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10 Things to Know for Monday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
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UPDATE 2: Indy residents describe blast, fire that killed 2
A massive explosion sparked a huge fire and killed two people in an Indianapolis neighborhood where about three dozen homes were damaged or destroyed, authorities said Sunday. The powerful nighttime blast shattered windows, crumpled walls and could be felt at least three miles away.
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Sisters of Providence artist to exhibit work
Sister Jody O'Neil, artist in residence for the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, will have some of her artistic creations on display and available for purchase during art shows Nov. 11 and 16.
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Challenger Ritz knocks off Bennett in state superintendent race
Democrat challenger Glenda Ritz pulled off a stunning upset Tuesday night, beating incumbent Republican Tony Bennett in the unexpectedly tight race for Indiana superintendent of public instruction.
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Donnelly gives Democrats Indiana Senate victory
Democrat Joe Donnelly triumphed Tuesday in one of the nation’s most tumultuous Senate races, capitalizing on fallout over his tea party-backed opponent’s comment that a pregnancy resulting from rape is “something God intended” to capture a seat that just a year ago looked to be a lock for Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar.
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Obama wins bellwether Vigo County
President Barack Obama defeated Republican rival Mitt Romney in Vigo County, 19,553 votes to 19,229.
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Race tight as election night count goes to wire
President Barack Obama won the reliably Democratic Northeast, and Republican Mitt Romney secured his conservative base Tuesday night in a duel for the White House shadowed by a weak economy and high unemployment.
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Boehner wins as Republicans fight to keep House
Speaker John Boehner won unopposed re-election Tuesday to his Ohio congressional seat and other incumbents in the East and South were cruising to easy wins as Republicans fought to extend their control of the House for two more years.
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Vigo County seeing strong voter turnout
Voter turnout appears strong in Vigo County as election 2012 reaches its climax.
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NOAA to East: Beware of coming ‘Frankenstorm’
An unusual nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm that forecasters are now calling “Frankenstorm” is likely to blast most of the East Coast next week, focusing the worst of its weather mayhem around New York City and New Jersey.
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Foreign policy fireworks: Obama, Romney face off before election
President Barack Obama sharply challenged Mitt Romney on foreign policy in their final campaign debate Monday night, accusing him of “wrong and reckless leadership that is all over the map.” The Republican coolly responded, “Attacking me is not an agenda” for dealing with a dangerous world.
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Grascals’ February concert in Terre Haute
The Grascals are scheduled to give a concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Union Christian Church at 5350 E. Hulman Dr. in Terre Haute, said the Rev. Mark Grayless, minister at the church.
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Are You Ready for Some Football? Follow Trib-Star reporters on Twitter tonight
Sullivan at West Vigo, 7 p.m.; TH North at Indianapolis North Central, 7 p.m.; Riverton Parke at Covington, 7 p.m.; Rockville at Fountain Central, 7 p.m.; Edgewood at South Vermillion, 7 p.m.; Casey at Robinson, 7 p.m.; Oblong at Marshall ...
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Children’s Museum offers Fall Break activities
The Terre Haute Children’s Museum has some special activities planned to help keep your kids entertained during the Vigo County School Corp. Fall Break Oct. 12-15.
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Dove nominee performs tonight at Terre Haute church
Andrew Peterson, a Dove Award-nominated singer-songwriter, brings the tour behind his new album “Light for the Lost Boy” to Cross Lane Community Church at 2204 Lafayette Ave. The show begins with opening act, Caleb.
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Hospital contacting patients tied to med scare
All local patients involved in the national outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to a steroid used for back pain have been identified and a contact process is under way, hospital officials said Friday.
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CHRIS DAVIES: Add cross-training to make chosen sport more pleasurable
Have you ever been forced to change your fitness routine due to an overuse injury?
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Are You Ready for Some Football? Follow Trib-Star reporters on Twitter tonight
Carmel at TH North, 7 p.m.; Northview at West Vigo, 7 p.m.; South Vermillion at Sullivan, 7 p.m.; Linton at Union, 7 p.m.; Riverton Parke at Rockville, 7 p.m.; Lawrenceville at Marshall, 7 p.m.; Flora at Robinson, 7 p.m.; Charleston at Paris ...
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WWII warplanes on display, flying at Terre Haute airport
Hoosier Aviation, the aircraft service business at Terre Haute International Airport-Hulman Field, will host an open house on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Four World War II vintage aircraft will be on display and flying during the day.
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Dancing with the Terre Haute Stars raises $126K
Twelve community members stepped outside their comfort zones Friday and became the latest group of dancing celebrities as part of the 2012 Dancing with the Terre Haute Stars event.
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Cobblestone to add dividing wall; county lifts stop-work order
The developers of Cobblestone Crossing have committed to building an eight-foot masonry wall between that development and Woodgate subdivision.
In response, Vigo County Commissioners have authorized the Vigo County Area Planning Department to immediately lift a stop-work order, effective today.
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iPhone buyers arrive early to gobble up new Apple
Equipped with a backpack full of snacks and water, Tom Fischback stood next to his folding chair early this morning as the first in line to buy the new iPhone 5.
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One dies in I-70 crash
One person died and three more were injured critically in a multi-vehicle, chain-reaction collision Sunday night on Interstate 70, just east of the superhighway’s Indiana 46 exit.
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Built-in Green: Historic attributes of older homes can be environmentally friendly
Last summer Brendan Corcoran and his family moved into their new home — a historic one built in 1885 — in the Farrington’s Grove neighborhood.
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Blues at the Crossroads offers 2 nights of non-stop entertainment
Even longtime Blues at the Crossroads festival-goers will notice some new scenery this year.
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Vigo schools health clinic exceeding expectations
Now two years old, the Vigo County Schools’ Wellness for Life Center has had more than 12,500 patient visits, saving employees and their families more than $500,000 in co-pays, said Dr. Kayur Patel, chairman of Wellness for Life.
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Conner Prairie launches Innovation Fair
The spirit of innovation in science, technology, engineering, the arts and math (STEAM) will sweep through Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, Indiana’s only Smithsonian affiliate, during the first-ever STEAM! Innovation Fair set for Sept. 15 and 16.
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Fall festivals: Autumn in the Valley offers unique ways to celebrate communities
There’s no time like autumn in the Wabash Valley. On any given weekend festivals dot the landscape — from small towns like Cory and its apples to Terre Haute and its Blues at the Crossroads. And don’t forget all those covered bridges.
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Quincy opens ISU home football season
One week after Indiana State’s football team played up a division, the Sycamores get to see how the other half lives.
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Are You Ready for Some Football? Follow Trib-Star reporters on Twitter tonight
Center Grove at TH North, 7 p.m.; West Vigo at Linton, 7 p.m.; Sullivan at Northview, 7 p.m.; Riverton Parke at Seeger, 7 p.m.; Rockville at Attica, 7 p.m.; North Central at North Vermillion, 7 p.m.; Union at Tecumseh, 7 p.m.; Olney at Marshall, 7 p.m. ...
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