Today
in Terre Haute
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rail Safety Week runs from Sept. 14 to Sept. 20 to remind residents that rail crossings needn't be deadly if proper caution is taken—local messages stress slowing down and staying alert at tracks. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Vigo County Family Recovery Court is hosting its second annual Resource Fair on Thursday at 33 S. 3rd St.—community members will meet local service providers and learn about recovery programs, with representatives available from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Mike Braun said Monday on Fort Wayne’s WOWO-FM 92.3 that lawmakers might meet for a special session in November to redraw congressional boundaries—his clearest signal in support of mid-cycle redistricting. He urged Hoosier legislative leaders to guide the process. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Terre Haute City Council will hold a public hearing Friday to review the 2026 sanitary budget—residents may attend to share input on the plan. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Transportation will host a hiring fair in Terre Haute on September 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5693 East Sony Drive—job seekers can interview for winter seasonal positions including on-call snowplow roles paying $25 per hour and requiring a valid CDL. WTHI-TV
- ➤ On Tuesday, first responders in Terre Haute attended a rail safety demonstration organized by Indiana Railroad and local law enforcement to learn about heavy trains' long stopping distances and the need to obey crossing signals—officials stressed public safety was key. WTHI-TV
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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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53rd Annual Pioneer Days
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Fowler Park-Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department — Admission Fee Required — Step back in time to explore pioneer life in a historic log cabin village.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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