Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Families attended the Healthy Halloween Spooktacular at the Terre Haute Children's Museum Tuesday (5 to 8 p.m.) as the museum and Rural Health Innovation Collaborative set up 16 interactive stations to promote healthy habits. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Terre Haute Children's Museum invites families to explore science at Frankenstein Science during Fall Break, with sessions on Friday, Saturday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.—the event offers interactive STEM learning for kids. Tribune-Star
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kilie Smith is set to take charge as the new superintendent of Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Department on January 1—city and county officials look forward to her leadership in protecting our public spaces. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Vigo County Commissioners presented plans at Tuesday's County Council meeting for a new Community Corrections Building on the new jail grounds — Garmong Construction set a $41M budget for a 16‐month project to add 250 beds for both men and women. Tribune-Star
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Veterans Village, a collection of six tiny homes for veterans around a pavilion at 2227 Maple Ave, is nearly complete with final touches underway—momentum slowed from the original Veterans Day 2023 target. The project will soon allow veterans to move into their new homes. Tribune-Star
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ZZ Top Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Mill Terre Haute — Tickets on sale April 18th — Experience legendary rock music live with ZZ Top.
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Indiana State Sycamores vs. South Dakota Coyotes
1-3 p.m. — Indiana State University Memorial Stadium — Cost info not provided — The Sycamores take on the Coyotes in a key Missouri Valley Football Conference clash.
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Valparaiso Beacons vs. Indiana State Sycamores Women's Soccer
1 PM — Indiana State University Memorial Stadium — Support your local team — Cheer on the Sycamores in a fall MVC matchup.
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