By: Mike Rhodes— When we started planning for the launch of the Muncie Journal, we openly discussed the issue of whether or not to allow user comments on our stories. It did not take us long to decide not to. We felt that there were numerous other options for people to share and comment on Muncie Journal stories via social media. So far, that decision has been a good one. The lack of commenting directly on the site keeps the…
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By: Casey Stanley— The stage was set. I’m talking movie script type stuff. At stake? A trip to the Little League® Softball World Series. Win or go home. The #1 and #2 seeds squaring off in the championship game. Two undefeated tourney teams who had breezed through their first five tournament games. A core group of local kids – coached by their dads – who’ve played together with this goal in mind since they were six. A starting pitcher who…
By: Casey Stanley— Team Indiana (Yorktown JAA), the #2 seed, jumped on the #3 seed, Team Michigan, early and managed to hang on 7-3 to earn its first ever birth in the Little League® Majors (12U) Softball Regional Tournament Championship game. The contest pits Team Iowa and Team Indiana, the tournaments #1 and #2 seeds, respectively, in a showdown Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. in Indianapolis. The winner of the game earns the right to represent the Little League’s Central…
Story and Photos By: Casey Stanley— When considering community development options, many city governments jump at the opportunity to build new homes, parks, restaurants, and offices to attract business, and raise standards of living. Fewer make youth sports a strategic focal point. For the town of Yorktown, Ind., however, it just made sense. “The highly-rated quality of life for the Town of Yorktown can be directly attributed to our various community organizations, and more importantly the people involved with those…
By: Gail Werner— Snkar Mam’s dreams of coming to America led him to Ball State, where he’s now one of 24 Iraqis participating in a monthlong educational exchange hosted by the university’s Center for International Development (CID). “To me, America … it’s the entire world,” said Mam, 23, who is studying petroleum engineering in his hometown of Kirkuk. “The place everyone wants to come. The things we are learning here to help us serve as leaders back home are priceless.” Ball State…
By: Casey Stanley— Team Indiana (Yorktown JAA) wrapped up pool play by beating both Ohio and Iowa in the Little League® Majors (12U) Softball Regional Tournament in Indianapolis. Yorktown enters the single elimination tournament of six teams as the second seed. By way of their seeding, the Tigers earn a bye and will play at 4 p.m. on Wednesday for a trip to the championship game in what is perhaps the most highly-publicized and prestigious youth sports contest in the…
Athletic Physicals: July 29, 2015 from 12:00-3:00 in the nurse’s clinic at Central HS Concussion Impact Testing: July 29, 2015 (12:00-3:00) and August 3, 2015 (8:00am or 1:00 pm.) Physicals and Impact testing forms must be turned in the Athletic Office prior to 1st practice. 1st Official Practice Date and Times July 31st Girls Golf: 9:00-11:30am at Crestview Golf Course August 3rd: Boy’s Soccer: 8:00am – 10:00 am Practice Soccer Field Football: Varsity, Reserve and Freshman: 4:00pm -7:00pm – Stadium…
By: Casey Stanley— Lexie Robertson led Yorktown – both from the plate and the mound – to victory against Kentucky on Monday 13-7 to improve to 2-0 in pool play at the Little League® Central Region Majors (12u) Softball tournament in Indianapolis. Yorktown continues play Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The earlier contest is a continuation of a game that was postponed from Sunday (due to weather) against Ohio from Sunday. The Tigers will pick up play in…
By: Chris Taylor— Once upon a time if you didn’t have time to cook between work and picking up the kids from soccer practice you just ordered pizza or made an extra stop before finally making it home. Today, one Muncie business wants to deliver your meal curbside. Tranzind Delivery has already delivered meals to 100 + Muncie families since launching in May. “We’ve been really impressed with the response from users and restaurant managers, said Tranzind Delivery co-founder, Jordan…
Story and feature photo by: Danielle Jones— Artisan grilled cheese has made its way to Muncie. The Wedge is Yorktown’s newest dining establishment located just at the intersection of SR 32 and Nebo in Yorktown. Owner Steve Wickliffe says their mission is simple— to serve delicious food, at an affordable price. “We want to offer more of a variety to the Yorktown area. We developed the menu 100 percent on our own,” said Wickliffe. The menu offers seventeen different sandwiches, including your standard…