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The Veterans Memorial Museum of Terre Haute carries on Sgt. Major John Plasse's legacy serving his country
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The Veterans Memorial Museum of Terre Haute carries Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse's legacy. The owner, Brian Mundell, says Plasse was a big museum supporter since day one. Plasse's Army uniform and picture have been on display for quite a while now. He retired from...
Cost Of Renovating The Indiana Theater over $28 Million.
Terre Haute, In. – Representatives from Studio Axis informed The Vigo County Capital Improvement Board on Wednesday that the estimated cost of renovating the Indiana Theater will be over $28 million. The study shows that the 100-year-old building is in pretty good shape but there are many issues that have to be addressed. Construction work will cost $22,399,480, with an additional $6 million covering furniture, fixtures and equipment. That translates into a cost of $450 per square foot.
Recycling Center Now Accepting Glass
Terre Haute, In. – The city and Vigo County Solid Waste management have announced that the eastside recycling center is now accepting glass. The glass must be clean and dry. The center also accepts paper, cardboard, aluminum and No, 1, 2 and 5 plastics. The center is located on 14th Street between Crawford and College Avenues.
Funeral plans form for late Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WISH) — Funeral services have been set, but procession plans have not yet been completed for the late leader of the Vigo County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff John Plasse died Wednesday at age 60 after a struggle with cancer, the department announced on Wednesday. In announcing his death, colleagues expressed the highest of […]
‘Never too late to earn a diploma’ | Excel Center enrollment now open
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)—The Excel Center announces enrollment is now open for people to earn their high school diploma. First classes start August 5. There are 80 students already signed up for the semester, and officials said there are still spots left for additional learners. The center gives adults the ability to earn a Core […]
VCSC superintendent reacts to potential high school diploma changes
WEST TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — In the mid-2010s there were major changes to Indiana high school diploma requirements that affected the 2023 and 2024 graduating classes. Now, the State Board of Education is starting to propose changes that will go into effect for the graduating class of 2029. One of the biggest includes moving […]
Civil Air Patrol holds summer encampment at ISU
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The Civil Air Patrol summer encampment has been taking place this week at Indiana State University. Kids of all ages have the opportunity to train in aviation, as well as life skills. The Civil Air Patrol holds this encampment every year. They take place...
Rex split doubleheader with Rhythm, lead Central with 5 games to go
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Terre Haute Rex split a doubleheader with the Full Count Rhythm on Thursday at Bob Warn Field. The Rex won Game 1, 9-4. Aaron Moss earned the win firing 6 innings and only allowing 2 runs. Gabe Wright hit a 3-run home run in the win. The Rex fell […]
Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Terre Town Connect Project
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Terre Haute announced a town hall meeting for July 29 to gauge interest in the Terre Town Connect Project. The meeting will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Terre Town Elementary School. The initiative aims to connect Terre Town residents to Indiana American Water’s public utility water system. […]
CASA holding back to school drive
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– Back to school time is upon us, and this time of the year can be financially challenging for some family’s. That’s why the “court appointed special advocates” or CASA, is holding a back to school drive. However, this year they’re not asking for the normal back-to-school items.
Japanese exchange students visit from sister city
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Students from Tajimi, Japan, got an up-close look at the history of Vigo County on Thursday. Their visit is thanks to a partnership with the city of Tajimi, Terre Haute’s sister city. The exchange students are staying with host families of Vigo County School students and the school corporation is showing the teens around Terre Haute.
Local Baptist church aims to help students be ready for school
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A longtime running church program that aims to help students in the Terre Haute community be better prepared to go back to school is set for its tenth annual occurrence. According to officials with the Second Missionary Baptist Church, their annual Friends and Family Day will provide students with supplies […]
Vigo Co. Education Foundation hosts 32nd annual Fore the Kids golf scramble
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Fore the Kids golf scramble has been a staple in the community for more than three decades. It is hosted by the Vigo County Education Foundation to raise money for the Vigo County School Corporation. The foundation’s Executive Director Jane Nichols said the money will make a major impact. […]
Fourth annual Bass Fishing County Championship this weekend
MARSHALL, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)– The Vigo County School Corporation and St. Jude Children’s Hospital is set to host their fourth annual Bass Fishing County Championship this upcoming weekend. In the last 4 years the event has raised over $30,000 for St. Jude. Terre Haute North, South, and West Vigo will all be vying for the championship […]
Indiana’s top 10 fashion trends, retail study finds
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — New research from fast-fashion company Boohoo reveals Indiana’s favorite fashion trends for 2024. Boohoo analyzed average monthly Google searches for various fashion items to determine the most popular trends in the state. Top Fashion Trends in Indiana: “We love discovering which fashion trends people are embracing each season. TikTok and Instagram are […]
Alabama commit Justin Hill ranks high among Greater Cincinnati’s top 10 linebackers
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Linebackers are typically the leaders of the defense while calling out signals and showcasing their versatility by covering against the pass and crashing the gaps near...
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