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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cheers for Charity!—a fundraiser benefiting Catholic Charities Terre Haute—will take place at the Vigo County History Center on Oct. 16 where guests will sample fine dining with paired beverages and enjoy a brief history lesson while Edibles Catering & Foods to Go offers a progressive four-course dinner paired with wines and bourbons. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Today the WTHI-TV Fall Senior Fair returned to Haute City Center with 29 vendors offering education and treats, and a Providence Health Care representative said they enjoyed speaking with attendees. WTHI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra is hosting two events this weekend to celebrate its 100th anniversary — a history presentation and a chamber wind concert. The history presentation led by THSO Board President David Chapman will be held at the Vigo County History Center on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Music at the Crossroads is an annual festival that will hold a concert downtown at 7th Street and Wabash Avenue on Friday—admission is free and three artists will perform. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana's IREAD test scores increased nearly 5% overall and about 4% in the Wabash Valley, reversing declines seen after COVID. State leaders say extra funding—boosting reading programs—helped raise the scores. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Vigo County Council questioned VCSC Superintendent Chris Himsel about the school facilities plan on Tuesday—city, county, and school district officials attended the meeting, and the council has not decided on funding it yet. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three future naval aviators from Terre Haute, Christian Cochonour, Kody Hunt and Spencer Maschino were selected for the U.S. Navy Officer Candidate School after scoring well on the Aviation Selection Test Battery— they posed for a photo on Aug. 28 at the Regional Airport. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed House Enrolled Act 1253 that eases child care licensing restrictions—co-authored by state Rep. Bob Heaton—to let school-based programs serve children from across whole school corporations and expand family access. Tribune-Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In May, Brazil paramedic Roxie Wilson suffered a massive cardiac arrest after a car wreck and was saved by her team before returning to work with renewed commitment—she faced a 0.003% survival chance with help from firefighter Cody Byers and colleague Justin Stimson while her family monitored her recovery. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Wabash Valley Recovery Center is set to host Blackout Addiction — a 5-K glow run fundraiser on Friday, September 19 — as part of Recovery Awareness Month to support recovery services in counties including Vigo. Organizers say the event will help boost recovery efforts across the area. WTHI-TV
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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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