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🌱 Which Terre Haute restaurants just failed parts of their health inspections?

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Terre Haute restaurants just failed parts of their health inspections?
  • When will Terre Haute’s new Lotus Warming Center actually open?
  • What big changes are coming to Vigo County schools next year?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 38 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 42, low: 34.
  • Thursday: Windy with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 52 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Vigo County Health Department food inspections: Dec. 8 - Dec. 13 (wthitv.com) — If you eat out in Terre Haute, these latest Vigo County Health Department inspections matter to you. Several popular spots, from big-box grocers to local taverns, were cited for issues like debris, damaged equipment, and temperature problems, while many others passed. Results may change after follow-ups, so check official updates if you’re concerned.
   

2. Terre Haute partners with Mental Health America to expand critical warming center resources (wthitv.com) — Terre Haute has opened the Lotus Warming Center on Elm Street with Mental Health America to protect residents from dangerous cold under a wide range of weather conditions. The center will operate overnight when specific temperature, wind, snow, or advisory thresholds are met, with the city sharing daily opening decisions and sending outreach teams to find and help people in need.
   

3. VCSC held a monthly board meeting with lots to discuss and celebrate (mywabashvalley.com) — Vigo County School Corporation’s latest meeting in West Terre Haute highlighted Terre Haute South’s pioneering girls flag football team and a new locally created career pathway program to prepare students for life after graduation. Leaders also advanced a county partnership to renovate and consolidate school facilities and stressed how strong attendance directly boosts student achievement, inviting the public to the next meeting on January 5.
   

4. December 15th declared Boys and Girls Clubs Day in Indiana (mywabashvalley.com) — Terre Haute families should know that Indiana’s governor has officially designated December 15 as Boys and Girls Clubs Day, highlighting the work of clubs statewide and here in town. The Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club’s CEO says the recognition honors their daily mentoring and youth programs, and the club plans to keep expanding opportunities for local kids.
   

5. The Senate Republicans up for reelection who voted against redistricting (axios.com) — State Sen. Greg Goode of Terre Haute is among ten Indiana Republicans facing reelection after voting against House Bill 1032, which would have changed congressional maps mid-decade. Their stance has drawn sharp criticism from President Trump and could reshape upcoming GOP primaries, but Goode says his vote reflects the will of District 38 constituents.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday December 24
  • Christmas Eve Run
    Grand Traverse Pie Company, 75 N 3rd St, Terre Haute
    12:00 pm

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Other local events
    Wednesday December 17
  • Girls Wrestling V/JV @ Terre Haute South
    Terre Haute South Terre Haute, IN 47804
    6:00 pm
  • Boys Wrestling V/JV @ Terre Haute South
    Terre Haute South Terre Haute, IN 47804
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Girls Basketball V/JV vs Owen Valley
    Terre Haute North Vigo High School Terre Haute, IN 47804
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing pet
    Male intact grey tabby last seen in afternoon day before storm. 22nd and Mckeen. If you saw someone snooping around your house it was probably me… (Nextdoor Hulman / E Margaret)
  • Someone, Clay I think, asked what motorcycles were stolen from my V.
    Nam vet, cat buddy's garage a few weeks ago. John would really like to get the 1947 Simplex back, as it was his dad's. The others are a 1964… (Nextdoor Lakewood)
  • Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Walmart Merchandiser in Terre Haute. Apply here.
  • Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Utility Worker-FT-ISU-Sycamore in Terre Haute. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Terre Haute here.

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