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Northwest Bank Provides Tips for Streamlining the Mortgage Process
By Northwest Bank— COLUMBUS, OH— Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution with branches in Muncie and offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, provides tips for streamlining the mortgage process to help consumers navigate today’s competitive housing market and reduce the stress of home buying. “In this market, buyers have to be ready to move quickly,” says Tim Holman, vice president and director of mortgage operations, Northwest Bank. “You don’t have time to hesitate when you find the…
Woof Boom Radio’s Zach Johnson Named Sports Director for WHBU Radio
By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com— MUNCIE, IN—Zach Johnson, a well known local radio on-air talent has been named Sports Director for Anderson’s WHBU radio, 101.1 FM and 1240 AM. Johnson has been a full-time member of the MAX and WERK air staff since 2011 and also worked for the radio stations part-time beginning in 2005. Johnson was a radio force in high school sports even as far back as when he was in high school himself. “Back then, the radio…
Dale Basham to Serve on The Rotary International Council on Legislation
By Matt Howell— MUNCIE, IN—Dale Basham, Past President of Muncie Rotary (2014-2015) and Past District Governor of Rotary District 6560 (2018-2019), has been nominated by Immediate Past District Governor, Demekya McAllen and confirmed by Rotary International as Central Indiana’s delegate for the 2023-2026 term of the Rotary International Council on Legislation. Delegates are elected to three-year terms. These Rotarians meet at the Council on Legislation to review and vote on proposed changes to the legislation that governs Rotary. They consider…
Charles W. Brown Planetarium Fall 2023 (Aug.- Dec.) Free Show Schedule
By Planetarium Staff— MUNCIE, IN—All regular planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door. No tickets or reservations are required for public planetarium shows except for our annual “Astronomy SLAM!”. Due to construction being done on the Cooper Science Complex, select parking and pathway access to the planetarium is blocked off. Plan to arrive early to safely navigate the area and arrive on time for the program. Visit our location and transportation webpage for up-to-date information….
Nonprofit Support Network Invites Proposals for Break-out Sessions at Inaugural Nonprofit Summit
By Carly Acree King, Nonprofit Support Network— MUNCIE, IN —Nonprofit Support Network is accepting proposals for break-out sessions for its first-ever Nonprofit Summit on Wednesday, October 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 pm at Horizon Convention Center. The summit will highlight the impact of collaboration through educational sessions, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities for nonprofit professionals across the sector. “Our region is home to an incredible nonprofit sector, filled with dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to make a difference,” shared Carly…
Community Gathers for YMCA of Muncie’s ‘Bold Vision, Strong Futures’ Capital Campaign Groundbreaking
By Kristen McConnell— MUNCIE, IN—Leaders from the community gathered to break ground for the YMCA’s new facility on the campus of Muncie Central High School that reaches into the community, leveraging partnerships with Muncie Community Schools, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Open Door Health Services, Muncie Area Career Center and Ball State University’s Healthy Lifestyle Center. Designed to be a healthy gathering place for people of all ages and backgrounds, it has already proven to be a catalyst for collaboration…
July 31st is Deadline for Submissions to Red-tail’s Growing Home™ Habitat Certification program
By Kelley V. Phillips— MUNCIE, IN – Red-tail Land Conservancy seeks individuals and organizations of east central Indiana who have naturally-landscaped yards to apply for Growing Home™ Habitat Certification before the submission deadline on July 31. Growing Home™ is a backyard habitat program for east central Indiana from Red-tail Land Conservancy. The program is designed to empower community members to rethink how their yard or garden can also serve birds, bees, butterflies, and other beneficial wildlife. Criteria for habitat certification…
Internists Associated Adopts New Name, Announces Building Expansion
By Brooklyn Morris— MUNCIE, IN—One of Muncie’s only family owned and operated health care practices has changed its name ahead of a major expansion. Internists Associated, located on Royale Drive in Muncie, will now do business as Muncie Primary Care. Its five doctors, two nurse practitioners and more than 30 staff members provide primary health care for adults age 18 to 100-plus. Muncie Primary Care was founded in its present location in 1981 by Dr. Steve Allen and his wife, nurse Cindy Allen….
Apply Now for Volunteer Opportunities at ‘Fire Up Downtown’ To Be Held on August 5th
By Vicki Veach, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership— MUNCE, IN—Things are heating up in downtown Muncie in anticipation of Fire Up DWNTWN: A downtown Summer StreetFest on August 5th, sponsored by Ivy Tech – Muncie. “This event drew over 11,000 visitors last year and we are expanding activities for a more enhanced event this year” said Vicki Veach, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. The Fire Up team is asking for your help. Over 100 volunteers will be necessary to ensure the safety…