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Rock On! School of Rock Opens April 28 at Muncie Civic Theatre in Downtown Muncie

Entertainment April 28, 2023

Rock On! School of Rock Opens April 28 at Muncie Civic Theatre in Downtown Muncie

By Michelle Kinsey, for Muncie Civic Theatre— MUNCIE – Take notes, class. There will be a quiz at the end of this article. Today’s lesson is about “School of Rock,” a musical opening this week at Muncie Civic Theatre. “School of Rock” is about struggling musician Dewey Finn, who needs cash and poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Dewey decides to ditch the curriculum and start a band with his students, convincing them to trade their…

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Muncie Central Seniors Have Until May 3rd to Apply for ,000 College Scholarship

Education April 28, 2023

Muncie Central Seniors Have Until May 3rd to Apply for $5,000 College Scholarship

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Central High School seniors planning to go to college after graduation have until Wednesday, May 3, to apply for the Harris-Jones Scholarship, which is worth $5,000 and can be renewed for up to four years. Students may secure an application from the Muncie Central Guidance Office to apply for the scholarship, which is managed by the Muncie Central High School Alumni Association. Sherry Harris-Jones, a 1962 Muncie Central graduate, and her husband, Ralph Jones, established…

Wildflower Celebration is a Brilliant Display of Spring and Nature 

Non-Profit April 27, 2023

Wildflower Celebration is a Brilliant Display of Spring and Nature 

By Kelley V. Phillips, Communications & Outreach Manager, RTLC— MUNCIE, IN – Red-tail Land Conservancy invites the community to enjoy one of east central Indiana’s best displays of spring wildflowers at their Wildflower Celebration on Sunday, May 7 from 1pm-4pm at Phyllis and Frank Yuhas Woods near Farmland, IN. Headquartered in Muncie, Red-tail Land Conservancy manages nature preserves across the region. One of which is Phyllis and Frank Yuhas Woods, a pristine forest that has remained undeveloped for 200 years…

TeenWorks Provides Kids With Meaningful Life Skills

Non-Profit April 27, 2023

TeenWorks Provides Kids With Meaningful Life Skills

By Stacey Shannon— MUNCIE, IN—Designed to give teens their first employment experiences as well as life skills to benefit them throughout college and beyond, TeenWorks is a local non-profit that is making a big impact by empowering teens to achieve excellence in community, college and career. TeamWork’s Director of Eastern Indiana Kari Wissel said this summer the organization will employ more than 100 students in the Muncie area for six weeks. Each student works at a non-profit agency four days…

Delaware County to Help With Funding Infrastructure of Much-Needed Daycare Facility

Government April 26, 2023

Delaware County to Help With Funding Infrastructure of Much-Needed Daycare Facility

By Keith Roysdon— DELAWARE COUNTY, Indiana—Delaware County officials have agreed to help with funding infrastructure for a much-needed daycare center in the county. Kaleidoscope Kids Daycare, owned by longtime local daycare provider Janelle Kramer, will serve up to 180 children when finished. The project, consisting of a new state-of-the-art building 13,850 square feet in size, will be located at the southwest corner of Wheeling and Moore roads in Muncie. The Delaware County Redevelopment Commission will provide up to $250,000 in…

City of Muncie and Ivy Tech Community College Partner for ‘MuncieMatters’

Education, Government April 26, 2023

City of Muncie and Ivy Tech Community College Partner for ‘MuncieMatters’

By Lesley DeVoss—  MUNCIE, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College and the City of Muncie are partnering to help those who need it most. This unique partnership provides residents of Muncie an opportunity to leverage the value of living in Muncie and having access to Ivy Tech Community College. Through the model set by the WorkMatters program at Ivy Tech Muncie, the MuncieMatters staff and Student Success Champion Network will work with community services to help residents strengthen their lives….

Local Support Hub Aims to Combat Summer Learning Loss 

Non-Profit April 26, 2023

Local Support Hub Aims to Combat Summer Learning Loss 

Education Support Hub has been refocused to promote summer and after-school programs. By Education Support Hub— MUNCIE, IN — Students, parents, staff, and members of the Muncie community have a new resource designed to make finding summer and after-school learning programs easier. The Education Support Hub provides information about summer camps, after-school options, and community programs. Many of these programs are free or low-cost for families. It is a free service offering email subscriptions, social media feeds, and forms to…

Muncie Central Students Raise Nearly ,300 for Local Youth

Education April 25, 2023

Muncie Central Students Raise Nearly $1,300 for Local Youth

By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN. – Like a lot of 8-year-old boys, Asher Mann loves Minecraft, Roblox and Legos®. He also loves his pet rat, Rattata. Asher is a pretty resilient kid. Born at just 36 weeks, his first eight days on earth were spent in the infant intensive care unit. Later, he was diagnosed with congenital scoliosis and some bone deformities. Then, last month, another major physical challenge – a brain tumor. Shortly after that diagnosis, Hank Voss was…

Angela Beck Installed as Altrusa District Six Governor

Non-Profit April 24, 2023

Angela Beck Installed as Altrusa District Six Governor

By Altrusa Club of Muncie— MUNCIE, IN—The 67th District Six Altrusa Conference was held last month at the Horizon Convention Center in downtown Muncie, IN. Held annually in spring, the conference is an opportunity for fun, educational workshops, networking, sharing, skill building, electing leadership, and celebrating the accomplishments of individuals and clubs within District Six. During the Conference, our own Angela Beck was installed as District Six Governor at the Installation Dinner on the evening of April 22, 2023. Angela…

Brandon Isler—Member of Pridemark Construction’s ‘Future Leaders of America’ Series

Business, Education April 24, 2023

Brandon Isler—Member of Pridemark Construction’s ‘Future Leaders of America’ Series

Editor’s note: The Future Leaders of America series profiles high school seniors who display leadership qualities in their school and the community. The series is brought to you by Pridemark Construction. By Stacey Shannon— MUNCIE, IN—When it comes to academics, Brandon Isler is focused. Not only is the Delta High School senior a successful student, but he’s also excelled on the school’s academic and spell bowl teams. In fact, this year, the spell bowl team placed second in regionals, which…