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Your Green Valley: Water’s importance magnified during drought
Only 3 percent of Earth’s water is fresh water. Of that, 1.7 percent of the world’s water is frozen and therefore unusable. Clearly, water is a precious resource, its importance only magnified during a drought.
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Lunch box choices numerous in 2012
It's a different era from the days when we toted PB&Js in our metal “Empire Strikes Back” lunch boxes.
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State Fair opens to heat and crowds
The 156th Indiana State Fair opened Friday under the shadow of last year’s fatal stage collapse by celebrating its usual traditions: barns full of prize-winning livestock, acres of amusement rides, a field full of marching bands, and a seemingly endless bounty of corn dogs, caramel corn and lemon shake-ups.
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Indiana State Fair opens today
The Indiana State Fair that opened today is trying to shake off the emotional and economic shadow of last year’s deadly stage collapse, pumping up the event’s appeal in hopes of drawing back crowds whose faith in the annual tradition was shaken by the tragedy.
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Flying back into the past
Archie Goodwin looked skyward out of a large window as he waited for a piece of history to land Wednesday at the Terre Haute International Airport-Hulman Field.
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5 Olympic things to know for today
Here’s what to watch for at the London Olympics today, Aug. 1:
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Keeping the bees
As a kid, Naaman Gambill peeked into his dad’s beehives.
“It’s amazing every time you go in [the hive],” said Gambill, now 27, “because it’s a city unto itself.”
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DQ treats cool down Valley, benefit Riley
Temperatures were in the 90s by early afternoon, but across the Wabash Valley today, Blizzards are under way.
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Elvis tribute to benefit Educational/Family Services
Elvis is coming to town and he’s all shook up about supporting educational opportunities for people in need in the Wabash Valley.
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Downtown Block Party organizers out to build on success
Wabash Avenue will be the place to be on Aug. 25 when the 2012 Downtown Block Party takes over five city blocks in a celebration of music, food and events.
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Sherman Hemsley of ‘The Jeffersons’ dies
George Jefferson was a bigot. A loudmouth. Rude. Obsessed with money. Arrogant. And yet he was one of the most enjoyable, beloved characters in television history.
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Children's Museum camp teaches science behind superheroes
Maybe superheroes and heroines are of great interest to your child, and he or she would enjoy learning about their own super powers. If so, be sure to check out the final week of Summer Camp at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum at 727 Wabash Ave.
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U.S. poverty on track to be highest since '60s
The ranks of America’s poor are on track to climb to levels unseen in nearly half a century, erasing gains from the war on poverty in the 1960s amid a weak economy and fraying government safety net.
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Clabber Girl BBQ Fest begins Saturday
The 8th Annual Clabber Girl BBQ Fest is spicing things up in the Wabash Valley this year. The event will once again serve as a fundraiser for the United Way and embrace the local community spirit.
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Is my lawn dormant or dead?
Grasses can survive drought, but even dormant turfs require some water, according to University of Illinois researcher Bruce Branham.
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‘Run for Fallen’ Aug. 18 at trail around Memorial Stadium
What began as one woman’s tribute to her fallen friend has grown into something bigger than she could have imagined. Very soon, American flags will once again line the Indiana Mile trail around the Memorial Stadium at Brown and Wabash avenues.
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Weatherford in dunk tank
Steve Weatherford, punter for the Super Bowl champion New York Giants, will appear at the St. Benedict Community Festival dunk tank between 5 and 6 p.m. today.
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Hart’s ‘Love’ wins The Vocalist contest at Vigo County Fair
The competition was heated, but Marcia Hart’s fans proved they had the greatest love of all.
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Farm Aid benefit concert heading to Hershey, Pa.
The annual Farm Aid benefit concert is coming to Hershey in September as the country’s small and medium-sized farms face a shifting economic landscape, but board member Dave Matthews sees some hopeful signs in the uncertainty.
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Brazil teacher wins $120K in lottery
A Clay County school teacher plans to pay off his mortgage after winning big on a Hoosier Lottery Scratch-off.
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VIDEO: Cutlery never sounded so good, or got so many laughs
Even the librarian got a little noisy as a musical spoon player served up heaping helpings of laughter.
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Viral Video: Farm parody of ‘Sexy and I Know It’
Kansas State University student Greg Peterson and some friends were unwinding at a drive-in restaurant when LMFAO’s song “Sexy and I Know It” came on the radio. He groaned. But as the chorus droned on, the 21-year-old found inspiration. He switched “sexy” to “farming” as he began rapping. Then he started coming up with lyrics.
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PHOTOS: Wabash Valley Storm Damage
Photos from storm damage from around the Wabash Valley taken on May 26, 2011.
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Plaza honors National Road’s influence on TH’s development
More than 100 students from Lost Creek Elementary School lined Seventh Street on a chilly Tuesday afternoon to participate in a formal dedication of the National Road Plaza, which serves as a south gateway for Indiana State University.
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NEW: Former ISU standout, Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer Steve Hollenbeck dies at 64
Former Indiana State men’s basketball and baseball player Steve Hollenbeck died on Friday in Edinburgh. He was 64.
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Oil struck in Eastern Vigo County
CountryMark officials are gushing over “a significant oil find” at a well site in eastern Vigo County.
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Tanoos: School year will be extended
As of today, the Vigo County School Corp. has canceled five days of school this year because of bad weather conditions.
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Wabash Valley hospitals use disaster plans to meet needs
The week’s crippling winter storms prompted both Union and Terre Haute Regional hospitals to activate disaster plans Tuesday, ensuring that quality medical care for patients continues uninterrupted.
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Wabash Valley United Way gives peek at how it’s agencies help people
From family courts to basketball, United Way volunteers learned Thursday how their dollars help Valley residents cope with tough times.
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Storm slams Vigo again; leaves 3K without power
A second powerful thunderstorm in two days left thousands of Vigo County residents without power Tuesday evening.
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