Terre Haute

2 days ago | yahoo.com | David Kronke |Terre Haute

Discussion about the proposed housing development along Ohio Boulevard near Deming Park dominated the second straight Terre Haute City Council meeting in a row Thursday night, and seemed destined to do so again at next week’s meeting. The council was considering an ordinance that would rezone a portion of Ohio Boulevard to accommodate building 176 apartment units. The crowd did not overflow as significantly as it did at last month’s meeting, but the City Hall Courtroom’s gallery was still packed.

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Sue Loughlin |Terre Haute

The Democratic Party is seeking a qualified, viable candidate to run in next year's Indiana 8th District Congressional race. And yes, it's an uphill battle in a heavily Republican-dominated region. "We are trying to find the most qualified, most appealing candidate — someone who has been a face in the district and has a track record they can run on. They've got the time, the focus, the energy," said Dave Crooks, chairman of the 8th District Democratic Party.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sue Loughlin |Terre Haute

On Sunday, 295 Terre Haute North Vigo High School seniors will conclude their high school careers as they achieve the milestone of graduation. Among those students are Theo Conner, Cyd-Nei Strader and Aiden Williamson, who have each chosen different post-high school paths. And for school principal Steve Joseph, it will be his last commencement as he prepares to retire after a 35-year career in education, 33 of those with the Vigo County School Corp.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sue Loughlin |Terre Haute

Gabrielle Maes, now a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, acknowledges she made a few mistakes in life. “My education was challenged by moments of poor judgment, yet these experiences became the foundation for my personal growth,” she told fellow graduates and those attending commencement Friday at Ivy Tech’s Oakley Auditorium. She joined 13 other graduates in the Class of 2025. Maes’ story is also one of success and her message was one of hope.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sue Loughlin |Terre Haute

Avah Shaw is headed to Purdue University. Liam Campbell is entering the U.S. Marine Corps. Caleb Sparks is preparing for an apprenticeship to become a union insulator. All three are West Vigo High School seniors just days away from graduation and a major transition into the next phase of their lives. They are among 122 seniors who will graduate from West Vigo High School Sunday during a 1 p.m. commencement ceremony in the Green Dome.