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Local news, Vigo County government, schools and community commentary.
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Vigo County’s $222 Million High School Plan: Casino Funding, Cost Comparisons and Political Gridlock
A closer look at Vigo County’s proposed $222 million combined North/South high school, casino-foundation support, six cost comparisons, and the unresolved county funding agreement.
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Top Guns, Bottom of the Ballot: Vigo County Sends Steve Ellis a Message
Derek Fell defeated Steve “Top Guns” Ellis by 7,827 votes in the Vigo County sheriff race. The results, their experience, and a sharply critical reader comment.
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Terry Modesitt: 20 Years in Office, One Final Verdict
After 20 years in office, Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt receives a verdict from voters.
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Terre Haute Prepared for Continued Population Decline.
The City of Terre Haute has made a commitment to population decline. Local leaders have placed all their bets on tourism and taxation to potentially offset the continued exodus of…
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GO Vote Vigo County! Now is the Time to Vote and this is where you can…
Letter: WHEN AND WHERE TO VOTE IN VIGO COUNTY Republicans need your vote NOW. REPUBLICANS must stand united, from the top of ballot to bottom, with eyes and ears closed…
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Vigo County Commissioner Kearns plans to address blight and housing issues in Vigo County.
Vigo County Commissioner Kearns is seeking a second term and says he wants to continue the efforts he has started. Commissioner Kearns has been the co-chair of the Wabash Valley…
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Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt Ready to Enforce Indiana’s Total Abortion Ban When Passed by Legislature.
Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt has stated previously, “I take an oath to uphold the laws in the State of Indiana. I realize that it’s up to the legislature to…
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Vigo County Jail should start to see Relief as Level 6 Felony Convictions go back to State Prison.
The New Indiana Law that applies to anyone convicted of a level 6 felony after June 30th may help ease the burden on the Vigo County Jail. House Enrolled Act…
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New $60Million Dollar Vigo County Jail Does Not solve Lawsuit that Demanded it.
Federal Judge Magnus-Stinson will keep a close eye and jurisdiction on the lawsuit that spurred Vigo County Leaders to jam a 2019 county income tax hike to build the new…
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Terre Haute Empires: Chauncey Rose To The Gibson Empire. Building a Hautian Dynasty
Chauncey Rose moved to the area that is now called Rosedale to start a milling business. He quickly expanded into other business opportunities in nearby Terre Haute as his wealth…