2021

Aerial image overlooking the downtown area, Muncie Central High School, and White River. Photo by: Michael Wolfe

Non-Profit May 27, 2021

YMCA Board Votes to Move Forward With New Facility on Muncie Central Campus

By Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN,— The YMCA of Muncie Board of Directors voted this morning to pursue a new downtown facility located at Muncie Central High School (MCHS). Board members approved an internal site selection committee’s recommendation for the project between the YMCA and Muncie Community Schools (MCS). The organizations will now collaborate to finalize a letter of intent and formal memorandum of understanding. YMCA President, Chad Zaucha, stated the project deepens the existing partnership with the school and will…

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Non-Profit May 27, 2021

Project Sybertooth: Ball Brothers Foundation Funds Program to Enhance Cybercrimes Training

By Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN — As technology grows, so too does the threat of cyber attacks on the community. “Cybercrimes are the crime of the future. It’s so rapidly evolving, and we see how it can really have such a detrimental effect on our community,” said Jim Duckham, chief of the Ball State University Police Department. “Someone can be in another part of the world and be committing a crime that impacts our community.” In an effort to proactively…

DWNTWN WKNDS include events on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday each week. The events range from family-friendly activities to 21+ events. Almost all of the events are free. Photo provided by Intersection.

Entertainment May 27, 2021

DWNTWN Muncie to Host Events Every Weekend This Summer

By Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN — This summer, visitors to DWNTWN Muncie will find something new and exciting to do every weekend. Now through August, DWNTWN WKNDS will offer new events each week, including live music, movies and more. “After a year of postponed events, we’re excited to once again welcome back a diverse range of programs, brought to you by either Downtown Development, downtown area businesses or other organizations—every single weekend,” said Vicki Veach, executive director of Muncie Downtown…

Yorktown High School. Photo courtesy of Emme Hembree, student writer/journalist, Yorktown High School.

Education May 27, 2021

Yorktown High School Ranked As One of Indiana’s Best High Schools

By Emme Hembree, student writer/journalist, Yorktown High School— Yorktown, IN—Yorktown High School ranked #23 as one of Indiana’s best high schools, according to US News & World Report. To Yorktown Community Schools superintendent Greg Hinshaw, one of Yorktown’s biggest strengths is the advanced placement (AP) course turnout. “The reality is, AP tends to score higher on a measure of school-wide effectiveness in high schools just like ours. We are working on creating a college transfer core out of our 27…

Shea Johnson after his Hole-in-one on May 14, 2021 at The 17th Annual Hillcroft Golf Scramble at The Players Club at Woodland Trails in Yorktown. Photo by Dan Wolfert.

Non-Profit May 26, 2021

Shea Johnson Hits Hole-in-One During Annual Hillcroft Golf Scramble

By Dan Wolfert— Muncie, IN—There’s a good chance Tim Beaty was looking down from high above during the 17th Annual Hillcroft Services Golf Scramble, held at The Players Club at Woodland Trails in Yorktown a few weeks back. He must have absolutely loved what he saw watching hole No. 13. Tim, affectionately known as Timbo to many, heartbreakingly lost his brave battle with COVID- 19 this past September at the age of 63. He participated in many different services at…

Artist rendering of the CANPACK facility to be located at the Southwest corner of South Cowan and West Fuson Roads in Muncie.

Business May 26, 2021

Global Packaging Manufacturer Selects Muncie as Second U.S. Plant Location

By Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance— Muncie, IN—Global packaging manufacturer CANPACK announced today it will build its second U.S.-based, state-of-the-art aluminum beverage can body manufacturing plant in Muncie, creating over time approximately 345 high-paying, local jobs by 2023. The proposed project, which represents a $380 million investment in Delaware County and the State of Indiana with the potential to expand to 425 jobs and $490 million by 2025, will be located on 139 acres of land on the southwest corner…

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Business May 26, 2021

‘A Can is Never Just a Can’—WATCH

By Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance— Muncie, IN—Global packaging manufacturer CANPACK announced today it will build its second U.S.-based, state-of-the-art aluminum beverage can body manufacturing plant in Muncie, creating over time approximately 345 high-paying, local jobs by 2023. The proposed project, which represents a $380 million investment in Delaware County and the State of Indiana with the potential to expand to 425 jobs and $490 million by 2025, will be located on 139 acres of land on the southwest corner…

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Education May 26, 2021

MCS Teachers to Receive Unprecedented Pay Raises

 Starting salaries rise to $42,000 By Andy Klotz— Muncie, Ind. – Less than a month after approving $1,000 stipends for all active school district employees for the additional work required due to COVID-19, the Muncie Community Schools Board of Trustees is boosting teachers’ pay again. The board has approved salary increases for all teachers ranging from $2,400 to $5,200 annually. It has also raised starting teacher pay to $42,000, up from $38,500. The raises are a result of increased K-12 education funding…

Non-Profit May 25, 2021

YMCA of Muncie to Expand Anti-Hunger Fight Through Summer Food Distribution

By Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN— Continuing its efforts to combat hunger in local communities, the YMCA of Muncie will offer food distribution during the summer months at the Downtown Y, Ross Community Center and Heekin Park. Healthy meals will be available to children 18 and under beginning June 1st. A unique partnership between the YMCA, Inside Out, Ross Community Center, Muncie Parks and Recreation and Muncie Sports Commission, the program provides children access to high quality and sustainable meals. “During…

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Non-Profit May 24, 2021

American Association of University Women Used Book Sale is Underway

By Sheryl Swingley— Muncie, IN—The American Association of University Women and IPR Used Book Sale started Monday. It will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday in Assembly Hall of the Ball State Alumni Center, located at Bethel and Tillotson avenues. Parking is free. The book sale has more than 30 tables of books of nonfiction and fiction, including mysteries, romance, thrillers/adventure, biographies, history, opinion and religion; a great…