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By  Chad Kinsella, Ph.D., MA, MPA— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University is partnering with the League of Women Voters to survey Delaware County primary voters to find how they feel about the newly deployed voter centers.  Since 2006, Indiana counties have had the option to adopt vote centers.  In 2025, Delaware County’s Board of Elections approved the use of vote centers, joining a majority of other Hoosier counties that also deploy them.  Since this will be the first time vote centers have been used in Delaware County, several organizations decided to collaborate to do a survey of voters in…

By Sydney Kokinis, Press Secretary— INDIANAPOLIS — Bibi Bahrami, Founder and President of AWAKEN (Afghan Women’s and Kids’ Education and Necessities), has been named a Distinguished Hoosier by Gov. Mike Braun. The award was presented by State Rep. Sue Errington (D-Muncie) at AWAKEN’s annual fundraising dinner in Muncie. The Distinguished Hoosier award – one of the highest honors that an Indiana citizen may receive – is given to “those who distinguish themselves by significant contributions to their communities, and whose qualities and actions endear them in the hearts and minds of Hoosiers.” Widely recognized as one of Muncie’s greatest humanitarians,…

By Gabriel B. Tait Ph.D.— MUNCIE, IN—Students of Ball State University’s JOUR302, or the People and Cultures in the Media, course announce they will be partnering with non-profit organization Forward Visions to host a non-partisan candidate forum. This forum is focused on familiarizing Delaware County and Muncie residents with the candidates for the upcoming election. We are excited and honored to showcase these candidates and get Delaware County and Muncie residents to participate in the upcoming elections. Forward Visions’ Project 50 organized the forum as part of its ongoing mission to increase civic engagement and create space for informed community…

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Candidates running in the May primaries for Indiana House and Senate seats, the Indiana secretary of state position and the 5th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives have been invited to Muncie to participate in respective public forums. Muncie Resists is the sponsor of the public forums and has provided this public service since 2016. “In 2024, only 18.32% of Delaware County voters participated in the May primary elections,” said Sarah Vitale, chairwoman of Muncie Resists. “As a result, fewer than 1 in 5 local voters decided who would be on the November ballot….

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN — On Thursday, March 5th, Mayor Dan Ridenour and County Commissioner Stephen Brand jointly delivered a State of the Community presentation outlining recent accomplishments, ongoing partnerships, and a shared vision focused on growth, public safety, infrastructure investment, and responsible governance. The event emphasized the importance of collaboration between the city and county governments in delivering efficient services and advancing initiatives that benefit residents throughout the community. The Mayor and Commissioner highlighted continued cooperation on key projects, including public safety services, planning and development efforts, infrastructure improvements, and community investments. Joint initiatives have strengthened coordination across…

By Sydney Kokinis, Press Secretary— INDIANAPOLIS—Yesterday, Feb. 10, State Rep. Sue Errington (D-Muncie) was honored in the House, with House Resolution 24, for her years of service in improving the lives of Hoosiers. Errington, first elected to the State Senate in 2006, and later to the House of Representatives in 2012, will retire at the conclusion of her term this November. During her time in office, Errington focused on strengthening public health and safety, supporting families and ensuring communities have the tools they need to respond to emergencies. Most recently, she led efforts to create Indiana’s Yellow Dot Program, a measure…

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN — The City of Muncie is pleased to announce that Mason Ridge, a new 126-lot residential subdivision, has unanimously passed its final review before the Planning Commission on Thursday, December 4. The project will bring significant new housing opportunities to the community and represents a substantial private investment in Muncie’s continued growth. Located on 37 acres at the northwest corner of Jackson and Morrison, Mason Ridge will feature a thoughtfully designed neighborhood layout that includes multiple water features, a public greenspace, and a primary entrance on Morrison Road. The homes will be constructed by DR…