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Efforts under way to renovate interurban depot in Shelburn
Early in the 20th Century, the interurban depot in Shelburn was a busy destination for travelers going to and from the then-booming Sullivan County mining town.
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Deputy takes quick action at school
When staff at Lost Creek Elementary learned an angry parent might be en route Friday, they contacted Vigo County Sheriff’s Deputy Larry Hopper, who soon arrived from another school.
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Swope embraces ‘Year of the River’
Colors flow across the walls of the Swope Art Museum in keeping with this year’s grand theme.
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Canine pair prove puppy love is real
Ben would do anything for love.
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Girl Scout cookies to feature new look
For the first time since 1999, all boxes of Girl Scout cookies have a new look and a new purpose: to elevate the significance of the Girl Scout Cookie Program, a $790-million girl-led business.
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Vigo County Jail Log: Jan. 5, 2013
The following individuals were booked into the Vigo County Jail by area law enforcement on Thursday and Friday, based on jail records.
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Check Out New Tech
New gadgets and holiday gifts go hand in hand.
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Indiana’s new U.S. senator stakes place in ‘middle’
Joe Donnelly has just arrived in the U.S. Senate, but already he’s talking about how eager he is to get out of the nation’s capital.
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Bill seeks to put more police in schools
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is backing legislation that could put more police officers in schools.
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Vigo officials welcome legislation, funding for more police in schools
Vigo County School Corp. and local law enforcement officials say they would welcome legislation — and added state funding — that would help put more police officers in schools.
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Crews battle large house fire near state line
An unoccupied house fire had first responders busy outside Paris, Ill., into Thursday evening.
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Trans-Care gets contract on $0 bid
A new county contract for 24-hour emergency medical ambulance service contains written provisions for immediately assigning ambulances with paramedics when requested.
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City Council mulls towing ordinance
Terre Haute lawmakers are working to find a way to regulate “non-consensual” towing in the city.
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CASA to start training new volunteers in late January
Court Appointed Special Advocates, known as CASA, will begin training a new group of volunteers on Jan. 23.
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Newest Village Post Office to open
A Greene County business in Lyons is joining other retailers as a host site for a Village Post Office. C & F Variety becomes the 22nd Village Post Office to open in the Greater Indiana District.
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Area Plan Commission elects Wilson as president
After a year of often contentious, emotional and lengthy gatherings, the Vigo County Area Plan Commission enjoyed a meeting lasting just 11 minutes Wednesday night.
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Loudermilk elected Terre Haute City Council president
Councilman Norm Loudermilk, D-3rd, was elected 7-2 Thursday night to serve as City Council president in 2013 replacing outgoing president Don Morris, D-at large.
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Hillsboro man faces child molesting charge
A Hillsboro man faces a charge of child molesting in Vigo Superior Court 3 after being arrested Friday.
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Vigo County Jail Log: Jan. 4, 2013
The following individuals were booked into the Vigo County Jail by area law enforcement on Wednesday and Thursday, based on jail records.
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50 people gather for Home Packing explosion memorial
On a bitterly cold morning, with temperatures in the single digits, more than 50 people gathered at First and Chestnut streets to pray, sing and most of all, to remember.
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Residents share recollections of Home Packing explosion
Robert G. Smith remembers working in the basement of the Home Packing plant the day of the explosion on Jan. 2, 1963.
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Officials look at limiting towing fees
The city is considering setting limits on fees towing companies can charge to take away and store a vehicle without the vehicle owner’s consent.
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MARK BENNETT: Rising young producer lands spot in Sundance Film Festival
When a project clicks, the moment is clear.
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Baby New Year arrives
The first baby born in Vigo County arrived late Jan. 1 — but a few days earlier than expected.
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Redevelopment Department expecting funding cut
As Congress continues to spar over the federal budget, the Terre Haute Department of Redevelopment is bracing for an expected cut in its funding from Washington, D.C.
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Fire damages unoccupied home
No injuries were reported from a fire that badly damaged a two-story home in Terre Haute’s historic Farrington’s Grove neighborhood Wednesday night.
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WCIEDD appoints interim director
Gloria Wetnight has been appointed interim director of the West Central Indiana Economic Development District.
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Vigo County Jail Log: Jan. 3, 2013
The following individuals were booked into the Vigo County Jail by area law enforcement on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, based on jail records.
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UPDATE: Most Indiana House members oppose fiscal cliff deal
While the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation late Tuesday night to avert automatic “fiscal cliff” tax hikes and spending cuts by a 257-167 margin, the Indiana delegation largely said “no” to the plan.
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Hikers kick off new year at Turkey Run State Park
Trekking across snow-covered trails along the banks of Sugar Creek, a group of hikers bundled in boots and warm coats looked to the skies above Turkey Run State Park, hoping to catch sight of the eagles that nest nearby.
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Efforts under way to renovate interurban depot in Shelburn