2017

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Business May 4, 2017

“First Merchants Bank Serves Community Day” Held at Roy C. Buley Center

By: Megan Jeffers— The Muncie Market recently participated in a “First Merchants Bank Serves Community Day” at the Roy C. Buley Center. The Roy C. Buley Center is a not-for-profit educational enrichment and recreation site that offers a variety of services to youth, adults, and seniors ranging from cultural, educational and recreational programs. Steve Moore, Audra Bowman, Karlee Riggin, Yvonne Smekens, Andy Thorpe, Nikki Thorpe, Ashley Rush, Doug White, Tommy Carroll, Eron Davis, Brian Haughn, BreAnn New, Adriann Furniss and…

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Team members visit the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. Photo provided.

Education May 3, 2017

Muncie Robotics Team Competes in World Championships

By: PhyXTGears Media Team— Muncie, IN—Last week, 35 students and mentors from Muncie’s own PhyXTGears team 1720 traveled to St. Louis, Missouri, to compete in the World Championships of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics, making it to the quarterfinals in the elimination rounds on their division field, Curie, named after scientist Madame Marie Curie. Leaving Wednesday in several vans and pulling two trailers, the team headed for the big arch with big dreams for the…

Photo of Chris Holdren's class. Photo provided.

Education May 2, 2017

Chris Holdren Selected as BBF ‘Excellence in Teaching Award’ Winner

Liberty Perry Community Schools teacher selected for 2017 ‘Excellence in Teaching Award’ MUNCIE—In conjunction with National Teacher Appreciation Week, Ball Brothers Foundation (BBF) is pleased to announce that Chris Holdren, a 5th grade teacher at Selma Elementary was selected as BBF’s 2017 Excellence in Teaching Award winner. The honor includes a $15,000 grant to be divided between the winner’s district, school, and classroom. The award finalists for 2017 were Martha Murphy, a K-12 instructor of Orchestra at Burris Laboratory School,…

Diana Badger, Executive Director of Apple Tree Child Develeopment Center receives her award. Photo provided.

Non-Profit May 2, 2017

Inaugural award received by Apple Tree YMCA Executive Director

By: Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN—The first ever Hoosier Leader award was given to Apple Tree YMCA’s executive director for her years of dedicated service to helping children learn, grow and thrive. Diana Badger, Executive Director of Apple Tree Child Develeopment Center YMCA was recognized at the State of Indiana Early Childhood Confrence and presented the inaugural Hoosier Leader Award.  Any recognition at the state confrence revolves around living best practices for children and striving to make early education a priority for…

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Entertainment May 2, 2017

PGA Junior League Golf Registration Open at Local Golf Courses

By: Hayley Wilson— Boys and girls ages 13 and under learn and play golf on teams with friends Muncie, IN – PGA Professionals in greater Muncie are offering PGA Junior League Golf, a fun and social opportunity that gives boys and girls ages 13 and under of all abilities the opportunity to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf. PGA Junior League Golf takes a team-approach to the game. Much like other recreational youth sports, kids wear numbered jerseys, and play…

2017 Scholarship Recipients. Breanna Webster, Bailey Teague,Emily Oliver, Olivia Phillips, and Silas Vinson.

Education May 2, 2017

The Community Foundation Announces 2017 Scholarship Recipients

By: Kallie Sulanke— Congratulations to the following graduates: Breanna Webster, a senior at Muncie Central High School, is the 2017 recipient of the Jerry Parrish Scholarship.  Webster plans to study biology at Indiana University. She is the daughter of Charles Webster. Bailey Teague, a senior at Daleville Jr./Sr. High School, is the recipient of the Sarah E. Adams Scholarship.  Teague plans to study risk management and insurance / human resource management at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Paul…

Ship's Sponsor Diane Donald christens the Virginia-class attack submarine Indiana (SSN 789), witnessed by, from left, Vice President Mike Pence, Cmdr. Jesse Zimbauer, Indiana's commanding officer, and Newport News Shipbuilding President Matt Mulherin. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy Huntington Ingalls Industries by Ashley Major/Released)

Government May 2, 2017

US Navy Christens Submarine Indiana

By: Kala Good— WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy christened its newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine, the future USS Indiana (SSN 789), during an 11 a.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, April 29, at Huntington Ingalls Shipyard in Newport News, Virginia. Vice President Mike Pence, who previously served as the 50th governor of Indiana, delivered the ceremony’s principal address. Diane Donald, wife of retired Adm. Kirkland H. Donald, director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion from 2004 to 2012, is serving as the ship’s sponsor….

Dannar's booth at the 2017 Green California Summit and Expo. Photo provided.

Business May 2, 2017

DANNAR Mobile Power Station® Begins Launch Year at Green California Summit

By:Matt Kantz— Muncie, IN – DANNAR debuted its Mobile Power Station® (MPS) to the state of California at the 2017 Green California Summit and Expo in Sacramento, CA, on April 26. The Summit highlighted strategies, technologies and best practices that are fueling progress toward California’s green goals and the growth of its economy. The expo featured more than 100 companies offering green products and services, from zero emission vehicles to building materials. With over 1,000 attendees from around the state, the show…

Ammon holding PCA framed appreciation certificate honoring her for enthusiastic support of the ongoing mission of the PCA Council of Delaware County. Photo provided.

Non-Profit May 1, 2017

Carol Ammon, YOC Customer Relations Director, Recognized for Advocacy to Prevent Child Abuse

Muncie, IN—Carol Ammon, Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) customer relations director, was honored for her commitment to child abuse prevention in our community. Ammon was given an appreciation award by Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) of Delaware County on April 7, 2017 at City Hall. PCA President Patty Duncan said in her letter of recognition, “We are pleased to have people like you in our community who have been committed to educating individuals regarding the nature and causes of child abuse, providing…

Coffee and Paints. Photo provided.

Non-Profit May 1, 2017

May Workshops at Cornerstone Center for the Arts

Muncie, IN—Cornerstone’s spring class session is concluding. Summer classes begin in June but there are still many opportunities to stay involved with workshops during the month of May. May’s calendar consists of Monthly Art Club, Monthly Dance Club, Pints & Paints, Coffee & Paints Join Cornerstone Center for the Arts visual arts instructor, Lauren King, for Monthly Art Club on the first Wednesday of every month from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monthly Art Club offers the opportunity to express yourself…