Terre Haute News, Terre Haute, Indiana- TribStar.com

Coffee house returns after yearlong break
The Juiced Cafe is back — but with a new flavor. After being closed for one year, the small business on South Seventh Street will reopen Friday as a coffee shop.
New juvenile center director says facility there to help youth
A teenage girl in hysterics was brought into the Vigo County Juvenile Center recently. She was crying, screaming, combative.
Women trapped in car after Vermillion crash
An Illinois woman was in fair condition Monday night at Union Hospital Clinton after an auto accident in Vermillion County.
Two injured in Monday night stabbing
Two men are recovering from stab wounds following an altercation late Monday at a bar in the 2300 block of South 13th Street.
Boy Scouts District Awards Dinner is Saturday
The Boy Scouts of America celebrated its 100th Anniversary on Monday and the Wabash Valley district within the Crossroads of America Council planning a celebration event Saturday.
NEW: Vigo schools on two hour delay Wednesday
Vigo County School Corp. activities and events, including night school, will conclude by 8 p.m. tonight because of weather conditions.
NEW: Slain inmate’s mother questions cellmate placement
The mother of an inmate fatally strangled by his cellmate in a southern Indiana prison’s mental health unit questions why her son was housed with a violent offender when he had just weeks remaining on his sentence.
State Rep. Tincher will not seek re-election
State Rep. Vern Tincher, D-Riley, will not seek re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives in the May primary election.
As storm approached, Valley left questioning how much snow would fall
Road crews were preparing for the worst Monday as weather forecasters predicted a big snowfall for central Indiana, including Vigo County.
Jenkins taking over as director of Vigo Juvenile Center
A former two-term sheriff has been appointed as the new executive director of the Vigo County Juvenile Justice Center, following Monday morning’s resignation by Lynn Austin.
School Board expected to make Gibault decision at its Feb. 22 meeting
At a time when state funding for public schools is being cut, does the Vigo County School Corp. want to take on the additional responsibility of sponsoring and monitoring a charter school?
That is one of the issues the School Board will need to consider as it decides whether to grant Gibault Inc.’s request that it sponsor a charter school, an Indianapolis attorney told the board Monday.
Newport split on building municipal sewer system
The Vermillion County town of Newport is divided over a proposal to build a municipal sewer system.
Board of Works OKs proposal to lock in gas prices
The Terre Haute Board of Public Works and Safety gave a green light Monday to a proposal to allow the city to lock in gas prices for the rest of the 2010.
Seelyville woman gets four years in prison for battery with beer mug
A Seelyville woman who admitted to battering another woman with a glass beer mug received a four-year prison sentence Monday.
Suspect appears in court for purse-snatching case
A Terre Haute man accused of being the getaway driver in a Jan. 13 purse-snatching appeared in court Monday following his Friday arrest.
Man pleads guilty to charges involving battery on officer
A Terre Haute man arrested in August after he was warned not to ride his motorcycle on the sidewalk has pleaded guilty to charges involving battery on a police officer.
Police looking for two suspects after early morning gas station robbery
Police are seeking two suspects in the early morning robbery of the Marathon gas station at 1831 N. Third St.
NEW: Jason Aldean's Wide Open 2010 Tour coming to Hulman Center
A concert featuring a lineup of country artists topped by Jason Aldean is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10, in the Terre Haute facility.
Jennifer Cook, assistant director of business and marketing for Hulman Center, today confirmed the headliner is Aldean, whose list of hits includes “Hicktown” from his self-titled debut album in 2005 for Broken Bow Records, “Johnny Cash” from his sophomore release, “Relentless,” and “Big Green Tractor” from his third album, “Wide Open.”
Love and care helps save one dog who suffered from neglect
A medium-sized yellow and white dog, curled in a ball and covered with sores, was lying in an outdoor kennel at the Terre Haute Humane Society shelter early one morning last fall.
Hoosier heartbreak: Colts fan's hopes blown away by a strong Brees
Nearly 200 Christians prayed over their nachos that, for at least one more Sunday night, the Saints wouldn’t make it to the promised land.
But as it turned out, salvation came for New Orleans as the Saints topped the Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV in Miami.
Hundreds turn out for 10th annual Tribune-Star Bridal Showcase
Hundreds of brides-to-be, their family and friends, caught up on the latest in wedding fashion Sunday afternoon inside Hulman Center.
The Off Season: Temptation sometimes comes in a 12-cent package
The comic books in Wilbur Hickman’s grocery store always sat in a spinning, white-metal rack that was tapered like a Christmas tree, and no less inviting than one. The rack stood just a few feet inside the glass doors that led into Wilbur’s Rosedale IGA when I was a kid, and it was a monument to boyhood temptation at 12 cents a copy.
Wabash Valley’s Habitat for Humanity puts in time on its 52nd home
Temperatures hovered in the low 20s Saturday morning as volunteers nailed siding to the outside walls of a new house.
NEW: Another Winter Storm Watch issued for Wabash Valley
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Wabash Valley in effect from late Monday night through late Tuesday night with up to 7 inches of snow possible.
Saints coach tied to Wabash Valley
The Wabash Valley is never far from Sean Payton’s heart. And for good reason.
Sometimes football and life cross paths
“Cam Cameron is in my hall of fame,” says Jamie Costello, who is starting his 21st year with WMAR-TV in Baltimore. Costello co-anchors Good Morning Maryland. For two decades, he has covered every major event in Baltimore, from the pope’s visit, the Ravens winning the Super Bowl to Cal Ripkin’s first game all the way to Cooperstown.
Vigo County School Board to discuss Gibault’s charter request
Gibault, Inc. has asked the Vigo County School Corp. to sponsor a charter school, Summit Academy, which would be located on the Gibault campus.
Black Leadership Conference speaker calls for development of leaders
The black community needs to develop more leaders and rely less on entertainers to fill those roles, award-winning social activist and political commentator Jeff Johnson told students Saturday at Indiana State University’s Black Leadership Conference.
Winter blasts Wabash Valley
A wintery storm’s weather haggled local traffic and closed Vigo County school activities for the weekend.

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