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Today’s edition · Sun., Nov. 8

Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church celebrates 120 years in Terre Haute

Plus, Friday's sectional football scores and the Pomeroys' first NAIA football victory in school history

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Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating 120 years in Terre Haute

120years of faith, fellowship and service at Mount Pilgrim

The church was established in 1906.

Sources: WTHI-TV, Terre Haute Tribune-Star

is celebrating its 120th anniversary. Established in 1906, it's one of the oldest Black churches in Vigo County, according to a church news release.

Pastor Nathaniel G. Hutchinson told WTHI the anniversary honors the generations whose dedication helped sustain the church. “It’s a little small church on the corner with a lot of heart,” he said. He also called it a chance to remember those who came before and to think about how the church can keep serving others.

  • Where to follow: the church's Facebook and Instagram pages
  • Sunday services: livestreamed
  • What's shared there: services, programs and community outreach

1906year Mount Pilgrim was established

It is one of the oldest Black churches in Vigo County, according to a church news release.

Source: Terre Haute Tribune-Star

High School Sports

Plainfield beat Terre Haute South 43-⁠8 and Indian Creek topped Sullivan 37-⁠7 in Friday's sectional finals

Plainfield beat Terre Haute South 43-8 in Friday night's sectional final at Terre Haute South. In Sullivan, Indian Creek won 37-7. Indian Creek came in 10-0 and Sullivan 6-5.

Plainfield and Indian Creek won their sectional finals on the road

  • Plainfield43
    Terre Haute South8
    FinalPlainfield came in 8-2; Terre Haute South came in 6-4.
  • Indian Creek37
    Sullivan7
    FinalIndian Creek came in 10-0; Sullivan came in 6-5.

Sources: The Herald-Times, MyWabashValley.com, IndyStar

Riverton Parke topped Cloverdale 49-21 the same night. If you want the full statewide slate, the Herald-Times has a list of every sectional score from Class 6A down to 1A.

  • Terre Haute South: Class 5A, Sectional 14
  • Sullivan: Class 3A, Sectional 31
  • Riverton Parke and Cloverdale: Class 1A, Sectional 47

Riverton Parke put up the most points among these winners

Source: The Herald-Times

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Value
Riverton Parke49 points
Plainfield43 points
Indian Creek37 points

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Pomeroys

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College beat Judson 28-27 on Saturday at Dawson Field for its first NAIA football victory in school history. Carter Hall scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard run with 31 seconds left, after Adonimi Parker blocked an extra point and returned it 97 yards for two points. Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Farmers market

The Downtown Terre Haute Farmers Market is moving indoors for the winter at the , 672 Ohio St. Brunch at The Lobby runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the next listed market date after opening day is Nov. 21. WTHI-TV

Battery storage

The Vigo County Area Plan Commission voted Wednesday evening to make a favorable recommendation on a zoning amendment. It would allow Battery Energy Storage Systems, or , as a special exception, and county commissioners are set to take it up. Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Rea Park

Volunteers planted 100 native Indiana hardwood trees at for the Trees Inc. fall community tree planting. All of the trees were planted by 125 volunteers. MyWabashValley.com

Volunteers filled Rea Park with new trees

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native Indiana hardwood trees planted at Rea Park
125
volunteers who planted them

Source: MyWabashValley.com

Toy drive

If you want to give, Menards is holding a toy drive through Dec. 14. You can bring a toy or buy one from the store's selection, and the donation box is just past the registers. MyWabashValley.com

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The Wrap

Crouching in hiding, walkie-talkies crackling, others gathered, waiting: it sounds like a spy movie, but it was a party. Friends and co-workers threw Kris Painter a surprise party Friday afternoon after school, ahead of her induction into the Indiana Sports Hall of Fame this weekend. Stealthy work, everyone.

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Past issues

  1. Sat., Nov. 7Plainfield tops Terre Haute South; Kris Painter heads to Hall of Fame
  2. Fri., Nov. 6Jon Ford joins RJL Solutions, and Seitz breaks a 46-year-old record
  3. Thurs., Nov. 5INDOT closes SR 159/246 in Lewis Nov. 9; fuel tax break renewed
  4. Wed., Nov. 4Vigo County Council passes 2027 budget, pending state review
  5. Tues., Nov. 3Vigo County Council adopts a $112 million budget for 2027
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Today in Terre Hauteto me · Sun., Nov. 86:00 a.m.

Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church celebrates 120 years in Terre Haute

Plus, Friday's sectional football scores and the Pomeroys' first NAIA football victory in school history

The TLDR

  1. Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 120 years
  2. Plainfield beats Terre Haute South 43-8 in sectional final
  3. Pomeroys earn first NAIA football victory in school history, 28-27
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