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It’s Friday, Terre Haute! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Otter Creek High School demolition, St. Patrick’s Party, and Momix: Alice + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor (FinanceBuzz) built a free comparison tool that helped me cut my car insurance premiums in half. It took about 3 minutes, and honestly… I wish I’d done it sooner. If you haven’t shopped around in a while, you can easily check the best rates here.
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📰 In the news
Another chapter in redevelopment: Demolition at Otter Creek High School on Linn Avenue will begin within weeks, clearing the way for a new building. Neighbors should expect activity around the site soon — get all the details.
Health checks uncover silent threats: Comprehensive physical exams for Terre Haute firefighters are catching cancer earlier, with 153 actionable findings, including potential cancers plus heart, liver, and kidney issues, built into the department’s annual checkups — learn more about the findings.
State selects new recipients: Terre Haute South was among the first schools named for the 2025-26 Cambridge International Math and Science grant, offering up to $20,000 per school to boost enrollment and raise scores — see the six schools named.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
Highlights this week:
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I learned that the hard way. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, I saw the charges come in every month and never thought twice about them. Turns out I was paying well above the national average ($175/mo) for a single car… for years.
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Plant-based Thai night: When the fridge says “maybe tomorrow,” Lemongrass Thai Cuisine delivers veggie spring rolls, tofu delight, and coconut-milk curries you can tune to your heat level, making it easy to build a satisfying vegan plate without ever touching the stove.
Weekend treasure hunt: Shady Lane Antique Mall fills 10,000+ square feet with ever-rotating antiques, collectibles, jewelry, and decor, serving up “wait, I didn’t plan to buy this” finds that make browsing oddly therapeutic. It’s easy to wander, spark ideas, and head out with a new conversation piece.
Smudge-free mornings ahead: Skip penciling this week, because Studio C Ink offers microblading, permanent eyeliner, lip blushing, and paramedical artistry like 3D areola tattoos and scar camouflage, all by appointment. Spend less time in the mirror… and more savoring your coffee.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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☕ Coffee & Connections @ Terre Haute Convention Center | Friday (3/6) at 7:30 AM – Need your caffeine to come with business cards? Coffee and Connections brings local pros to the Terre Haute Convention Center for a relaxed mingle with coffee, pastries, and actual conversation. Ambetter Health is sponsoring, so meet their team, swap cards, and skip the hard sell.
👻 Freaky Friday @ Mainstage Auditorium | Friday (3/6) at 7:30 PM – Ever wished your teenager could walk a mile in your sensible shoes? Freaky Friday, a PG musical that swaps a frazzled mom and her daughter for a day, delivers laughs, heart, and the gentle reminder that love survives homework, carpool, and Wi‑Fi tantrums.
🎤 Bywater Call @ The Velvet Room at Terre Haute Brewing Company | Friday (3/6) at 8:00 PM – Craving big vocals, a horn section, and beer that didn’t come from your fridge? Bywater Call packs Southern soul and roots rock into the Velvet Room at Terre Haute Brewing. It’s free, all ages, and loud enough to make you feel 25 again.
📸 Images Photography Reopening Open House @ Images Photography | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Whether your last family portrait includes a flip phone, or you want the Easter Bunny without the usual chaos, pop into Images Photography’s re-opening open house at Meadows. Peek the new spring sets, snag an open-house-only deal, and grab $25 mini walk-ins, refreshments included.
🎤 The McArdell Express @ Show-Me’s of Terre Haute | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – Swing by Show-Me’s in Terre Haute for The McArdell Express making their debut, serving up classic rock and country, no cover, and beer with bar grub. It’s a sports bar, not Carnegie Hall, but the stage is solid, the crowd friendly, and all ages welcome.
💍 The One Bridal Experience @ The Maple Room | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Think you’re engaged, but drowning in tabs and opinions? This intimate bridal hangout trades the big-box expo for a limited-capacity session with vendor spotlights, a curated binder of local recommendations, exclusive discounts, checklists, mini cake tastings, a free Sip Social drink, booking perks, and conversation.
🐇 Momix: Alice @ Hatfield Hall | Sunday (3/8) at 7:30 PM – Take a break from reality and tumble down the rabbit hole with MOMIX: Alice, Moses Pendleton’s mind-bending blend of illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy. Think Wonderland reimagined for grown-ups, with undulating Caterpillars, frenzied White Rabbits, and a Queen of Hearts who clearly needs decaf.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Terre Haute report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 76°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 59%
Rain likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 90%
Rain and a chance of thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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