2021

Over 900 Graduates Return To Ball State University For Class Of 2020 Commencement Ceremonies

By Ball State Marketing & Communications— Muncie, IN – On Saturday, Ball State University welcomed back more than 900 graduates whose Class of 2020 Commencement ceremonies were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The University held two in-person commencement ceremonies to honor May, July, and December 2020 graduates at Scheumann Stadium on Ball State’s beautiful campus. “Graduates, you earned your degrees from our University during what we know was an extraordinary year—a year unlike any other since our University was founded…

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Ball State Professor Lindsey Blom Earns MAC’s 2021 Outstanding Faculty Award For Student Success

By Ball State Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – Dr. Lindsey Blom, a professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology at Ball State University, has earned a high honor from the Mid-American Conference (MAC) for her dedication to student fulfillment. Blom today was announced as the overall winner of the 2021 MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success. This is the second consecutive year a Ball State educator has earned this recognition, after Jennifer Palilonis, the George and Frances Ball Distinguished…


United Way Celebration Highlights Fundraising Result, Impact and Volunteers

By Juli Metzger, Campaign Communications, United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties—  Muncie, IN—During a most remarkable fundraising campaign year, United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties raised over $1.3 million amidst a global pandemic with unprecedented needs in its three-county footprint. In addition, United Way received Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Economic Relief Initiative grant funds through Indiana United Ways. This brought in an additional $1.1 million for the benefit of the three counties. “We saw first-hand the steady work…


Delaware County Adding New Trail for Recreation, Safety

By Keith Roysdon— Delaware County, IN – People who walk, run or bike on Delaware County’s trails enjoy their recreational opportunities, but also their convenience for access to retail stores, restaurants and other businesses. They appreciate the added safety factor, since trails act as sidewalks along busy streets and roads. And now the Delaware County commissioners are adding even more trail mileage in one of the area’s most traffic-intensive business districts. The county has announced 1.5 miles of new trail…


Meg Jercha, Isaac Denniston Named MCS Teachers of the Year

By Andy Klotz— Muncie, IN– Muncie Community Schools’ has named Megan Jercha and Isaac Denniston as its Teachers of the Year for the 2020-21 school year. Jercha, a 4th grade teacher at North View Elementary, is the district’s primary Teacher of the Year (grades K-5) while Denniston, a Choir teacher at Northside Middle School, is its secondary Teacher of the Year (grades 6-12). MCS administrators selected Jercha for her dedication and leadership as she helped develop curriculum while building a…


John Carlson: Some Late Love For Teachers

By John Carlson— Recently I became aware that I had failed to observe Teacher Appreciation Week. Now, as we all know, these are days when darned near everything has an Appreciation Week, and many of them seem pretty iffy. Paper Clips Appreciation Week. Cicada Killer Insect Spray Appreciation Week, which is probably in the works. And somewhere out there is surely a week called Broccoli Appreciation Week, which I choose not to celebrate. But Teacher Appreciation Week is another matter…


Minnetrista Announces Free Community Event: ‘Garden Fair’

By Minnetrista— Muncie, IN—Garden Fair, a free two-day community event, will be returning to Minnetrista in 2021. Garden Fair is the ultimate destination for gardeners of any experience level. On Saturday, June 5, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 6 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. stop by the Garden Fair to visit a wide variety of vendors offering beautiful plants, landscaping tools, and more. Visitors will get a jump start on their summer planting and plans,…


More Than $37,000 Raised for Boys and Girls Clubs of Muncie Summer Camp

By Qiana Clemens, Marketing Committee, Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie would like to thank the generous donors and sponsors of this year’s Great Futures Start With Us event, presented by Magna Powertrain. The virtual event, held on Thursday, April 22, raised more than $37,000. In true Boys & Girls Clubs innovative fashion, the fundraising event shifted to a solely virtual event enabling the Clubs to increase the net amount raised for…


United Way Community Diaper Drive Kicks Off

By Holly Juip— Muncie, IN – United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties is kicking off its first Community Diaper Drive. The Diaper Drive will run through June 4. The Community Diaper Drive is a community-wide donation effort, done in partnership with local businesses and organizations, to stock local baby pantries with diapers for struggling families. This year, the Community Diaper Drive will also take place in Henry, Randolph, Madison and Fayette counties. Diapers are one of the most expensive…


Community Foundation Announces More 2021 Scholarship Recipients 

By Kallie Sulanke— Congratulations to the following graduates – Colin Ashby, a senior at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, is the recipient of the E.K. Keesling Memorial Scholarship and the Nicholas Brooks Sherfy Memorial Scholarship. Colin plans to attend Ivy Tech Community College for general studies. He is the son of Shannon and Jena Ashby. Hudson Bouw, a senior at Yorktown High School, is the recipient of the Carolyn A. Lucas Scholarship. Hudson plans to attend Taylor University to study mathematics….