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Happiness Bag Awarded $750K by County to Build a Bigger Facility

Happiness Bag Awarded $750K by County to Build a Bigger Facility

Vigo County

An expansion project for Happiness Bag received its final approval Tuesday.

Thrive West Central awards $442,000 for READI and $685,000 for ARPA

Thrive West Central awards $442,000 for READI and $685,000 for ARPA

Vigo County

Thrive West Central is continuing to pave the way to the future of sustainable housing with its “Homes for the Future” program. This initiative focuses on producing quality, age-friendly homes throughout West Central Indiana, addressing the region's burgeoning demand for sustainable, future-ready housing.

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Vigo County Council makes funding adjustments

Vigo County Council makes funding adjustments

Vigo County

Tribune-Star Also touches upon Wabash Valley Resources, ARPA fund disbursements. The Vigo County Council on Tuesday evening reallocated money to meet the needs of Adult Protective Services and the Juvenile Justice Center.

Terre Hate Council OKs zoning for 102 townhomes

Terre Hate Council OKs zoning for 102 townhomes

Terre Haute

Tribune-Star The Terre Haute City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to rezone property southwest of Hulman and Fruitridge Streets in order to make way for the construction of 102 townhomes.

Thrive West Central collectively has $10 million to build affordable housing

Thrive West Central collectively has $10 million to build affordable housing

Vigo County

WTHI More projects are getting started in the Wabash Valley. Thrive West Central is beginning its brand new housing initiative. It's paid for by American Rescue Plan money. The project will help address Vigo County's housing problem, to help the community grow.

Swope Art Museum requests $225K in ARPA funds - Here's what they have planned

Swope Art Museum requests $225K in ARPA funds - Here's what they have planned

Vigo County

WTHI The Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute is requesting $225,000 in ARPA funds for a number of building projects. The museum hopes to update its heating and cooling system for storage of the works it houses, its original 1948 elevator, and a new indoor fire escape system.

Vigo County, Terre Haute unveil ARPA funds tracking website

Vigo County, Terre Haute unveil ARPA funds tracking website

Vigo County

Tribune-Star Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett and the Vigo County Commissioners have developed a website to provide an update on how the $56.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds the city and county are dispersing.

Terre Haute City Council Approves $2.25 Million for United Way of the Wabash Valley's Grant Programs

Terre Haute City Council Approves $2.25 Million for United Way of the Wabash Valley's Grant Programs

Terre Haute

WTHI - The City Council approved two proposals from United Way on Thursday. Both of which focused on small business and non-profit grant programs.

Terre Haute City Council passes 2024 budget

Terre Haute City Council passes 2024 budget

Terre Haute

Tribune-Star - The Terre Haute City Council approved Mayor Duke Bennett’s 2024 budget during its meeting Thursday evening at City Hall.

Terre Haute Children's Museum requests $75K in ARPA funds

Terre Haute Children's Museum requests $75K in ARPA funds

Vigo County

WTHI - The Terre Haute Children's Museum wants to elevate the experience it gives Wabash Valley kids. The children's museum is working on future development plans to upgrade its facilities. Those plans would include constructing an outdoor play area.