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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- General
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Local students battle through Reading Boot Camp
CLINTON, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — This week, a boot camp is taking place in Clinton, but no one has signed up for the army. Local students went through a boot camp at the Learning and Training Center at Hillcrest this week, not to be soldiers, but to be scholars. The founder of the camp, Kathleen Simpson, said the kids are taught a number of different things. 'We do phonics, comprehension, spelling, cursive handwriting, and we even do math boot camp too', Simpson said. 'Every year it just keeps growing.' Reading Boot Camp is a week-long learning session for students, ages 3 through 17, to keep working their brain when school is out for the summer. This year's theme focused on how the United States was born. 'It's entitled 'Hooray for the USA', Simpson said. 'They have learned so many things about our founding fathers this week.' The week is completely free for families to have their children attend, as volunteers and local officials, like Sheriff Mike Holtkamp, lead the way. 'I just enjoy it, hanging out and working with the kids, watching them progress as the week goes on', Holtkamp said. 'We get to form those relationships with the kids in the community, so when they see us out, they come up and talk to us and say hi. It's just a better working relationship with the community.' Drill Sergeant Paula Watson said the week gives students a break from home distractions that many of them need. 'We provide a safe space for them to learn', Watson said. 'When we shut the doors, the world does not exist except in this room, and they know we love them and only want what is best for them.' Reading Boot Camp also takes place on Tuesday nights during the school year. For more information or how to get involved in future events, you can visit their website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
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Local lawmakers react to Israel's military strikes on Iran
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Multiple lawmakers from Indiana and Illinois have been reacting to Israel's military strikes on Iran. Senator Todd Young, who represents Indiana in the United States Senate, released a statement where he said, 'Iran's nuclear ambitions threaten world peace and stability. I stand with Israel as it confronts this existential threat.' Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites, Iran responds with drone strikes In a social media post, Senator Jim Banks, who also represents Indiana, said, 'America supports Israel's right to protect itself. Tonight, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem.' Representative Mark Messmer, who represents Indiana's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, said, 'May God Bless Israel as they fight for their survival against those who want to eliminate them from existence. I am also praying for the brave American service members serving overseas, protecting our country from the front lines. Iran must not touch a hair on their heads.' On the other side of the state line, Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth said, 'I am closely monitoring the developing conflict between Israel and Iran as well as keeping the safety and security of U.S. forces, personnel and citizens in the region in mind. I encourage both sides to seek de-escalation in this dangerous moment for the Middle East and for global stability.' Trump says Iran has 'second chance' to come to nuclear deal after Israeli strikes devastate Tehran Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Health
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Ascension St. Vincent donates backpacks to Clay students
BRAZIL, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — School may be out for summer break, but a local hospital is doing its part to ensure the next school year gets off to a great start. With help from community donations and employee fundraisers, Ascension St. Vincent in Clay County provides backpacks full of school supplies for students as part of their Backpack Program. Students in the Clay Community Schools can sign up for the program and receive a backpack later this summer. Best deals on back-to-school essentials for K-12 The hospital expects to give out over 200 backpacks this summer. 'We have a mixture of kids that come up, they are super excited cause they might have got their favorite color backpack. We really try to specialize the backpack, you know, we put a lot of thought into it for each kid,' said Executive Assistant Emily Staley. When filling the backpacks with supplies, the hospital looks at the school supply list for each grade in the school system. That way, students have exactly what they need for the school year. It's also an opportunity for the hospital to give back to the community. Back to school bus safety tips 'It's an engagement for the community, not just in healthcare, but for the community itself. It's just the way to ease the burden for parents and grandparents and or guardians so that they don't have to endure the full cost of school supplies,' said Supervisor of Supply Chain Jessica Lundy. The hospital said sign-up sheets for the program need to be completed and turned in by June 20. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Hoosier Aviation to host tours of historic aircraft
Terre Haute, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Hoosier Aviation will be hosting tours of one of the aircraft that led the D-Day invasion. The plane is a C-47 aircraft named the That's All Brother, and it's one of the planes used in the historic invasion that helped end World War II. The plane will be coming to the Terre Haute Regional Airport to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of the war. Ground tours of the aircraft are set to begin on June 11. Rides in the plane will be available for purchase on both June 14 and 15 as part of the D-Day Living History Flight Experience. The flights will be available between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. that weekend. Suggested tour donations for tours are listed at $10 for adults and teens and $20 for a family of up to 5. Tickets to fly on the historic aircraft are $269 per seat. For more information, you can call 512-593-2417 or check this link. You can reserve your seat on the plane by scanning the QR code on the flyer below. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
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WATCH: Terre Haute Strawberry Festival returns this week
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Terre Haute Strawberry Festival is coming up this Thursday, June 12 outside of the First Congregational Church of Terre Haute. The festival is free to enter. It runs from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. outside of the church. Chances and Services for Youth is partnering up with organizers to put on this year's annual festival. Brandon Halleck with CASY, and festival organizer Gwen Hicks joined David and Jen Tuesday morning on WTWO Today to talk about the event and all of the fun they have planned. You can see the full interview at the top of the page. Attendees can purchase the strawberry 'works' treat for $10, which includes a sweet biscuit, strawberries, ice cream and whipped topping. There will be tables for people to sit and enjoy their treats, while listening to live music. There will also be a play area for children. 'Come back out and relive those memories you've had or if it's your first time, see what memories you will make. Bring the family, bring friends, make an afternoon out of it. Enjoy the music. Just come and have a good time,' said Hicks. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
