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Federal data: Little progress in fighting food-borne illnesses
Little progress has been made in combating many types of food-borne illnesses in recent years, according to new federal data, an outcome that food safety advocates say underscores the need to put into place the landmark food-safety bill signed by President Barack Obama more than a year ago.
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Local woman earns spot on Pacers dance squad
The Pacer fans of Terre Haute will see a familiar face dancing on the floor this season.
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Abbondanza offers abundance of food, entertainment
Abbondanza means abundance in Italian, and organizers hope that’s exactly what guests will find at the all new Abbondanza on Aug. 3.
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Video: Get up close to vintage airplanes
Vintage World War II airplanes will touch down at Terre Haute’s airport for three days in early August and will be on display and open for passengers who want to pay the freight.
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Town of Santa Claus on Travel Channel
The Travel Channel tonight will feature the town of Santa Claus, Indiana, on its hour-long “Best of the Road” special.
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Indy museum seeks input on Top 100 Toys
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is asking children and families to choose their favorite toys as part of the museum’s new project “100 Toys (& their Stories) that Define Our Childhood.”
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Colts sign QB Andrew Luck
With the start of training camp just a week away — Saturday, July 28, at Anderson University — the Indianapolis Colts signed rookie quarterback Andrew Luck to a four-year contract this afternoon.
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Songs from 'Neverland' at Children’s Museum
On Saturday, at 2 p.m., Terre Haute Children’s Museum guests will get a glimpse into a world of imagination and magic as Crossroads Repertory Theatre performs songs and scenes from the new musical, “Return of Neverland.”
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Blowout to barnburner, Rex scrape out 10-8 win over Springfield
The Springfield Sliders mounted an unlikely rally with a seven-run seventh inning in a game that the Terre Haute Rex had complete control over through six innings.
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Tee Up for TaTas brings out trio of Hoosier pros
Events such as the “Tee Up for TaTas” at Hulman Links raise money for families coping with the formidable expense of fighting breast cancer.
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Big Ten, Pac-12 suspend scheduling agreement
The Big Ten and Pac-12 have scrapped plans to schedule games against each other in all sports, with Pac-12 officials saying there were too many complications with football schedules to pull it off.
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Head downtown to St. Ben’s Community Festival this weekend
St. Benedict Parish will stage its 15th annual Community Festival on Friday and Saturday at Ninth and Ohio streets in downtown Terre Haute.
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Update: Raids net dozens of Indiana motorcycle gang members
Federal prosecutors say dozens of people associated with the Outlaws motorcycle gang have been arrested following raids in Indiana aimed at dismantling their criminal organization.
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Charlie Fouty, referee of budgets and basketball, dies at 83
Some remember Charlie Fouty as the tough-talking, cigar-chomping guardian of taxpayer dollars during his tenure as the lone Republican on the Vigo County Council.
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Chris Davies: Diet ‘secret’ really no secret at all
Have you had enough promotion of the Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet and every other fad diet that promises miraculous weight loss with no exercise or dieting?
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Terre Haute native, Rose grad a member of Robonaut 2 development team
Terre Haute native and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology alumnus Kris Verdeyen has taken one small step forward for robotics through February’s launch of the first human-like robot to space to become a permanent resident of the International Space Station.
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Boot Camp: Deming students prepare for next week's ISTEP test
Do you know the difference between a “hanger” and a “hangar”? Can you quickly solve 9 x 7? Can you write a well-organized essay?
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Red Cross shelters offer warm place for families
This is not the first time Dorothy Deverick of Terre Haute has needed emergency shelter provided by the Wabash Valley Red Cross.
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Patriots fall 3-1 to Hamilton Southeastern in 4A softball title game
No, the Terre Haute North vs. Hamilton Southeastern softball game at Ben Davis High School will not end later than the World Cup soccer tournament. That seemed possible after the two high school teams played a half inning Saturday night when inclement weather postponed the contest and they returned to the same field Monday night to play into the bottom of the fourth inning before heavy rain struck again.
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IHSAA Class 4A softball championship: Patriots’ game postponed after nearly 4 innings
The Indiana High School Athletic Association seemed to get it right Monday night.
Although the Terre Haute North softball team and its many fans will be inconvenienced by yet another trip to Ben Davis for the Class 4A state championship — 5 p.m. today, everyone hopes — the postponement Monday at the midpoint of the title game against Hamilton Southeastern couldn’t be avoided. -
ISU's Hutson reflects on fourth NCAA pole vault championship
Kylie Hutson thrives under pressure. She proved that again, capping one of the greatest athletic careers in the history of Sycamore athletics.
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Riverton Parke softball looking for redemption at state
Nobody from the Riverton Parke softball team used the word “revenge” this week when discussing Saturday’s opponent in the Class A state finals at Ben Davis’ field in Indianapolis.
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Country star Josh Gracin to top summer music lineup at Fairbanks Park
Music on the riverside is nothing new in Terre Haute.
The concept, carried out most often at the Fairbanks Park amphitheater on the banks of the Wabash River, hit high gear during the past decade. Nationally known artists such as Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits, America, Monkees lead singer Davy Jones, The Association, Gary Puckett and Sawyer Brown all took the stage during festivals there. It’s also home to the Terre Haute Community Band on selected nights each summer. -
GOP taps opponent to face Kersey
Lacking a primary election candidate, the Indiana State Republican Party elected Alan Morrison in a June 7 caucus to run against incumbent Rep. Clyde Kersey, D-Terre Haute, in the Nov. 2 general election for House District 43.
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North first, followed by South, Northview at golf sectional
Terre Haute North’s boys team had been playing its best golf at the end of the season, and the Patriots reached a record peak Monday in the Owen Valley Sectional played at Rolling Meadows.
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Plaque honors legacy of Mordecai ‘Three-finger’ Brown
Fred Massey sat amid the small crowd with pride, remembering stories his uncle had told him.
“I’ve got a lot of fond memories of him coming over to our house,” the 85-year-old Massey said of his great-uncle, Mordecai “Three-finger” Brown. -
Dramatic rally for South tennis at State Finals
Anyone looking for the low point of the Terre Haute South girls high school tennis season could have found it slightly before 4:30 p.m. Friday at Park Tudor.
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Retiring Vigo County teacher looks back on career
As his final day of teaching drew to a close, Honey Creek Middle School teacher John Treager received a group hug from several of his sixth-grade students.
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David Behrs believes his tenure at The Woods College as been successful
David Behrs believes much has been accomplished during his three-year tenure as president of St. Mary-of-the-Woods College.
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North Central softball pounds out 15 hits, gets four-hitter from Scott to reign in Class A regional
Scoring a run an inning brings about a high probability of placing a softball team in the victory column. Tacking on a three-spot in the sixth inning as insurance also helps the probability factor for winning. North Central did the former in the game’s first four innings, assuming a 4-0 lead, and the latter in the sixth inning to apply the coup de grace.
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