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Thursday, December 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Terre Haute. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Terre Haute Catholic Charities hosted a Christmas meal at Ryves Youth Center on Wednesday where staff served ham, mashed potatoes, baked beans, glazed carrots, rolls, cupcakes, and homemade sugar cookies (Patrick Roberts was among those in attendance) while decorating the gym with Christmas trees and holiday lights.  Tribune-Star
  • Terre Haute firefighters delivered Christmas gifts to over 270 children from families identified by the 14th and Chesnut Community Center + Wabash Valley Health Center. The presents were funded by the Firefighters Union's All Seasons Fund through T-shirt sales and the annual chili cookoff.  WTHI-TV

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Circle City ABA workers at the Kokomo location will hold a union vote today that may make it Indiana's first unionized autism center + the decision could affect local care and work conditions. Stay tuned for further updates on the outcome.  Tribune-Star

CULTURE NEWS

  • Emily Clapp and her vocal trio Dek of Hearts advanced to The Voice's Season 28 finale after viewers selected them as a wild-card act on Monday night; they placed third during the competition, showcasing local talent.  Tribune-Star

ECONOMY NEWS

  • AAA reports that this Saturday will be one of the busiest travel days as nearly 2.9 million Hoosiers plan trips for the year-end holidays — drivers are urged to check car maintenance including tire pressure and battery health while gas prices hold steady.  WTHI-TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Vigo County Capital Improvement Board reported on Wednesday that bricks were falling from the historic Indiana Theatre building (South Seventh and Ohio streets) in downtown Terre Haute, prompting plans for repairs.  Tribune-Star
  • The Indiana State Police shared safe holiday shopping tips today to help residents stay alert when buying in store or online. They advised using secure payment methods, parking in well-lit areas, and setting up doorbell cameras to protect packages.  WTHI-TV

HEALTH NEWS

  • The City and Mental Health America expanded the warming center program at Lotus Center on Elm Street to help residents during dangerous winter weather. The center will open when conditions, like low temperatures or wind chill advisories, arise, offering heated space, meals & referrals.  WTHI-TV

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • Thrive West Central held a ribbon-cutting yesterday for 17 new single-family homes built with READI funding on North 14th Street — the CEO thanked local partners for making the Southard Acres West development possible.  WTHI-TV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Reindeer Run: Racing Towards Hope

    10 AM – 2 PM — The Red Barn at Sycamore Farm — Registration Fee Required — Participate in a festive 5k and 1-Mile Santa Sprint to support children's healthcare.

    Sat, 12/20/25

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  • New Year's Eve A Night in Black & White

    8 PM-12:30 AM — Terre Haute Convention Center — Ticketed event — Ring in 2026 with an elegant celebration at this annual New Year's Eve gathering.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.

~ Jean-Paul Sartre

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