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Education July 10, 2023

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Application Now Available

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN— Incoming high school seniors can now apply online for the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship administered by The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County. Applicants must be residents of Delaware County, Ind., and attend an accredited high school in Delaware County. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship in Muncie and Delaware County awards a student who possesses leadership potential who is well-rounded and community-minded. The scholarship covers tuition and required fees for four years of…

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Faeries, Sprites, & Lights at Minnetrista. Photo provided

Entertainment July 7, 2023

Minnetrista Announces This Year’s Faeries, Sprites, & Lights Event

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, IN— The faeries are back and better than ever. Faeries, Sprites, & Lights at Minnetrista will be held July 27 through 29 from 5 to 9 p.m., with a special sensory-friendly event on July 29 from 1–4 p.m. During this multi-day event, children are encouraged to come dressed in their best magical faerie attire as they imagine and play in a faerie wonderland. Families can enjoy games, crafts, a theater show, live music and dancing, a…

The 'More Love' mural on South Walnut street. Photo provided

Non-Profit July 7, 2023

Jump into the MuncieArts Public Art Artist Pool

By Erin Williams— MUNCIE, IN – MuncieArts is looking for artists to apply to the Public Art Artist Pool. In 2021, Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) was selected by the City of Muncie to administer $500,000 of new funding for Public Art Projects from the American Rescue Plan. With this funding, MuncieArts is working with the community to implement many new projects in select neighborhoods around the city. Outdoor public artworks including sculpture, installation, and murals are being planned…

From left to right; top to bottom: Aubrey Charron, Curtis Hansard, Madilyn Howell, Sophia Johnson, Millie McDaniel, Karly Puckett, Riverton Ross, Jon Shrock, Elijah Taylor, and Joey Ullom. Photos not available for: Bry’llana Coates, Katherine Floyd, Brandon Guthrie, Andrew Haughn, Landen Hiatt, and Titus Waters.

Education July 6, 2023

The Community Foundation Announces More 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Editor’s note: This is another in a series of scholarship announcements you will see on MuncieJournal.com over the next few weeks. By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients: Aubrey Charron, a graduating senior from Wes-Del High School, is a recipient of the Jon Hunter Memorial Scholarship and the Sarah E. Adams Scholarship. Aubrey plans to study General Studies at Ball State University. She is the daughter of David Charron. Bry’llana Coates, a Pre-Nursing student at Ivy Tech…

Immediate Past President Matt Howell passes the gavel to incoming President Robert G. La France. Photo provided

Non-Profit July 6, 2023

New Officers for 2023-24 at the Muncie Noon Rotary Club

By Robert G. La France— MUNCIE, IN – The Muncie Noon Rotary Club celebrated the transition of officers for the 2023-2024 Rotary year on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023. Matt Howell, retiring 2022-2023 President of the Muncie Rotary Club, introduced incoming 2023-2024 President Robert LaFrance, who praised the club members for their continued commitment in upholding the mission and values of Rotary. 2023-2024 Muncie Rotary Club Officers President Robert LaFrance President-Elect Dan Wolfert Immediate Past President Matt Howell Secretary Joann McKinney…

Four members added to Next Muncie, from left to right: Marcy Minton, Elizabeth Rowray, Laura Hill, and Adam Unger. Photo provided

Non-Profit July 5, 2023

Next Muncie Announces Four New Members

By Eliza Guion— MUNCIE, IN– Next Muncie has added four new members to the coalition. Next Muncie’s members work collaboratively to advocate for projects and programs that benefit the people of Muncie. Marcy Minton, Elizabeth Rowray, Laura Hill, and Adam Unger have joined Next Muncie’s Central City Leadership Team, a group of community leaders dedicated to the mission of Next Muncie. Marcy Minton, a fourth generation Munsonian and the President and CEO of The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware…

Use your ceiling fans to circulate air throughout your house and close window treatments to keep rooms cooler. Photo illustration by Mike Rhodes via Photoshop artificial intelligence (AI).

Business July 5, 2023

Indiana & Michigan’s Energy-Saving Ideas to Keep You Cool This Summer

By Kara Stevenson, I&M Corporate Communications— FORT WAYNE, IN—With much anticipation, summer is officially here. Our wait for warmer temperatures is over. Cooling costs can add up to more than 50% of an average customer’s bill, but by incorporating simple practices, such as those below, you can save energy and potentially save on your monthly bill. Use ceiling fans to circulate air throughout the house. Ensure that your ceiling fan is set to run counterclockwise during the summer to help push cooler…

Severino Leadership award by the Indiana Broadcasters Association. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Education July 5, 2023

Dr. Joe Misiewicz to Receive Two Broadcasting Hall of Fame Honors This Summer

By IASB— INDIANAPOLIS, IN—Muncie resident and former Ball State professor Dr. Joe Misiewicz will receive two Hall of Fame honors this summer. The Indiana Association of School Broadcasters (IASB) will be inducting Dr. Joe into the IASB Hall of Fame at IASB’s July annual meeting and awards program. IASB represents the high school radio and TV stations/programs in Indiana and Dr. Joe is being inducted for his impact on high school programs and development of various scholarships developed while he…

Pictured L-R: Jeannie Hamblin-Fox, Rebekah Ireland, John Thompson, Chancellor Jeffrey Scott

Education June 30, 2023

Ivy Tech Community College Honors Local Man as Top Dual Credit Faculty Member

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College honored John Thompson of New Castle High School as one of 19 individuals across the state selected to receive the second annual Excellence in Dual Credit Instruction President’s Awards, the highest honor for Ivy Tech dual credit faculty. Winners were announced at a special ceremony on June 14 in Indianapolis and the event concluded with the 2023 Statewide Award recipient, Dr. Christine Herr of Ivy Tech Richmond. The College honored…

J.P. Hall was presented with the David Sursa Leadership Award during Tuesday evening's Halteman Village Neighborhood Association Board Meeting by The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County's Board Chair Sara Shade Hamilton and President & CEO Marcy Minton. Pictured (left to right) Hamilton, Hall, and Minton. Marta Moody was also posthumously recognized with the David Sursa Leadership Award in 2023.

Non-Profit June 28, 2023

J.P. Hall and Marta Moody Named as Recipients of the 2023 David Sursa Leadership Award

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN —The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has announced that J.P. Hall received the 2023 David Sursa Leadership Award to recognize his dedicated service to Halteman Village Neighborhood Association. Marta Moody is also being posthumously recognized with a David Sursa Leadership Award for her exemplary lifetime service to Cardinal Greenway. Hall was nominated by Halteman Village Neighborhood Association for his impact on the neighborhood he serves and the Muncie community as a whole. In…