2017

Proposed site for On the Mark, For the City, a collaborative mural project. Photo provided.

Non-Profit March 28, 2017

Fork It Over: A Dinner Fundraiser for the Mural Project “On the Mark, For the City”

By: We’re Trying Collective— Muncie, IN – We’re Trying Collective invites Muncie community members to join them for FORK IT OVER: A Dinner Fundraiser for “On the Mark, For the City” at Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Tuesday, April 4th from 6:30 pm – 9 pm. VIP and General Admission tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite. In August 2016, We’re Trying Collective announced “On the Mark, For the City,” a collaborative mural project to be painted on the side…

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Ken Hudson. Photo provided.

Non-Profit March 27, 2017

Meet Whitely Community Council’s New Executive Director

By: Rebecca Parker— Muncie, IN— Whitely Community Council (WCC) will welcome its first Executive Director, Ken Hudson, in April. After a long and successful managerial career in the for-profit world, Hudson is looking forward to a new challenge and is ready to learn more about the nonprofit world and the Whitely Community. “I have worked in management or some form of leadership in all the jobs I have held in my past. They all have contributed to building the person…

Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Dinner. Photo by: Brenda Brumfield.

Business March 27, 2017

Business Leaders Gather in Indianapolis with Delaware County Legislative Delegation

By: Jay Julian— Members of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce gathered with area State Legislators for their annual Legislative Dinner March 22, at the historic Columbia Club on Monument Circle. The purpose of the event is to allow business leaders to learn more about the legislation moving through the Indiana General Assembly and to offer insight on how legislative proposals will impact local business. Chamber President Jay Julian said, “We find traveling to Indianapolis to meet with our legislative…

MITS bus. Photo provided.

Business March 27, 2017

MITS Announces Route Two, Tillotson Ave Bridge Reroute

The Tillotson St. Bridge will be closed for a complete rebuild, starting on March 27, 2017. This closing will affect Route Two (#2) Ball State Jackson service that MITS provides every half hour beginning at 6:30 a.m. The Youth Opportunity Center trips will now travel to Nichols to Kilgore to the Youth Opportunity Center and back. The 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. trips only Monday through Friday will go to Marsh instead of the Youth Opportunity Center. All other trips…

Thrive Credit Union on Wheeling Ave. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business March 26, 2017

Thrive Credit Union To Recognize Community Leaders

By: Brittani Richards— Muncie, Ind. – One of the main values that Thrive Credit Union lives by is “community.” That is why the credit union is looking to recognize leaders in Delaware County who are helping the community “thrive” with the Thrive Community Leader Award. “We make it our mission to help others succeed in their lives and we want to recognize leaders in the community who are helping us fulfill our mission” said Brittani Richards, Director of Marketing. Once a…

One of four trucks being loaded with supplies to take to Ashland, KS where wildfires have ravaged since early March. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business, Positivity March 24, 2017

Delaware County Farm Bureau Volunteers Provide Assistance After Deadly Wildfires

By: Mike Rhodes— Beginning around March 6, 2017, a series of deadly wildfires swept parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado.  The fires continue and have caused millions of dollars in damage and killed thousands of livestock. Dan Hiatt, Vice-President of the Delaware County Farm Bureau kept tabs on the wildfires through his network of Facebook friends around the country. After the wildfires began, one of his friends in South Dakota mentioned to Dan that, “We really need to do something.” So, Dan…

Guys riding shotgun shouldn’t squeal. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson March 24, 2017

John Carlson: Rental Car Teaches Humility

By: John Carlson— Once upon a time I had a sweet ride. And I do mean ride. This started off as one of those bad news/good news/bad news things. Having recently flown into Clearwater, FL, for vacation, Nan went to where our car rental place had reserved us a vehicle, only to learn they hadn’t reserved us a vehicle and, furthermore, had no vehicles available. “Well, shoot!” I exclaimed, or words to that effect. But it being late and we…

Barbara Pearson. Photo provided.

Business March 23, 2017

Barbara Pearson Retires From PrimeTrust After 24 Years

By: Carol Bradshaw— Muncie, IN—After 24 years working devotedly for PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union, Barbara Pearson, a resident of Muncie is set to retire on Friday, March 24. During her time at PrimeTrust, Barb was a teller, Call Center representative, loan officer and in collections. She has held the position of loan officer for the past 21 years. Barb and her husband will be retiring to Holland, Michigan where they will begin a chapter in their lives, which will include…

Sutton Foster originated the role of Princess Fiona in the Broadway version of Shrek the Musical, which debuted in 2008. Foster said what she loves most about Shrek the Musical is how it has an enormous heart and is all about friendships and relationships. Photo by: Joan Marcus

Entertainment March 23, 2017

“Shrek” Brings Comedy in the Form of an Accidental Love Story to Ball State Stage

By: Gail Werner— MUNCIE, Ind. – “Shrek the Musical,” the story of a reclusive green ogre and his adventures in a land full of fairy tale characters, opens at Ball State University at 7:30 p.m. March 31 and April 1-2 and 4-8, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on April 2, 8 and 9. Tickets are available at the University Theatre box office and online. Based on William Steig’s children’s book “Shrek!” and the 2001 Oscar-winning animated film, “Shrek the Musical” is one of the Department…

L to R: “Morado” by Casey Myers and "Powerless", self portrait by Casey Myers.

Education March 23, 2017

Muncie Central’s Casey Myers Wins Silver Key Award for Artwork

By: Holly Ford— Muncie, IN —Muncie Central junior Casey Myers earned a Silver Key in the 2017 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. According to the organization’s website, “the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has grown to be the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition initiative for creative teens, and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers.” Myers’ artwork was chosen from over 2,800 submissions in the Central and Southern Indiana…