Today
in Terre Haute
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Teenagers aged 12 through 18 are invited by the Sisters of Providence to volunteer with health care residents at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will help with activities (bingo, exercise, baking, and events). Tribune-Star
- ➤ Lock 47 Park in Riley opened on September 6 after years of work—officials said they will extend trails to connect the park with Terre Haute, Rea Park, and Fairbanks Park. Officials said future plans will form one of the longest trail networks in Vigo County. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Terre Haute’s First Hungarian Working Men’s Benefit and Death Society will offer its Hungarian cabbage rolls as a drive-through dinner event on Oct. 4 at Hungarian Hall at 2049 N. 22nd Street. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Today, a ribbon cutting in Rosedale marked the completion of phase one for the Parke Community Rail Trail, a 2.6-mile track from Big Raccoon Creek to the Vigo County line that features a repurposed railcar bridge. The project took over ten years to plan—supported by a five-million-dollar grant from Indiana’s Next Level Trails program—and will eventually connect Rockville Depot to the Vigo County line. WTHI-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Small business owners and entrepreneurs in Terre Haute are invited to attend a free, hands-on QuickBooks and Bookkeeping Essentials Workshop on Sep. 16 and 17. The two-day event will help them build practical skills for managing their business finances—whether they are new or established. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Between Tuesday and Thursday, about 1,000 fifth graders will visit the fairgrounds to learn about agriculture — alpacas will be a focus during lessons organized by the Vigo County Soil and Water Conservation District. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Mike Braun's administration asked the Attorney General’s Office for a legal opinion on keeping the program that helps minority and women-owned businesses join state procurement+ the review will determine if the Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises Program is continued or eliminated. Tribune-Star
- ➤ At Tuesday’s Vigo County Council meeting, county agencies and officials requested funds to fight substance abuse among children as Judge Lakshmi Reddy argued against cuts to her family law programs for child custody in the proposed 2026 budget. The meeting focused on how best to reallocate resources to better protect vulnerable children—highlighting ongoing concerns about substance abuse. Tribune-Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mosquitoes in Vermillion County tested positive for West Nile Virus as part of the outbreak in the Wabash Valley—officials say the virus will remain active until the first hard freeze while no human cases have been reported. WTHI-TV
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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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Indiana Middle School XC State Championships
Saturday, Oct 4th — LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course — Free entry — Compete in one of the premier cross country championships for middle school athletes in Indiana.
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Parke County Covered Bridge Festival
All day — Parke County Chamber of Commerce — Free entry — Celebrate fall with Indiana’s largest festival featuring historic covered bridges, crafts, and delicious food.
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