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Education May 3, 2021

St. Michael Catholic School Is New Name After Unification of Catholic Schools

By Tara Edmondson— Muncie, IN—The City of Muncie has a rich history of Catholic education. St. Lawrence Catholic School was founded in 1881 and has educated thousands of Muncie community members in its 140-year history. St. Mary Catholic School was founded in 1949 and has been an integral part of the Muncie community. In August of 2020, the three Catholic churches of Muncie: St. Francis of Assisi, St. Lawrence, and St. Mary, united to form the Muncie Catholic pastorate to…

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From left to right; top to bottom: Hayden Armstrong, Riley Brand, Sydney Cook, Addie Davis, Laura Fowler, Makayla Grow, Michael C. Heskett, Colbey Kring, Gavin T. Noble, Sydney Marcella Smith, and Khoa Weston.

Education May 2, 2021

Community Foundation Announces More 2021 Scholarship Recipients 

By Kallie Sulanke— Congratulations to the following graduates – Hayden Armstrong, a senior at Delta High School, is the recipient of the Tom Devine Memorial Scholarship. Hayden plans to attend Ball State University to study psychology. She is the daughter of Maurgan Hulecki and Bradley Armstrong. Riley Brand, a senior at Delta High School, is the recipient of the Delaware Community Schools Memorial Scholarship and the Charles L. Whitehair Memorial Scholarship. Riley plans to attend Huntington University to study ag-business…

It takes more than a dictionary to make some lives sound exciting. Photo by Nancy Carlson

Carlson April 30, 2021

John Carlson: When Writing ‘The End’

By John Carlson— Even if you are one of those nearly brain-dead, thoughtless husbands whose wife complains you never listen to her, here’s a verbal exchange guaranteed to get your attention. “Honey!” Nancy hollered at me recently. “Have you written your obituary yet?” All I could say to that was, “Uhhh …” So to be clear, writing our obituaries is a thing we’re doing these days at Casa del Carlson. We’re not getting any younger, you know? But the fact…

Jim Mansfield

Business April 30, 2021

Mansfield Retiring from Muncie Visitors Bureau

By MVB via Facebook— Muncie, IN—The Delaware County Convention and Tourism Commission announced at its monthly meeting today that Jim Mansfield, Executive Director of the Muncie visitors Bureau, is retiring from his position effective April 30, 2021. Mansfield began his service to the Muncie visitors Bureau as a commission member for ten years prior to assuming the leadership position as the Executive Director in 2001. When asked to share his thoughts, Mansfield said, “I have been fortunate to have served…

Wes Del Principal Adam Perdue

Education April 30, 2021

Wes Del Principal Honored By Indiana Association of School Principals

By Wes Del Facebook— Wes-Del Community Schools is proud to announce that Mr. Adam Perdue, Wes-Del Middle/High School principal, has been named the 2021 Indiana Association of School Principals District 6 “High School Principal of the Year.” Wes-Del superintendent, Kyle Mealy, had this to say about Mr. Perdue’s recognition. “On behalf of the Wes-Del Board of Trustees and the entire Wes-Del school community, I want to congratulate Mr. Perdue on this well deserved honor. Mr. Perdue has worked tirelessly to…

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion.

Health April 29, 2021

Delaware County Weekly COVID-19 Update, April 29th

Editor’s note: The following COVID-19 update is brought to you through a collaboration of healthcare partners including Delaware County Health Department, Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, Delaware County Office of Information, and other major healthcare providers. Delaware County weekly COVID-19 updates are released every Thursday and include information from the Indiana State Department of Health county metrics dashboard, which is updated every Wednesday afternoon.  Delaware County has gone from blue to yellow on the Indiana State Department of Health’s county…

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Entertainment April 29, 2021

‘Muncie Mystery’ Set For May 6th In Downtown Muncie

By Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN– Do you have the brains, heart and courage to solve the Muncie Mystery? A crime – pretend crime, of course – has been committed and we need YOUR help finding the culprit and the “weapon” used. Join fellow citizen CSI: Emerald City investigators for the second Muncie Mystery during First Thursday on May 6 in downtown Muncie. According to reports, a break-in has occurred at the Wizard of Oz’s secret Muncie laboratory in the “Emerald City” neighborhood. The suspect,…

MCS administrative offices. Photo provided

Education April 28, 2021

$1,000 Stipends Coming to Muncie Community Schools Employees

 By Andy Klotz— District’s summer programs now open for registration Muncie, Ind. – The Muncie Community Schools Board of Trustees has approved $1,000 stipends for all MCS employees actively working (not on full-time leave) during the current school year. The stipends are to reward employees for the additional work and effort required to keep schools open and students safe over the past year. The one-time payments will be distributed on the first pay period following the end of the 2020-21…

Photo courtesy of Burris Laboratory School

Education April 28, 2021

Burris Laboratory School Recognized as One of State’s Best High Schools

By Ball State Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – U.S. News & World Report recognized Burris Laboratory School as the ninth-best high school in the state of Indiana in its annual Best High Schools Ranking, which was released Tuesday morning. Burris was founded in 1929 by Teachers College; it is now operated and managed by Ball State as a laboratory school for the University. “This is an honor for our faculty and staff and our students at Burris,” said Dr….

Hayley Keihn. Photo provided.

Education April 27, 2021

Ivy Tech Community College: A Perfect Option For Local Medical Student

By Lesley DeVoss— Muncie, IN – In 2017, Hayley Keihn graduated from Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County with her associate degree in Medical Assisting. Keihn’s life had never been easy, but her decision to pursue her degree in medical assisting was. She took a chance to make a change in her life and this allowed her to live more comfortably and become more secure, financially. “I spent six years in getting my associates degree because I was allowed to…