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From left to right: Michael Aikin, Javier Onate, and Kelby Stallings. Not pictured: Delyn Harty-Isom. Photo provided.

Education February 14, 2017

Four Muncie Central Students Named Inaugural “Rising Stars of Indiana”

By: Holly Ford— Muncie, IN —Four Muncie Central students were recognized in the inaugural Rising Stars of Indiana program, sponsored by the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP). A total of 971 high school juniors from 256 schools were named “Rising Stars.” Each Indiana high school was invited to recognize up to four students currently in the 11th grade, based on their academic achievement. Congratulations to the following Muncie Central 2017 Rising Stars! Michael Aikin, Delyn Harty-Isom, Javier Onate, and Kelby Stallings. “The…

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2017 Delaware County Fair Events

Entertainment February 13, 2017

2017 Delaware County Fair Board and Events Announced

Muncie, IN – The 165th  edition of the Delaware County Fair is pleased to announce the new board and schedule of events for 2017. Delaware County Fair Board of Directors: Executive Board; President, Mark DiFabio; Treasurer, Donna Patterson; Secretary, Pam McCammon; and Vice Presidents, Dan White, Melanie Marshall, Bart Keesling, Jim Glore, and Jim St. Myer Board Members: Carly Acree King, Lynde Bratton, Bob Brown, Jim Fowler, Tom Ison, Jane Lasater, Tom Rector, Jon Sipes, Jeff Smoot, Luke Toole, Charlie Walker, and Eldon Reid…

MutualBank Benches constructed out of recycled plastic.

Business, Non-Profit February 13, 2017

MutualBank Donates Benches to Local Non-Profits

By: Jamie Faulkner— Muncie, IN – MutualBank donated sixteen benches, recycled from plastic lids to non-profits throughout Indiana. Throughout 2015 and 2016, MutualBank employees and customers collected plastic lids from a variety of sources such as bottles of water, laundry detergent, peanut butter jars, etc. The goal was for each employee to collect a total of two pounds of plastic which would result in 850 lbs. of plastic that would be recycled and turned into park benches. MutualBank achieved 100% participation…

Angie Everroad. Photo provided.

Business February 13, 2017

Whitinger & Company Announces Promotion of Angie Everroad

By: Sheena Peters— Muncie, IN– Whitinger & Company is proud to announce the promotion of Angie Everroad to the new position of Processing Manager for the regional accounting and advisory firm. Angie is a graduate of Muncie Central High School and Indiana Business College where she received an associate’s degree in Business Administration and an associate’s degree in Management. She joined Whitinger & Company in 1998 and has served as a significant member of the firm’s Processing Department for the…

Photo by: Stephanie Wiechmann, IPR News

Education February 13, 2017

Ball State University Retains Broadcast Rights for WIPB

By: BSU News— MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State University will retain operation of its public broadcasting station, WIPB, university officials announced today. Since fall of 2015, the university had been a participant in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) voluntary spectrum auction, which was conducted nationally in an effort to acquire broadcast capabilities for mobile providers. The university’s Board of Trustees authorized participation in the preliminary FCC auction process in September of 2015 to determine whether Ball State could fulfill its…

Richard Morris at Wapahani High School. Photo provided.

Education February 13, 2017

Liberty-Perry Alumni Association to Hold Alumni Walkway Fundraiser

By: Richard Morris— Selma, IN—The Liberty-Perry Alumni Association (LPAA) is a 501©(3) non-profit organization that serves Wapahani, Center and Selma high schools and alumni. Established in 2008, the LPAA gives out two annual scholarships to graduating Wapahani seniors.  In addition, the LPAA sponsors the annual Wapahani All Classes Reunion held annually in August during Selma Bluebird Days.  This year’s Reunion will be the 4th annual. The LPAA has developed and is currently selling engraved bricks for the first of its…

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Non-Profit February 11, 2017

Community Meets Match to Double Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund

Muncie, Ind. –The town of Selma and Liberty and Perry Townships will see increased community grantmaking thanks to generous residents whose donations captured matching dollars. Started in 2012 through The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc.’s Acorn program, the Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment matured quickly with the help of local residents and matching dollars from the Foundation’s Rural Philanthropy Fund. The charge was led by members of the town council, both township governments, and the local school…

Aerial image overlooking the downtown area, Muncie Central High School, and White River. Photo by: Michael Wolfe

Education February 10, 2017

MCS Receives $50,000 Grant from Lilly Endowment Comprehensive Counseling Initiative

By: Holly Ford— Muncie IN—Muncie Community Schools has received a planning grant of $50,000 under Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Comprehensive Counseling Initiative for Indiana K-12 Students. The aim of the Counseling Initiative is to increase significantly the number of K-12 students in Indiana public school corporations and charter schools who are emotionally healthy, realize academic success, graduate from high school, obtain valuable postsecondary credentials, certifications and degrees necessary for meaningful employment, and are prepared to compete and prosper in the global…

Crawl space inhabitants are pushing their luck. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson February 10, 2017

John Carlson: Time for Ban on Raccoons

By: John Carlson— I don’t believe in ghosts, much, but I do believe in raccoons. If I ever doubted raccoons exist – which, of course, I didn’t – proof of them has become irrefutable of late, since a whole family of the pesky varmints has apparently moved under our house. It all started with an occasional bump in the night. “What’s that?” Nan would ask. Naturally, being a world-class chicken, my first thought would be that somebody built our house…

St. Lawrence Catholic School.

Education February 9, 2017

Saint Lawrence Catholic School To Hold Open House on Sunday

By: Rob Frey, Principal— Saint Lawrence Catholic School will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, February 12, from 1 to 3 PM. Families interested in learning about our high-achieving K through 5 school will have the opportunity to take a tour and visit with the principal and teachers. We welcome all families who value faith, service and quality academics, you don’t have to be Catholic to attend. Scholarship and financial aid options will be discussed as well. Our school is located…