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in Terre Haute
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Haunted Halloween Happenings at Deming Park from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday — all ages are welcome but parental discretion is advised. Tribune-Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Terre Haute is hosting its annual Haunted Haute event on October 24, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.—families can enjoy trick-or-treat booths along Wabash Avenue from 5th to 9th Street, food trucks, a photo booth and a dance party sponsored by local organizations. WTHI-TV
- ➤ The Community Theater of Terre Haute unveiled a new flashy sign that can now be updated directly from a computer—replacing the need for a volunteer to climb a ladder. Donations funded the upgrade, which comes ahead of the theater's 100th anniversary next year. WTHI-TV
- ➤ Indiana State University will host its 59th Annual Contemporary Music Festival from Wednesday through Friday and will feature guest composer Damien Geter—an alumnus honored with the Library of Virginia’s top award who blends classical music with influences from the Black diaspora. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Lee Creed, a 58-year-old Parke County native — who works alone repairing, leveling and restoring headstones — worked on a hot Saturday morning at Bound Cemetery. He has dedicated his free time to preserving local history in neglected graveyards. Tribune-Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Terre Haute Children’s Museum is hosting a Celebration of Space Exploration Day on Saturday that will privately include a live NASA ARISS contact with local students speaking to astronaut Jonny Kim—while the Gibson-Allen Memorial Planetarium at 3737 S. Seventh St. offers a public livestream starting at 8:30 a.m. Tribune-Star
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Education submitted a federal waiver request to ease certain rules under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to reduce red tape and boost student success—Gov. Mike Braun and Secretary Katie Jenner welcomed the move, noting the U.S. Department of Education will respond within 120 days and changes could start in the 2026–2027 school year if approved. WTHI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Vigo County School Board adopted a $180 million overall 2026 budget on Monday — now under review by the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance. The board also recommended a few adjustments from prior presentations. Tribune-Star
- ➤ Indiana drivers will see a slight gas tax cut next month — the tax will drop from 18 cents to 16.7 cents per gallon as announced by the Indiana Department of Revenue. Gas prices dropped by 20 cents last month, affecting how the tax is adjusted monthly. WTHI-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ National Drug Take Back Day is set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wabash Valley to safely dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs—police say this effort helps prevent abuse and accidental poisonings. WTHI-TV
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Halloween Book Giveaway
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Vigo County Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with a family-friendly book giveaway event in Terre Haute.
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Illinois State Redbirds vs Indiana State Sycamores Women's Soccer
1 PM — Indiana State University Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Rivalry game as ISU faces Illinois State in their second-to-last home match of the season.
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Trick or Treat Celebration
5:30-7 p.m. — Sycamore Manor — Free hot dogs and candy — Enjoy a spook-tacular evening of costumes and community fun.
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Halloween Emo Nite III with Stereobella
8:00-11:59 p.m. — Terre Haute Brewing Company — Entry details not provided — Celebrate Halloween with a spirited night of emo music at Terre Haute Brewing Company.
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RED HAT ENTERPRISE LINUX SYSTEMS ADMIN I Training
Mon-Fri, Nov 3-7 — The Learning Lab — $2250 — Enhance your IT skills with comprehensive training on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems administration.
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American Sign Language Class
6:00 p.m. — Torner Community Center, Deming Park — Cost to enroll — Gain valuable communication skills through American Sign Language in a supportive environment.
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7th & 70 Wine & Craft Beer Tasting
6-9 p.m. — Zorah Shrine — Entry fee required — Explore over 200 wines and 25 craft beers while supporting a great cause.
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Illinois State Redbirds vs. Indiana State Sycamores Football
1-3 p.m. — Indiana State University Memorial Stadium — Great football and fall vibes — Catch the Sycamores at home against longtime rival Illinois State.
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Pathways Pantry
12-2 p.m. — Pathways Day Center — No cost — A community food assistance program providing essential services to those in need.
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Sarah McQuaid Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Vigo County History Center — Free entry — Enjoy an enchanting evening with the musical talents of Sarah McQuaid at this community event.
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