By: John Carlson— The other day I heard a terrible screeching, kind of like a cat in heat, that made my proverbial skin crawl. Then I realized it was me, singing. This amazed me, because there was a time when my voice was pretty good. Back in high school, for example, I considered joining the choir, but didn’t because I feared it would cut into the 10 minutes a week I devoted to studying. Later, even well into my adult…
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By: Rebecca Bruce— Muncie, IN—On Friday, November 17, 2017, a total of 22 children saw their adoptions finalized at the Delaware County Justice Center as part of National Adoption Day. 14 families left the event with smiles on their faces, balloons on the arms of children, and thankful hearts. The hearings started at 1 p.m. in the Honorable John M. Feick’s courtroom and ended just before 4:30 p.m. in the Honorable Marianne L. Vorhees’ courtroom. The youngest child to be…
By: Carli Scalf— Muncie, IN—This Sunday, Ball State students will be bringing a new conversation about women in film to the community with the premiere of the documentary, “Amplified: A Conversation with Women in American Film Sound.” The event will be held at the AMC Showplace in Muncie at 1 p.m on December 3rd. It includes a screening of the 30-minute film and discussion from students and faculty on the making of the project. “Amplified” offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on a…
Muncie, IN—Nine local teachers will receive $3,076 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. Funded projects are creative or innovative classroom projects designed to stimulate learning in students. All Delaware County teachers are invited to apply during any of the four grant cycles. Awards for the second…
By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—For days prior to November 5th, area meteorologists were warning ECI residents that a significant weather event could take place here. In fact, The Weather Channel™ upgraded our area to a TORCON Level 5, meaning there was a 50 % chance a tornado could occur within 50 miles of your residence. Waves of low pressure moved along a strong cold front on November 5th, generating strong to severe thunderstorms. And a tornado or two. Mayor Dennis Tyler was…
By: Victoria Meldrum— Muncie, IN—What will the 2018 economy look like in Muncie? How does a culture of integrity affect local businesses? These questions will be explored at the 22nd annual Indiana Economic Outlook luncheon, to be held Thursday, December 7th in downtown Muncie at the Horizon Convention Center. The event, open to business professionals and the general community, features a luncheon and presentations by Michael J. Hicks, director of the Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research, and…
By: Jennifer Johnson— Muncie, IN—Celebrate the holiday season with The Muncie Symphony Orchestra! Join the MSO and guests for the annual Fisher/Shafer Holiday Pops concert this Saturday, December 2, at 4 p.m. in Emens Auditorium. Youth tickets (K-12) are just $5 and Adult single tickets starting at $25. Ball State students FREE in advance with ID. For tickets, contact the Emens Box Office at 765.285.1539. “I look forward to sharing a joyful afternoon with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra, Ball State…
By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—The Horizon Convention Center was bustling with convention activity from all over the state during the month of November. The Indiana Association of Behavioral Consultants (IN-ABC) held their 10th Annual Conference at the Horizon Convention Center on November 2nd and 3rd. Over 220 participants attended the conference. The IN-ABC Annual Conference focuses solely on issues that may impact, or have impacted, and individual with disabilities who display maladaptive behaviors. IN-ABC is the primary trade association in…
Giving Tuesday at Muncie Civic Theater Muncie, IN—Giving Tuesday is a day of charitable donations worldwide. Today, Muncie Civic Theatre would like to share a story of giving back. As the historic Muncie Civic Theatre prepares to open its doors again to the public after months of renovations, it is still seeking donations to reach its goal of $2.5 million. Everyone has their own personal story of why they give. For some, it’s love of the arts, for others it’s more…
By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. awarded $61,559 to five non-profit organizations during the fourth Quarterly Competitive Grant cycle of 2017. The Community Foundation’s purpose is to improve the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County for this generation and generations to come. Quarterly Competitive Grants are awarded to fund projects for which there is a demonstrable community benefit in one of the following areas of interest: arts…