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First Financial acquires Danville assets
As part of a federal government bank closure in Danville, Ill., First Financial Bank, N.A., of Terre Haute has assumed all of the assets of the Illinois bank.
Fairgrounds officials looking to attract, support agribusiness
Wabash Valley Fairgrounds officials seek to start a new business incubator aimed at attracting and supporting agribusinesses.
Mary Roberts selected as 2009 Wabash Valley Fair Queen
ISU Recycling Center accepts electronics beginning Monday
Beginning Monday, Indiana State University’s Recycle Center will accept electronic items as part of its regular recycling drop-off services.
Man who claimed doc ‘locked’ his brain in computer violates agreement
Prosecution has resumed against a Coalmont man who allegedly made threats against a Terre Haute physician, who he claimed “locked” his brain into a federal computer.
Stabbed suspect arraigned on 3 felonies
A Terre Haute man who was stabbed in an alleged domestic altercation, said he plans to hire his own defense attorney to handle three class-D felony charges against him.
Katron Walker set to be sentenced in August
Sentencing for a man who recently pleaded guilty to the 2006 murder of his 4-year-old son has been set for Aug. 24 and Aug. 25 in Vigo Superior Court Division 3.
Sen. Evan Bayh says federal property tax relief enacted two years ago should be made permanent
Federal property tax relief enacted two years ago should be made permanent and caps limiting that deduction should be removed or raised, said U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh in a stopover Thursday at the Terre Haute International Airport-Hulman Field.
Bail reduction denied in alleged rolling meth lab case
A bail reduction has been denied for a Terre Haute man who allegedly led police on a chase while anhydrous ammonia leaked from a rolling meth lab in the truck he was driving.
July Fourth is like Christmastime for pyrotechnists
Early July is like Christmas for folks in the business of shooting off big, loud, professional fireworks.
Many activities planned for holiday
Events throughout the Wabash Valley will light up the sky when the sun goes down Saturday night, with a variety of activities set to run throughout the Fourth of July holiday.
Suspects in Alanar case behind bars
A former Sullivan pastor and his three sons are now in the Sullivan County Jail on bail of $1.5 million each after their arrests in connection with what law enforcement officials say is an elaborate fraud that bilked millions from investors through their company, Alanar Inc.
Legislators in Valley not happy with budget
Terre Haute lawmakers in the Indiana General Assembly are not happy with the state’s new budget.
Vigo dropping to one satellite voting site
Just as multiple satellite voting sites were becoming popular with Vigo County voters, those sites will be gone, replaced with just one early voting location at the Vigo County Annex in next year’s election.
Safety campaign targets railroad tracks
Reducing the number of pedestrians in Indiana who are killed and injured around railroad tracks and trains is the goal of a new safety campaign by the nonprofit group Operation Lifesaver.
Authorities urge caution, CARE during holiday weekend
Indiana State Police remind motorists to do their part in making Indiana highways safe during this upcoming holiday.
Last year, five people were killed in motor vehicle crashes on Indiana roadways during the Independence Day driving period. According to Megan LaMade of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, three of those crashes were alcohol related and there were a total of 131 alcohol-related crashes during the July 4 holiday in 2008.
State Police locate, eradicate 120 pot plants along Wabash River
More than 120 marijuana plants growing along the Wabash River were eradicated by the Indiana State Police on Wednesday.
Cookout for United Way is Thursday
A new participant in the annual United Way of the Wabash Valley fundraising campaign will host a fundraiser for the agency today.
United Way sets 2009 goal at $1.8 million
A $1.8 million goal has been announced by the United Way of the Wabash Valley for its 2009 campaign, and the organization has already kicked off an early start aimed at raising 40 percent of that amount.
NEW: Manufacturing index shrinks less than expected
A report on manufacturing activity shows the sector contracted less than expected in June, posting its best showing since last August and another sign that a recovery may be near.
UPDATE: Bail for Alanar execs set at $1.5M each
A former Sullivan pastor and his three sons are now in the Sullivan County Jail on bail of $1.5 million each after their arrests in connection with what law enforcement officials say is an elaborate fraud that bilked millions from investors through their company, Alanar Inc.
Union Hospital: ‘All signs’ indicate no deal with Anthem
Union Hospital Health Group is warning patients that “all signs” indicate it will not remain part of the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance network after July 31.
Median between north, southbound lanes of U.S. 41 removed near 641 overpass
If it seems as though something is missing on U.S. 41 South near the new 641 overpass, there is.
Illinois woman charged with forgery, theft in Vigo court
An Illinois woman was been charged in Vigo Superior Court with forgery and theft for allegedly taking more than $17,700 from her Terre Haute employer.
Deming Park’s miniature train in need of a new motor
Summer at Deming Park means hearing the high-pitched whistle of the “Spirit of Terre Haute” miniature train and the sound of laughing – and sometimes screaming – kids.
Indiana State goes essentially smoke-free today
A new tobacco policy will make the Indiana State University campus essentially smoke-free, effective today.
Vigo officials eye air pollution control permit fees
Vigo County officials are considering a revised ordinance that would establish local air pollution control permit fees to help fund the Vigo County Air Pollution Control Department.
Vigo council: Companies in tax abatement compliance
The Vigo County Council on Tuesday determined six companies were in compliance with granted tax abatements, concluding that employment numbers for some companies are down because of market reasons beyond the companies’ control.
Ex-pastor, sons face 10 felony counts in Sullivan
A former Sullivan pastor and his sons now face 10 separate felony counts in violation of the Indiana Securities Act for an elaborate fraud that allegedly bilked millions from investors.

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