TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) Following the results of last week’s election, two officials will make history when they are sworn in. Terre Haute Mayor-Elect Brandon Sakbun will be the first person of color to ever take office, and Kandace Hinton, who won her race to be the councilwoman in District One, will be the first [.]
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) Following the results of last week’s election, two officials will make history when they are sworn in. Terre Haute Mayor-Elect Brandon Sakbun will be the first person of color to ever take office, and Kandace Hinton, who won her race to be the councilwoman in District One, will be the first [.]
A Fairbanks Park marker in remembrance of a dark day in Terre Haute now includes a reflection space and other features that recognize the community’s Black history.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Just over three years after the city of Terre Haute dedicated a historical marker to a man who was lynched in 1901, more additions are coming to the site. This marker was put up in 2021 to honor the life of George Ward after he was lynched in 1901 only [.]
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Hamilton Center has announced several awards to various leaders throughout the community at the organization’s annual awards dinner. The event took place on October 24 at the Sycamore Banquet Center and many awards were presented to celebrate those in the community who have significantly contributed to the mission of [.]