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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
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Local officials to host press conference on new homebuyer assistance plan
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)—The City of Terre Haute and other Vigo County officials, in partnership with Thrive West Central, will host a press conference to announce a new initiative to help Hoosier homebuyers. The initiative is being funded by Club 720 and the Hoosier Homes program. It will aim to make it easier to buy a home by making it more affordable and accessible through downpayment assistance, coaching, and other resources. The press conference on the program will be held on June 5 at 10 a.m. at the Thrive West Central – Training Center. Officials will be sharing details about the new program. income eligibility, and how local lenders, realtors, and employers can assist. Mayor Brandon Sakbun, County Commissioner Mark Clinkenbeard, and Director of Housing for Thrive West Central Julie Hart are scheduled to speak. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
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Blood donations saved Mark Clinkenbeard, now he's holding his 5th annual blood drive
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — On Memorial Day, five years ago, now Vigo County Commissioner, Mark Clinkenbeard, was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle while mowing grass. 'Next thing in know, I'm heading off in a helicopter,' said Mark Clinkenbeard. ' A friend called, and he said I don't know what you're doing, but if you're home, Mark has been in an accident, and I think you should get down here,' said Dawn Clinkenbeard, Mark's wife. The accident caused Mark to lose a significant amount of blood. 'I lost about 2/3rds of my blood, had a bad hip and pelvic injury, and a ruptured spleen,' said Mark Clinkenbeard. 'The trauma surgeon came to talk to me right after his first surgery, that first night, and he said the normal adult male usually has 4.5 to 5.5 liters of blood and your husband lost between three and four liters of blood,' said Dawn Clinkenbeard. Since then, he has been an advocate for blood donations, something he and his wife say saved his life. 'Without those blood products, and people willing to donate, I wouldn't be here… It makes you want to give back and want to be able to be more involved in the community, and that's what I try to do,' said Mark Clinkenbeard. Dawn said blood donations are so important because blood cannot be manufactured. 'Number one, so few people do it. About 38% to 40% of the community can give blood, but only 5% do. So, that's important right there. The other important thing is that it's the product that can't be manufactured. There is no fake substitute for it. It only comes from real people who are willing to give it,' said Dawn Clinkenbeard. Mark said the terrifying situation didn't just open his eyes to the importance of donating blood, but also gave him a second chance at life. ' I heard a really good analogy the other day. James Hinchcliffe, who was an IndyCar driver, had a horrible accident, lucky to be alive, and he said he looks at it like a second birthday. And so do I,' said Mark Clinkenbeard. If you're interested in donating blood and help save a life, Clinkenbeard said there will be a blood drive on June 24, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Vigo County Annex. He added that this is the fifth year they have held the drive and encourages everyone to come out and donate. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
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Thrive West Central presented with $5,000,000
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A local program that helps pave the way for new home development in the region receives a financial boost. Vigo Count Commissioners and the Vigo County Council presented $5 million to Thrive West Central on Wednesday. The money, which comes from American Rescue Plan Act funds, will support Thrive West Central's Homes for the Future program. 'This funding has just been instrumental,' said Ryan Keller, Thrive West Central CEO. 'This $5 million addition to the $5 million with the City of Terre Haute, as well as the Wabash River's RDA $1.8 million, that we initially got a seed funding. All of that funding has been instrumental in really getting the housing market reset here in Vigo County and throughout the West Central Indiana region.' The Homes for the Future program offers incentives to homebuilders and developers to build new housing in the region. It offers homebuilders and developers funding to help offset project costs upon the completion of each home built. 'They've been working on this for the last year, handing out grants,' said Vigo County Commissioner Mark Clinkenbeard. 'We've seen a large increase in housing in the city and in the county, and it's doing just what we would have hoped it would do.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Climate
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Vigo County Commissioners give update on New Goshen storm damage
NEW GOSHEN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Vigo County Commissioners weigh in on the damage done to New Goshen after Wednesday night's storms. According to a Facebook post by Vigo County Commissioner Mark Clinkenbeard, the commissioners accompanied the Vigo County Emergency Management and National Weather Service to New Goshen Thursday morning. The post states that commissioners were told the damage was likely caused by an EF-1 tornado. Commissioners also stated that Duke Energy is out fixing power lines and clearing downed lines from roads. The post went on to say that they are working with Republic Services to have dumpsters placed throughout New Goshen on Friday morning for smaller debris. The highway department will also be on-site Friday, assisting in loading. Commissioners urged owners of homes that have been majorly damaged to contact their insurance companies for major cleanups. Homeowners are being told to place storm debris along the road so that highway equipment can be used for pickup. According to new information from the National Weather Service, we have exact numbers on the tornado that hit New Goshen Wednesday night. The full details are below. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Swope Art Museum announces Mardi Gras party
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Next month, you can celebrate Mardi Gras with the Swope Art Museum. The museum will be holding its annual Mardi Gras party on Saturday, March 8. This year the event is sponsored by the Terre Haute Casino and Resort and will take place at the casino resort's Altitude Bar and Lounge. The event will include live music and food. There will also be a competition at the event to crown the Monarch of Mardis Gras. Swope Art Museum hosts annual Wabash Valley Exhibition Lauren Kelsheimer and Mark Clinkenbeard are competing for the crown, by raising money for the museum. 'We always try to add something different. We've had circus performers in the past. We might bring those back. We've had DJs. We've had bands, so we always try to add different elements. This year's going to be really special though. I guarantee you'll have a wonderful time if you come,' said Sara McCarthy, Assistant Director for Development at the Swope Art Museum. The event is one of the many fundraisers held by the Swope Art Museum and this is the 17th year for the event. Fundraiser later this month for Swope Art Museum Tickets for the party are on sale now and you're encouraged to get them early. To learn more, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
