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U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.)

Government October 20, 2020

Video: Senator Todd Young on the Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

By Senator Todd Young Press Office— WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued the following statement in support of the nomination of Hoosier Judge Amy Coney Barrett as the next Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court: “I am thrilled with President Trump’s nomination of fellow Hoosier, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, to serve on the Supreme Court. I’ve come to know Amy as an incredibly sharp legal mind, a woman of great integrity, and a dedicated mother of seven. When Americans elected President Trump to office…

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Pictured L-R: Jud Fisher and Ron Fauquher. Photo provided

Non-Profit October 16, 2020

Ron Fauquher, Innovation Connector Board Chair Recognized With Annual Fisher Governance Award

By Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN — This year’s Fisher Governance Award, annually presented by Ball Brothers Foundation, was awarded to Ron Fauquher, chair of the Innovation Connector Board of Directors. Fauquher was honored with the award at the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s 126th Annual Meeting Celebration on Oct. 15. The John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award annually honors a non-profit board member in Delaware County for exemplary leadership, integrity, responsibility and accountability. “This year, more than ever, has demonstrated…

My airplane made me happy. Now it’s making somebody else happy. Photo by Nancy Carlson

Carlson October 16, 2020

John Carlson: ‘It Was Fun While It Lasted’

By John Carlson— About two years ago, I bought an airplane. About two weeks ago, I sold my airplane. In the intervening years, I did a lot of thinking, mostly about the fact that some people probably shouldn’t own airplanes. On the other hand, if I hadn’t owned my Quicksilver GT400 ultralight, I’d never have understood this important truth. What I have also learned is that, while an owner needn’t be some hotshot certified airframe and powerplant technician to successfully…

H.E.E.L.S. Champions and YWCA board members

Non-Profit October 16, 2020

YWCA Central Indiana Meets Goal For ‘Put Yourself In Her H.E.E.L.S.’ Event

By Keri Whalen— Muncie, IN—YWCA Central Indiana is proud to celebrate the success of their 2020 Put Yourself In Her H.E.E.L.S. virtual event. In the midst of a global pandemic, YWCA staff and board members were concerned with the outcome of a fundraising event, but they were determined to continue making a difference in the lives of women and children. Moving the event online for the first time was a new experience for everybody, but the safety of their residents,…

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 October 15, 2020

Delaware County Weekly COVID-19 Update, October 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.  Delaware County is experiencing a spike in positive COVID-19 cases. As of Oct. 15, the Delaware…

Kory Gipson, a member of the ADVANCE program is pictured. Photo by Darik Hall

Business October 15, 2020

Innovation Connector Creates a Four-Month Intensive Business Development Program for Entrepreneurs

By Alexis Dishman— Muncie, IN–In September of 2020, the Innovation Connector of Muncie released a four-month intensive business development program for emerging and existing small business owners in Delaware County called ADVANCE. The objective of the ADVANCE program is to help business owners move forward purposefully by utilizing the Innovation Connector’s abundance of business support services and programs. The Innovation Connector invited business owners and entrepreneurs to sign up at no cost thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation…

Non-Profit October 15, 2020

TeenWorks to Hold 2nd Annual Fall Futures Breakfast on October 28th

By Kari Wissle, Muncie Regional Director— Muncie, IN—TeenWorks, Inc. is a non-profit organization driven to empower teens to achieve excellence in community, college, and career. The Indianapolis based non-profit, serves teens in Marion and Delaware County, and is led locally by Regional Director, Kari Wissel. A teens participation in TeenWorks programming begins through the organizations Summer Program; a 6-week community-based employment experience that allows students to gain the skills necessary to be successful in their first jobs. By partnering with…

YMCA of Muncie, 500 S Mulberry St, Muncie, IN 47305 Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Health October 14, 2020

YMCA Announces Free Six-Week Program to Recharge Body and Spirit

By Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN–Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? The YMCA of Muncie invites YOU to participate in a free six-week STRONG challenge designed to help transform spirit, mind and body. “Now, more than ever, our community needs to heal, recharge and refocus.” Says YMCA of Muncie CEO, Chad Zaucha. “The pandemic has worn us down and isolated us in many ways. This challenge provides an opportunity to holistically reclaim your health by becoming strong in spirit, mind and…

A view inside the George and Frances Ball Foundation lobby inside the newly remodeled Emens Auditorium. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment October 14, 2020

Emens Auditorium to Present Two LIVE Virtual Events

By Kristi Chambers— Muncie, IN—Our house is just not the same without our patrons. Though we are not yet hosting in-person performances, we are looking forward to seeing you again soon! In the meantime, we have been filling the gap by bringing to your house virtual content in the form of interviews, tours, playlists, artist videos, and now LIVE virtual events. These events are free and open to the public. Simply visit bsu.edu/emens to complete your event reservation. The events themselves will…

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Non-Profit October 13, 2020

Boys & Girls Club and YMCA Partner to Help MCS Students Enrolled in Virtual Learning Program

By Amy Logan— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie are excited to announce a new program, in partnership with the YMCA of Muncie, to help support our families, our schools, and most importantly our kids during a difficult academic year. Starting Monday, October 26th, the Clubs will be opening a school day program for Muncie Community School students who are currently enrolled in the Virtual Learning Program. Students in grades K-12 can participate in a hybrid of virtual…