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Non-Profit January 3, 2025

Shawnee Heights Baptist Church Closes, Donates $50,000 to YWCA Central Indiana

By WaTasha Barnes Griffin— MUNCIE, IN – Shawnee Heights Baptist Church has announced the closure of its doors after years of serving the Muncie community. As part of its final act of service, the church has generously donated $50,000 to the YWCA Central Indiana to further its efforts in providing essential support and services to unhoused women and children throughout the region. The donation comes as the church’s congregation reflects on its mission to serve those in need and its commitment…

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Non-Profit January 2, 2025

Listening to Our Community: A Lesson in Using Public Knowledge

By Jenni Marsh— MUNCIE, IN—The strength of a community lies in its ability to listen, learn, and act together. At Heart of Indiana United Way, alongside our Community Foundation partners, we’ve had the privilege of engaging with community members to hear their hopes, challenges, and visions for the future. These conversations underscore the value of public knowledge and input in guiding decisions that impact local families, businesses, and organizations. When decision-making bodies, such as city councils and county governments, prioritize…

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Government January 2, 2025

Steve Selvey Appointed to Muncie Sanitary District Board

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN— The City of Muncie is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Selvey to the Muncie Sanitary District Board. This appointment follows Steve’s recent retirement after five years of dedicated service as the City of Muncie Building Commissioner. With a wealth of experience in city governance, infrastructure, and public service, Steve Selvey brings a unique and valuable perspective to the Muncie Sanitary District board. During his tenure as Building Commissioner, Steve played a key role…

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Non-Profit January 2, 2025

American Electric Power Grant Provides New Vehicle for Muncie Mission

By Bob Scott— MUNCIE, IN—A fourth quarter grant from Indiana Michigan Power and the AEP Foundation blessed Muncie Mission with a new vehicle for pick-ups and deliveries. The panel delivery van will support the Mission’s efforts to rescue food donations from local restaurants, food producers, and distribution centers, as well as move clothing, furniture and household items among ministry locations. “This gift is truly a blessing, especially now during the busy holiday season,” said Bob Scott, VP of Development at…

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Health December 29, 2024

Exercise Your Way Into a New Year

By: Nicole L. Koontz— MUNCIE, IN—For many Americans, the holidays are several weeks packed with the hustle and bustle and stress over wearing the perfect outfit, picking out the perfect gift and hosting the perfect party. During all of this, they find themselves stressed out and lacking energy. Many forget about taking care of themselves and wish for a recovery day from the holidays. The simplest way to reduce those stress levels and improve your health is to just get…

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Business December 25, 2024

Indiana American Water Provides Financial Assistance Programs for Customers

By Joel Reuter, External Affairs Manager— GREENWOOD— Indiana American Water offers customers several financial assistance options to help pay their bill. Sometimes finances are stretched thin, and it can be hard to get back on track once an account falls behind. Below is a listing of American Water’s customer assistance programs that can help: Affordability Rate for the First 1,500 Gallons:  Indiana American Water’s 2024 rate case provides an affordability component that was approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC)…

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Entertainment December 24, 2024

Merry Christmas From MuncieJournal.com

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Thank you for supporting, viewing and sharing stories from MuncieJournal.com this past year. From all of us at Woof Boom Radio and MuncieJournal.com, may your holiday be full of peace, love and positivity. We’ve searched high and low for some good contemporary instrumental Christmas music for you to  watch and listen to during the holiday. After months of searching, we found the music below. Over the years, many, many people have asked me about the rotating…

The Niccum Family at a prior Tiny Adams Memorial Christmas Event. Photo by Mike Rhodes.

Entertainment December 20, 2024

Tiny Adams Christmas Eve Event at Fire Station #1

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! The Muncie Fire Department and Muncie Fire Fighters Local 1348 will be hosting the Annual Tiny Adams Memorial Christmas Event for local children on Christmas Eve, from 11am to 5pm at the downtown fire station  #1 located at 421 East Jackson Street. Every child that attends will receive a FREE picture with Santa, hot chocolate and cookies, a candy cane, and a gift. About 100 new bicycles will be given…

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Business December 19, 2024

Tillotson Avenue Project Extended and Lane Restrictions To Continue Into Summer 2025

By Michael Bianski— MUNCIE, IN —Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is extending the ongoing work on the Tillotson Avenue Transmission Line Project due to damage found in the existing underground infrastructure. Crews working to improve the electric reliability for customers in the area planned to install a new power line in an existing underground duct bank, which was found to be damaged. The duct bank is necessary for installing new power lines. As a result, a section along York Prairie Creek…

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Non-Profit December 19, 2024

The Soup Kitchen of Muncie Welcomes New Executive Director

By Nick Werner— MUNCIE, IN — The Soup Kitchen of Muncie is proud to announce the appointment of Kristina Houk as its new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2025. Houk brings a wealth of experience in kitchen management, community outreach, marketing, and relationship building, as well as a deep commitment to addressing food insecurity and supporting the Muncie community. Houk succeeds Loretta Parsons, who retired after 13 years as Executive Director and 20 overall years of remarkable service to the…