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Good morning, Terre Haute. With Mother’s Day now in the rear-view, it’s time to start thinking about Father’s Day. You can’t go wrong with gift cards to hardware stores or favorite restaurants. But you’ve still got time to get creative. Tools, workwear, or grilling accessories might score extra brownie points this year.

Through the grapevine today:

• West Vigo HS getting ahead

• Local WWI hero’s story rekindled

• RJL Solutions showing up the state

Let’s get after it!

THE MAIN SQUEEZE

West Vigo Selected for Early College Program

West Vigo High School just leveled up. Thanks to a University of Indianapolis-backed CELL program and a shiny new grant, every student now has access to early college coursework. Teachers win too, with chances to upskill and connect statewide. It’s a full-court press on college readiness—three years in the making, now fully live across campus. Thank you Ryan Easton, WVHS principal, for sharing details on the program. Just up the road, South Vermillion HS also came out on top in the selection.

Outstanding Service @ Union Health

🏥 Union Health rolled out the red carpet for healthcare heroes in Terre Haute, handing out the Bhupani Excellence Awards. Aimee Cottrell snagged the Service Award, while nursing veteran Joyce Vines (class of ‘86) took home top honors in nursing—and a scholarship boost from the Bhuptani Family Fund to boot. Congratulations to both of them and thank you to all of our excellent health care workers.

This GE Order will Change Things

Qatar Airways just dropped a mega order for 400+ GE Aerospace engines—the biggest widebody engine deal in GE’s history. The catch? Terre Haute’s pitching in with key parts. These next-gen powerhouses will fuel Boeing 787s and 777Xs, keeping Qatar’s fleet sleek and speedy. GE’s global engine hustle already powers 55% of its revenue. Indiana is one of fourteen states in on the deal, with Indianapolis and Terre Haute being the two contributing plants in the state.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

RJL Solutions get Statewide Recognition

RJL Solutions, a Terre Haute-born consulting firm, ranked #11 in IBJ’s statewide list—thanks to bold growth, statewide impact, and a no-box-checking approach to government, marketing, and economic strategy. Evansville office coming soon.

reTHink Block Party

ReThink Terre Haute is gearing up for its Earth Day Block Party, promising eco-friendly fun, local vendors, and community vibes to celebrate sustainability in style. Think green, party clean - this Saturday, 4-8pm.

Extra Winnings at the Casino

Upcoming promos at the Terre Haute Casino Resort include a free Traeger grill, a desginer handbag, and even a CFMOTO UFORCE side-by-side. More details HERE.

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They are just things you need to know. I will always let you know when content is sponsored.

CIVIL NEWS

THPD Homeless Initiative

Terre Haute PD is swapping cuffs for compassion—teaming up with social workers and city agencies to clean up encampments and connect the unhoused with resources, aiming for a safer, healthier community.

TID BITS

Local Hero’s Story Rekindled
Dan Emmons has revived his grandfather’s story as an American hero of WWI after finding the book he wrote based on his journaling during the war. Emmons’ grandfather, John Henry Parsel, was from right down the road in Merom, Indiana.

Farmers on the move
Noticed extra farm equipment moving recently? Farmers have been hard at work prepping and planting fields. Here are five tips on staying safe and being road aware around farm equipment by Farm Bureau Financial Services.

WEATHER

Friday
85 🌡️ 61 | ⛈ 80% | 18 mph

Saturday
71 🌡️ 53 |🌤 2% | 17 mph

Sunday
76 🌡️ 56 | ⛅ 6% | 7 mph

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