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Vigo Co. Prosecutor speaks on THC warning to businesses
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Several local businesses must get rid of their THC products to avoid punishment by law. On July 1, Vigo County prosecutor Terry Modesitt sent out a press release banning THC products. He says that the products have been causing problems in the community. “If they are juveniles then they will […]
Mayor Sakbun announces 27 blighted properties to be demolished this July
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Mayor Sakbun came to the station today to discuss future plans for the city with our very own Dana Winklepleck. During the sit down, Mayor Sakbun was first asked about the initiative to get rid of the dilapidated buildings in our city and the plan to demolish them. The mayor stated that […]
Veteran assistance organization expands employment resources to west central Indiana
There are currently more than 325,000 veterans living in Indiana, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And though the unemployment rate for veterans is lower than the national rate, the number of unemployed veterans has increased over the last year. An Indianapolis-based veterans assistance organization recently expanded its employment services...
Tree limb disposal site still opens despite fire
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A tree limb disposal site in Vigo County following last week’s storms still opened as planned on Monday despite a fire that happened there overnight. Vigo County Commissioner Mark Clinkenbeard says someone set a pile of brush on fire at the site. He believes it happened sometime after midnight. Clinkenbeard […]
Southern Vigo County, Farmersburg boil order lifted
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - A boil order for southern Vigo County and Farmersburg has ended. Indiana American Water issued the boil order after a water main break on U.S. 41 in Vigo County. Indiana American Water issued an alert around 6:30 a.m. Sunday, saying their crews were making emergency...
City Council to hear presentation on proposed sidewalk projects
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - On July 11th, the Terre Haute City Council will hear presentations from Mayor Brandon Sakbun on two proposed sidewalk projects for the greater downtown Terre Haute area. In an effort to increase public health, Mayor Sakbun has prioritized several key infrastructure and transformational projects. This...
Indiana American Water says southern Vigo County, Farmersburg boil order remains active
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - A boil order continues in parts of Vigo and Sullivan counties. Indiana American Water issued the boil order on Sunday after a water main break on U.S. 41 in Vigo County. That break lowered water pressure. Indiana American Water expects the water pressure to return...
Grand opening of the new Cory Community Playground
CORY, Ind. (WTHI) - Folks in Cory, Indiana, celebrated the grand opening of the new Cory Community Playground. It's located at 500 Center Street in Cory, Indiana. Multiple agencies, including the Wabash Valley community foundation, helped fund this project. One of the committee members of the new playground says it...
Nonprofit coming to Terre Haute to help veterans find employment
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A veterans service group is expanding into Terre Haute. Helping Veterans and Families is partnering with Reach Services. The organization has been active in central Indiana, but this is the first expansion outside of that area. The CEO says Terre Haute has elevated unemployment and...
Portion of Fruitridge Avenue closed for a month
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Drivers in Terre Haute who regularly utilize Fruitridge Avenue just north of I-70 will need to find alternative routes starting Tuesday. According to Right Of Way Utility Inspector Jim Roetker with the City of Terre Haute, the section of Fruitridge Ave. between East Margaret Avenue and Hulman Street will be […]
Terre Haute, IN Road Closures Begin for Utility Relocation on Cherry and Ohio Streets
Terre Haute, IN – Starting today, July 1, crews will begin closing individual lanes on Cherry and Ohio Streets in Terre Haute for utility relocation ahead of a future resurfacing project. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced the closures as part of preparations to improve the roadway infrastructure.
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