2021

Photo by Keith Roysdon

Government August 31, 2021

Delaware County Saves Hundreds of Thousands on Bonds and Will Repave Streets 

By Keith Roysdon— DELAWARE COUNTY, Indiana — Delaware County taxpayers will save hundreds of thousands of dollars thanks to refinancing of bonds — and motorists will see newly repaved roads as a result.  The Delaware County commissioners announced the savings and repaving, which was made possible by recent action taken by the Delaware County Redevelopment Commission.  Officials said $529,000 will be saved by refinancing capital infrastructure bonds issued through the Morrison Road and Park One tax increment financing districts. The…

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Asleep at the Wheel. Photo provided

Entertainment August 31, 2021

‘Asleep at the Wheel’ to Headline FREE Muncie Concert on Sept. 11th

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, Ind.– Acclaimed Western Swing band Asleep at the Wheel will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2021 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 11th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. The Ball State University Jazz Lab Ensemble will open the show. This concert is presented by Ball State University. Please note that the…

Photos provided by Saint Mary's College and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

Non-Profit August 30, 2021

Ball Venture Fund Drives Innovation in Higher Education

By Melissa Jones— MUNCIE, Ind. — Throughout recent years, college enrollment nationwide has seen a steady decrease. To stay relevant, David Wantz, president and CEO of Independent Colleges of Indiana, said colleges need to do one thing: innovate. “Colleges are going to have to find a way of differentiating themselves in order to stay alive,” Wantz said. “From a strictly pecuniary viewpoint, they’ve got to diversify. They’ve got to innovate, or they’ll die.” To spearhead innovation, ICI has, for the…

The official microphone of MuncieJournal.com—the dynamic cardioid Electrovoice model RE3020. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment August 30, 2021

LISTEN: Mike Rhodes’ Podcast From MuncieJournal.com, Episode 3

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, Ind.—In this week’s podcast we begin by talking about some numbers. Like the number 249,600. What does that number mean? Probably not what you think. This is podcast #3, something we are trying to do weekly on MuncieJournal.com. Other topics in this week’s program include: the number 10.2%, a bit about John Carlson who writes a weekly column for us that is published on Friday mornings, how you can dunk Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour and…

Ed Asner photo by Rich Kowalski

Entertainment August 30, 2021

Cornerstone Mourns Loss of Ed Asner

By Dee McKinsey— MUNCIE, Ind.–  Cornerstone Center for the Arts joins the nation in mourning the loss of beloved actor Ed Asner, who was to have performed GOD HELP US! earlier this month at Cornerstone. GOD HELP US! was scheduled to be presented Aug. 17 – 20, at Cornerstone but was postponed due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Delaware County. Cornerstone has returned to its mask mandate inside the building. “We were looking for new dates to…

White River Lofts illustration.

Business August 30, 2021

White River Lofts Are Ready for Leasing

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, Ind.—According to Vicki Veach, executive director of the Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, the White River Lofts are ready for leasing and are filling quickly. Move-ins can begin on September 3, 2021. If you or someone you know is interested in leasing you may contact Middletown Rentals for more information.    

The Ross Community Center, which was awarded operational funding from The Community Foundation, provides innovative youth and adult programming to enhance lifelong learning, like orchestra instruction (pictured), along with community services, including a weekly community market.

Non-Profit August 28, 2021

11 Delaware County Non-Profits Receive $136k in Grant Funding

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, Ind.—The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. awarded $136,400 to 11 non-profit organizations during the third Quarterly Competitive Grant cycle of 2021. The Community Foundation’s purpose is to improve the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County for this generation and generations to come. Quarterly Competitive Grants fund projects for which there is a demonstrable community benefit in one of the following areas of interest: arts and culture, human services, economic development, education,…

The Village will be a busy place when the “$2 Tour” is underway.

Non-Profit August 27, 2021

$2 Can Get You Further This Saturday

By Mo Orbin, Neighborhood Coordinator— MUNCIE, IN—The “$2 Tour of the Village” returns on Saturday August 28th, from 4p – 8p on a closed University Avenue between Calvert and Dill Streets. This event is hosted by Village merchants, the Riverside/Normal City Neighborhood Association (RNC), and the Muncie Action Plan and is made possible by the support of Ball State University as well as sponsors including the Muncie Map Company and Tribune Showprint. “The Village is an important part of our…

There was nothing like laps during play time to burn up kids’ energy. Photo provided

Carlson August 27, 2021

John Carlson: Goodbye To Another Good Man

By John Carlson— You know how it is. You’re mindlessly scanning some obituaries and, suddenly, one jumps out at you. Maybe you even loose an involuntary gasp. That happened to me recently, learning of the death of “Mr. Phil.” When Nancy and I were his customers, Phil Christy was the second-generation owner and director of Muncie‘s first private daycare facility, Pla-n-Stuf, a down-to-earth and friendly place where he seemed a larger-than-life presence. Pla-n-Stuf was a single-story building in a quiet…

Lindsey Arthur, CEO, Muncie Habitat, Patricia Nelson; metals artist and retired educator from Ball State University; Teresa Long, cosmetologist and Muncie entrepreneur and Dr. Mia Johnson, Ivy Tech Chancellor, Anderson campus. Not photographed are Beth Goetz, Director of Athletics at Ball State University and Rhonda Ward, Director of Diversity for Muncie Community Schools. Photo provided

Non-Profit August 27, 2021

2021 Women’s Equality Day Honorees

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, Ind.—Recognized for their distinct and honorable contributions in their community and in their circle of influence, six Muncie women are the honorees for the Coalition of Women’s Organizations 2021 Women’s Equality Day celebration. The event celebrates the passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. Honorees this year are: Lindsey Arthur, CEO of Habitat of Muncie, Distinction in Community Development Leadership Dr. Mia D. Johnson, Chancellor of Ivy Tech, Anderson campus, Distinction in…