2017

Mike Lunsford of Coldwell Banker Commercial presents at the 6th Annual State of Commercial Real Estate. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business February 22, 2017

6th Annual State of Commercial and Residential Real Estate Presented

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—The 6th Annual State of Commercial Real Estate in Delaware County was presented by Coldwell Banker Lunsford on Wednesday, February 22nd at the Ball State Alumni Center. The annual presentation and panel discussion by local experts typically covers both the national and local economy, employment and real estate activity. The presentations are generally considered to be a good barometer of how Delaware County is doing in those areas. The presentation began with Dr. Michael Hicks, George and Frances Ball Distinguished…

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Douglas L. White of First Merchants Trust Company was one of the recipients of a VIVA Award in 2015. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit February 21, 2017

2017 VIVA Award Nominations Now Open

By: Tom Farris— Muncie, IN – Sara Shade, Committee Chair for the 2017 VIVA Awards announced that nominations for 2017 awards will be accepted until March 17th.  The VIVA Award was created in 1993 as a gift to the community by the Muncie Rotary Club to recognize Delaware County’s proud volunteer heritage.  The awards were named VIVA for “Very Important Volunteer Award,” and designed by Tom & Linda Farris of Muncie.  Up to five individuals will be recognized with the…

Non-Profit February 21, 2017

Applications for 2017 David Sursa Leadership Award Now Available

By: Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations are being accepted for the annual David Sursa Leadership Award.  The award rewards, recognizes and encourages extraordinary leadership by a nonprofit board member in Delaware County. Standing behind the belief that every community benefits from leaders who understand local issues and are able to visualize and promote positivity, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has established the David Sursa Leadership Award in…

Objects and photos are property of and provided by the Minnetrista Heritage Collection.

Entertainment February 21, 2017

Afternoon Tea at Oakhurst Scheduled for March 11th

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Celebrate Oakhurst’s legacy of hosting intimate parties along with friends and family, during Afternoon Tea at Oakhurst on Saturday, March 11, from 2–4 p.m. “Enjoy a full afternoon tea service, surrounded by our favorite historic tea-themed objects,” said Allison Clark, Visitor Experience Manager. “Snack on sweets and savories, strike a pose and snap a photo, then take home a few favorite recipes created on Minnetrista Boulevard. It will be an afternoon of delights, so we hope…

27th Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show and Sale. Photo provided

Entertainment February 20, 2017

27th Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show and Sale

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Experience the awe-inspiring artwork of professional and avocational artists from throughout Indiana in the 27th Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show & Sale, opening Saturday, February 18 at Minnetrista! The Annual Juried Art Show & Sale attracts approximately 100 artists from East Central Indiana that enter about 300 pieces of art, said Karen Vincent, Director of Collections. “The juror has to narrow that number down to about 125 pieces for this exhibit, and artists will enter work…

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Business February 17, 2017

Woof Boom Radio To Offer Integrated Multi-Media Campaign to Local Business Owners

By: Mike Rhodes— If you walk through the offices of Woof Boom Radio, you may notice the following mission statement hanging on the office walls around the building: “Our mission is to be our customers best marketing partner.” “Woof Boom Radio really means that. We can’t be successful if our customers are not successful,” said J. Chapman, President and CEO of Woof Boom Radio, LLC. So, in that spirit, for the second year, Woof Boom radio is offering its customers one of the largest,…

My dork factor makes a fedora unwearable. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson February 17, 2017

John Carlson: A Tip of the Hat to Hats

By: John Carlson— I’ve recently inherited two hats. One is a classic fedora, the type that as a little boy I called a “daddy hat.” That’s because back in the day, it was the kind my father wore to funerals, dental appointments and similar somber gatherings. The other is a snazzier golf-style hat, or cap, that rides atop one’s head like a black-leather cheese wedge. It’s the sort of hat Dad would wear to our favorite burger joint, Baptist root-beer…

Front row: Max Ballard, Christian Bridges, Harley Beatty, Julia Ballard, and Clayton Nannie. Back row: Thomas Reagan, Matt Thomma, Matt Beatty, and Braedyn Stovall. Photo provided.

Education February 16, 2017

Muncie Central CyberPatriot Teams Win 1st Place Awards in State Competition

By: Holly Ford— Muncie, IN—Two teams of students from Muncie Central High School recently concluded an exceptional round of competition in the ninth season of CyberPatriot—the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Established by the Air Force Association, the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program was created to excite, educate, and motivate students toward careers in cyber security and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation’s future. CyberPatriot’s core program—the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition—challenges teams…

New for 2017: The inaugural Muncie Gras Parade.

Entertainment February 15, 2017

Inaugural Muncie Gras Parade to Take Place March 25th

By: Cheryl Crowder— Muncie, In—The inaugural Muncie Gras Parade will be held on March 25th @ 6:00 pm.  Line up will begin @ 4:30pm. The parade will begin on Riverside in a parking lot between Dicks and Dill St, traveling East on Riverside to Reserve, Reserve to Washington, Washington to High St entering the Muncie Gras event on Charles St. Since Muncie Gras’ conception in 2002, there have been many conversations about ways for all ages to celebrate the day. This…

Geoffrey S. Mearns, Ball State University's 17th president. Photo: courtesy of Ball State University

Education February 15, 2017

New Ball State President to Begin May 15th

By: BSU News— MUNCIE, Ind. — The Ball State University Board of Trustees today announced that Geoffrey S. Mearns will begin serving as president on Monday, May 15. “This is an exciting time at Ball State University, and we are eager to have Geoff join us,” said Board Chair Rick Hall. “Preparing for our centennial, guiding us to a new strategic plan, building on our enrollment successes — there’s much to celebrate, and every member of the Ball State community…