Zionsville — the event will honor history and promote remembrance.

After eight months of study, the Vigo County Oversight Board recommended a new east side high school to consolidate North and South and a renovated West Vigo high school — the plan provides $15M up front and $6M annually from county funds to help finance bonds.

The Indiana Department of Transportation will hold a public open house for its proposed paving and sidewalk project in Hymera (details on timing are forthcoming).

Hospitals are facing a critical blood shortage today as the American Red Cross declared a national blood crisis after donations fell to a four-year summer low; local officials urge community members to donate to help keep supply levels safe for patient care.