Today
in Terre Haute
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Providence Food Pantry is holding the Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk on Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College—all proceeds will benefit the food pantry. Tribune-Star
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Rosedale resident died in a single-vehicle accident near 5783 West County Road 800 South just after midnight Wednesday + the Parke County Sheriff's Department confirmed the incident. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana State University students have returned to Terre Haute and police urge them to use available safety resources—Blue Light phones, the 24/7 campus escort, and the Rave Guardian app—to stay safe at campus events. WTHI-TV
- ➤ United Way Wabash Valley will host its annual Power of the Purse fundraiser on Wednesday, September 10 at 11 a.m. at the Hulman Center on the ISU campus—attendees will enjoy lunch and take part in raffles and auctions while proceeds support early learning and literacy programs including the Imagination Library. WTHI-TV
- ➤ At Franklin Elementary, students shared their plans for the year-end talent show while media specialist Amber Wigington explained that a mini-grant (from the Vigo County Education Foundation) is funding a project where they create clay art based on Caldecott Medal books. The funding supports creative opportunities on the first day of school. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Terre Haute City Council’s five-member Planning, Zoning and Improvements Committee voted Wednesday evening to recommend withdrawing an ordinance that would change the City Code to set up a Historic Preservation Districts commission — the two-hour meeting saw 19 residents offering public comment. Tribune-Star
- ➤ On Wednesday night, a Terre Haute city council subcommittee voted against a proposed ordinance that would create a Historical Oversight Committee to review changes to old homes—Councilwoman Tammy Bolan said the move lets them study public comments and work on a clearer rule later. WTHI-TV
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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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Dementia Education Series: A Positive Approach to Care
1-3 p.m. — Providence Spirituality & Conference Center — Free entry — Acquire essential skills and confidence to care for your loved one through expert-led dementia training.
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Kathleen Madigan Live
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Hatfield Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Kathleen Madigan during her latest tour.
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Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra: Tabla & Titan
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Indiana State University — Tickets sold separately — Experience a captivating blend of Indian classical rhythms and Mahler's Symphony No. 1.
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37th Annual Old Fashion Day
Tons of fun — All day — Collett Park — Free entry — Enjoy crafts, activities, music, and food in a festive atmosphere.
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