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Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Project leaders behind the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott were honored on Thursday at the Convention and Visitors Bureau—construction has already begun on the four-story, 96-room extended-stay hotel along Interstate 70 and U.S. 41, which will push the city's total hotel rooms above 2,000. Tribune-Star
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Shane Meehan—accused of murdering Terre Haute Police Detective Greg Ferency—has had his trial postponed from October 6 to February 9 due to a debate over his competency as his attorneys plan to contest his preparedness despite the Bureau of Prisons finding him competent with a final pretrial conference set for January 22 in Indianapolis. WTHI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra is beginning its 100th season, marking it as Indiana's longest-running symphony with new music director Roger Kalia set to lead its first concert. Rehearsals start next week + the concert, titled 'Tabla and Titan', will be held Saturday, September 13 at Tilson Auditorium featuring tabla master Sandeep Das + a debut piece by composer-in-residence Dan Powers. WTHI-TV
- ➤ That’s What She Said is a storytelling event set for Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Terre Haute Convention Center—local women will share personal stories to celebrate their voices. Tribune-Star
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana child care providers will face reimbursement cuts of 10-35% starting Oct. 5 as the state works to close a $225 million funding gap, the Family and Social Services Administration said. The lower rates for infant, preschool, and school-age care may force some providers to leave the low-income voucher program (which currently supports 55,000 children). WTHI-TV
- ➤ At last Thursday's City Council meeting, the City Code was amended three times so that two changes to childcare rules will let more children receive care. City Engineer Marcus Maurer said the amendments will also create a new zoning — C-1R that limits commercial use to childcare centers. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun released a proposed $129M budget for 2026 that boosts public safety, infrastructure improvements and blight elimination while avoiding new debt—he emphasized that cost-cutting measures and conserved gaming revenue support this efficient plan, which now goes to City Council for review. 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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2025 Pumpkin Harvest Market
10 AM – 4 PM — Jolly Pines Tree Farm — Free entry — Dive into fun with pumpkin picking, homemade ice cream, and Amish mums at this cozy autumn market.
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Wabash Valley Pepper Fest & Hot Sauce Expo
10 AM – 6 PM — Poplar Pub — Admission Fee Required — Celebrate spice with hot sauce tastings, contests, and live music.
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