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Terre Haute · Terre HauteTERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Plans to tear down the old Vigo County School Corporation building have been announced. The building at Seventh and Wabash has been vacant for several years since it was acquired by Terre Haute's redevelopment department back in 2021. While the timing of the demolition is unknown, it has been decided that the site will be used to build another hotel. Redevelopment department director Jordan Marvel says Terre Haute…See the Story
Hotel coming to site of old VCSC building
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Terre Haute · Terre HauteLEWIS, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) -- Police are investigating after a vehicle hit a church overnight in Lewis. It happened around 2 a.m. at the Lewis United Methodist Church in the 16000 block of Pearl Street. Police say a vehicle hit the side of the church, causing damage to the building. One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation.See the Story
BREAKING: Car hits church in Lewis, one hospitalized
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Terre Haute · Terre HauteTERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) - The Civil Air Patrol summer encampment has been taking place this week at Indiana State University. Kids of all ages have the opportunity to train in aviation, as well as life skills. The Civil Air Patrol holds this encampment every year. They take place around the country as an introduction into the Civil Air Patrol program. Terre Haute is already familiar with the patrol and, this year, hosted the encampment f…See the Story
Civil Air Patrol holds summer encampment at ISU
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Terre Haute · Terre HauteTERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)-- Back to school time is upon us, and this time of the year can be financially challenging for some family's. That's why the "court appointed special advocates" or CASA, is holding a back to school drive. However, this year they're not asking for the normal back-to-school items. CASA is asking for items such as tissues, disinfectant wipes, band-aids, water bottles, and other items that are used consistently throug…See the Story
CASA holding back to school drive
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Terre Haute · Terre HauteTERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) - Students from Tajimi, Japan, got an up-close look at the history of Vigo County on Thursday. Their visit is thanks to a partnership with the city of Tajimi, Terre Haute's sister city. The exchange students are staying with host families of Vigo County School students and the school corporation is showing the teens around Terre Haute. During Thursday's visit to the Vigo County History Center, the students saw a spe…See the Story
Japanese exchange students visit from sister city
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Terre Haute · Terre HauteBRAZIL, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Robert Martin of Brazil, IN clings to an old scrapbook, the yellowed and worn pages represent a connection to the past and a tangible reminder of his brother who disappeared as a young child, never to be heard from again. "When August 10th comes around, I always get kind of upset," Robert said. On August 10, 1957, a little boy by the name of Billy Earl Martin vanished without a trace. "I get this bad pit in my gut and …See the Story
Faded Memories: The disappearance of Billy Martin and a family's search for closure
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Terre Haute · Terre HauteVIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Local leaders reflect on their memories with Plasse and say that the community lost a great man. As the Wabash Valley mourns the loss of Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse, those who worked with him are honoring a man that left a lasting legacy of service, kindness, and leadership. THPD Sergeant Justin Sears says he learned a lot from working with Plasse. "I couldn't thank him enough for the lessons that I've learned…See the Story
Local community shares memories of Sheriff John Plasse
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Terre Haute · Terre HauteTERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A longtime running church program that aims to help students in the Terre Haute community be better prepared to go back to school is set for its tenth annual occurrence. According to officials with the Second Missionary Baptist Church, their annual Friends and Family Day will provide students with supplies as well as provide residents with some fun and fellowship. Friends and Family Day will be held on Saturday, …See the Story
Local Baptist church aims to help students be ready for school
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