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in Terre Haute
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new stage reading of Debs: An American Tragedy will be held on Oct. 19 at Patternhouse Theatre in the Wabash Activity Center, showing how Terre Haute-born Eugene Debs was inspired to rejoin public life—Mark Bennett writes that this performance marks a pivotal moment in our history. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Saturday evening, the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra held its season opener featuring the debut of new music director Roger Kalia—whose leadership introduced several musical milestones—and set an energetic tone for the season. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ATI Worksite Solutions — a division of ATI Physical Therapy — and the Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement have started a new workplace injury prevention certificate program with Indiana State serving as the inaugural academic partner. The program begins this academic year through ISU's master of athletic training course and will train future health professionals in proactive musculoskeletal care. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Community partners celebrated the opening of the Jan McCarthy Early Childhood Education Center at Indiana State University on Thursday when they held a ribbon cutting. The new center will support early education efforts in our local area. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology announced its annual Student Performing Arts series—nearly 350 students will participate in creative productions that include music, drama, and dance. Organizers said the program will offer valuable performance opportunities for students in Terre Haute. Tribune-Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Vigo County Council held a special meeting on Thursday afternoon to accept budgets from two departments that submitted their 2026 documents late. The budgets will be entered into the public record—allowing voters to vote on the county budget at the council's Oct. 14 meeting. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Mayor Brandon Sakbun is forming a task force to tackle homelessness by uniting local groups and planning long-term steps for transitional housing (the group will include outreach to those in need and aim to set up a warming center within the next three weeks) while emphasizing the need for public patience as improvements continue. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Dry conditions persist across the Wabash Valley with many areas under burn bans. If bans lift while it stays dry, the Terre Haute Fire Department warns residents to use caution when burning yard items—keeping fires 20 feet from structures and calling 911 for any brush fire. WTHI-TV
- ➤ The Terre Haute City Council meeting to review the sanitary budget was postponed due to a lack of quorum — which prevented public comment. City Clerk Michelle Edwards said the hearing will be rescheduled — details to follow. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Indiana lawmakers voted to delay work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries set to start next summer—this delay means the new rule will take effect six months later than planned. Tribune-Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Vigo County Health Department will host its Fall Vaccine Bash this Saturday for children in kindergarten through 12th grade at 696 South First Street in Terre Haute from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted and kids who get their vaccines will enjoy fun activities. WTHI-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana State Sports Network, the student-led group at Indiana State University, won the Missouri Valley Conference Production Unit of the Year award—giving students real hands-on work in sports broadcasting. The network started in 2015 with women’s volleyball and now covers many sports to build valuable experience. 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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