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Entertainment April 20, 2021

Summer Camps at Minnetrista

By Minnetrista— Muncie, IN—The warm weather is a reminder that the school year is almost over and summer is on its way.  Now is the perfect time for caregivers to consider fun activities that will keep their kiddos engaged and entertained. Minnetrista is now accepting enrollment for Summer Camps, four unique day camps for kids ages 8 -14, created to inspire learning and cultivate creativity. Glass Artists Camps The adventure begins with the Glass Artists Camp from June 7-11. It’s…

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Pokey Lafarge is pictured performing at a previous "Muncie Three Trails Music Series" concert. Photo provided

Entertainment April 20, 2021

Muncie Three Trails Music Series is Back for 2021

By Rick Zeigler— Muncie, IN—After taking an unplanned year off in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Muncie Three Trails Music Series is pleased to be back and officially announce its 2021 lineup. This will be the 8thseason in which the series presents critically acclaimed national recording artists in four FREE concerts at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. All shows begin at 7 PM and are all ages. Complete information on the series and all artists, including samples of…

Sidney Electric is located at 3100 E. Co Rd 350 N. in Muncie. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Business April 19, 2021

Sidney Electric: A Local Company That ‘Brings Electricity to Life’

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— Muncie IN—Earning the respect and trust of their customers has been a priority for Sidney Electric since their inception in 1953. By performing accurate, on-time work with the care and concern you’d receive from a friend, they have built their business on a solid foundation of relationships that continue to stand the test of time. And since they can boast nearly 70 years of knowledge in their field, they can also promise customers a degree and…

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Health April 16, 2021

Optimus Primary Grants Propel Muncie’s Medical Training Programs Beyond Pandemic

By Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN — Especially evidenced by the pandemic, there is value in having a united, collaborative network of healthcare entities within a community. Recognizing this value, Ball Brothers Foundation has been funding a strategic partnership of healthcare anchor institutions in the community since 2016. In the height of COVID-19, thispartnership—Optimus Primary—continued to grow, with the foundation awarding $160,000 in funding to the program at the end of 2020. This funding aids a range of new efforts underway…

When the new prayer flags come out, better weather is on the way. Photo by Nancy Carlson.

Carlson April 16, 2021

John Carlson: Flapping Flags Bring Color

By John Carlson— Come every spring, the most profuse bursts of color out back erupt from our Tibetan prayer flags. They are cheap yet beautiful pieces of eye-catching art. Strung together in twenty-foot lengths of red, white, blue, yellow and green, they lift our spirits with every warm breeze that lifts their edges, promising us the snow is likely finished, and that throwing a pork chop on the grill will no longer require pulling on a parka. Just like cleaning…

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 15, 2021

Delaware County Covid-19 Update, April 15th

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. This week, Indiana paused all Johnson & Johnson vaccines at the recommendation of the FDA and…

A sure sign of spring—the return of hummingbirds to Muncie. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit April 15, 2021

Muncie Action Plan Task Force III SpringZing Photo Contest 

By MAP Task Force 3— Muncie, IN—In January, 2021, Task Force 3 organized a group of MAP board members and committed community leaders to develop a “pro-Muncie” marketing campaign. The idea was to create a way that people could collaboratively share the things that they love about living in Muncie while also observing safe social distancing guidelines. Among the many ideas discussed was a quarterly themed photo contest that in which people could share images of their favorite features of our fair…

Cooley Park is located at 3120 S Mock Ave, Muncie, IN 47302

Government April 15, 2021

City Of Muncie Update On Improvements To City Parks

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— Muncie, IN—Since the beginning of his administration, Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour has made it abundantly clear that improving and expanding Muncie city parks would be a priority. In fact, in many of the mayor’s frequent community update videos on Facebook, he often highlights new things happening at city parks. MuncieJournal.com spoke with parks superintendent Carl Malone, to get an expanded picture and timeline for a few of the city parks. Cooley Park Cooley Park is tucked…

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Education April 15, 2021

Northside Middle School Lease With Ball State Renewed

By Andy Klotz— Agreement now extends to 2024 Muncie, Ind. – The Muncie Community Schools Board of Trustees last night approved the renewal of the district’s lease with Ball State University (BSU) for Northside Middle School. The new deal extends the agreement through June 30, 2024, and reinforces the two institutions’ commitment of “placing learners first.” “Ball State does so much to support our students and staff and we couldn’t be more appreciative,” MCS Director of Public Education and CEO…

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We Fly April 14, 2021

Ball State University Extends COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Hours, Adds Waiting List

By Ball State Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – Ball State University has extended the hours of its on-campus COVID-19 vaccination clinic, while also establishing a waiting list for those requesting to receive the Moderna vaccine before their scheduled appointment. The vaccination clinic is open to the general public from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday through May 21, 2021, at the Health Professions Building’s Interprofessional Community Clinics, 1613 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie, IN 47303….