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By Intersection— Annual event will also feature family-friendly, all-ability routes in Muncie, Marion. MARION & MUNCIE, INDIANA — Calling all cyclists: The annual Cardinal Ride welcomes cyclists of all ages and abilities to ride the Cardinal Greenway in both Marion and Muncie, Indiana, featuring a range of routes, including family-friendly routes and advanced routes up to 100 miles. Cardinal Ride is the second event in the Cardinal Greenways 2022 Summer Series, which encourages people to explore Indiana’s largest rail-trail. “The Summer Series is a fun way to encourage our community to get out and enjoy this amazing amenity right in…

By Arrick Garringer— MUNCIE, IN—Interlock (http://www.interlockin.org/), a not-for-profit organization that provides support, education and resources to individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, has partnered with Minnetrista Museums & Gardens to sponsor a special sensory-friendly day of the annual event. The event will take place on Sunday, July 31, from Noon unit 4pm. The Sensory-Friendly event is designed to welcome our Faerie friends with sensory sensitivities or disabilities to the Oakhurst Gardens to experience the magic in a calmer and welcoming environment. Join us for some quiet music, an optional live theatre show, and character interactions, or just take a…

By Dollarhand.com— Muncie, Indiana ranked number 3 following an in-depth study which looked at affordability, health insurance, safety levels and other features. CALIFORNIA – Muncie, Indiana has been named the 3rd Best Place To Retire in America, according to a Census Data Report carried out by consumer finance startup, DollarHand.com. The report analyzed numerous variables including median home values, homeowner costs, rent, health insurance coverage and safety levels – all key priorities for seniors looking to enjoy a great quality of life during their retirement. This data was used to create a score which resulted in Muncie, Indiana, scoring 47.33, making it the…

By Intersection staff— Hermes Creative Awards crowns Intersection with multiple Platinum, Gold wins. MUNCIE, IN— Intersection, a full-service marketing and branding agency in downtown Muncie, earned several accolades from the Hermes Creative Awards. The 2022 wins mark the agency’s second consecutive year of Platinum and Gold honors from the international competition. Hosted annually by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, the Hermes Creative Awards recognizes outstanding creative work within the advertising and marketing industry and is open to individuals and businesses of all sizes globally. Intersection received a total of 14 awards this year, including five Platinum awards and…

By First Merchants— MUNCIE, IN– First Merchants Bank announced today it has been recognized by Comparably for Best Leadership Team. This annual award identifies leaders and leadership teams who are driving positive cultural change across companies large and small. First Merchants Bank was selected by Comparably as being in the top 5% of all financial services companies evaluated for their leadership qualities. This Comparably Award is derived from employee sentiment ratings provided anonymously by employees about their leadership teams (CEO, executives, and direct managers) on Comparably.com during a 12-month period.  “Great culture is driven by strong leadership teams who know…

By Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce— MUNCIE, IN—For 46 years, the Academy for Community Leadership has been attracting bright, emerging leaders in Muncie and Delaware County. ACL has provided an orientation to the Muncie and Delaware County community and a broad overview of civic leadership since 1979. The program helps develop leadership talent and potential and provides valuable networking opportunities for the participants. Most of our community’s current leaders in business, philanthropy, education, and government have participated in ACL. This intensive education series meets every week for ten weeks from September to November. Sessions are co-sponsored by Ball State University’s…

By Joe Loughmiller— GREENWOOD, IN – Although fireworks displays are an important part of the Independence Day holiday weekend for many of us, they can contaminate our lakes and waterways if not handled properly. Indiana American Water, the state’s largest investor-owned water utility, encourages everyone lighting off fireworks this weekend to keep them away from local water sources to help reduce the amount of contaminants entering Indiana’s waterways. Recent studies have shown that many fireworks and the waste they create, may contain certain hazardous compounds that can contaminate water supplies and present health concerns. This is especially important for Hoosiers, since…

By Muncie Rotary Press Office— MUNCIE, Ind. – The Muncie Noon Rotary Club celebrated the transition of officers for the 2022-2023 Rotary year on June 28th, 2022. Kate Stoss, retiring 2021-2022 President of the Muncie Rotary Club, introduced the incoming President, Matt Howell who praised club members for their continued commitment in upholding the mission and values of Rotary. 2022-2023 Muncie Rotary Club Officers President: Matt Howell President Elect: Robert LaFrance Immediate Past President: Kate Stoss Secretary: Dan Wolfert Treasurer: Linda S. Gregory During the June 28th club meeting, Howell gave a presentation about his history in the Rotary Club.  In 2019 he received…