By Barbara Schafer— Muncie, IN—Jim Faulkner’s dedication, sensitivity, and skill as a painter for more than 50 years made him one of the most revered artists in our region and state. In a 2006 article, Jim said “I’ve always loved Indiana and it’s change of season, and I had missed it when I was gone . . . Indiana is as beautiful as any place in the world.” Jim Faulkner passed away at 86 in January. A public reception celebrating…
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By Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, IN—Seven local teachers will receive $2,749.87 in Robert P. Bell Education Grants from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. Across the county, 1,000s of students benefit from Bell Education Grants each year. Awards of up to $450 are available through the Bell Grants program. Teachers in public and private K-12 schools in Delaware County, Ind., are invited to apply for this competitive funding throughout the school year to enhance learning in their classrooms. Teachers may…
By Conner Tighe— Muncie, IN—For many years, the Ross Community Center has advocated for the well-being of youth throughout the southside neighborhoods with the yearly Youth Little League program. With the strong financial support of the Ball Brother’s Foundation, IU Health Ball Memorial Foundation, Vectren Foundation, Lowe’s Foundation, and Project Reinvest, and with the support of local voices like previous mayor Dennis Tyler, construction of the two new ballfields began in 2016 and the fields were inaugurated in 2018. In 2018 and 2019, approximately 300 kids ages 4-12 participated in the…
By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— Muncie, IN—Heather Williams was presented with the “Citizen of the Month Award” at the Muncie City Council meeting Monday night. Council president Jeff Robinson said, “Heather Williams serves as an associate director in Ball State’s Office of Community Engagement and also as the Building Better Neighborhoods program manager working directly with the city’s neighborhood associations to help build capacity and make connections with Ball State faculty, staff, and students and programs.” In her non-profit volunteer work,…
By Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN— Intersection, a full-service marketing and branding agency in downtown Muncie, recently earned three top awards at the 2021 Hermes Creative Awards. The Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals; the competition recognizes outstanding work by creative professionals in the traditional and emerging media industry. “AMCP judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…