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By Kimberly S. Dowling, Judge of  Delaware Circuit Court 2— MUNCIE, IN—January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.  The occasion prompted me to reflect on the advances Indiana has made over the last eight years in addressing the scourge of trafficking.  I would like to share those accomplishments with our community. My work on this issue began in 2014, just after I was first elected to the bench. Trafficking was already a hot topic for policy makers, but I learned quickly…

By John Herrik, Network Indiana— INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is urging state lawmakers to take action multiple on areas of need in 2023. He made his pitch during his 2023 State of the State Address Tuesday night while also celebrating what he calls a lot of “wins” for Indiana. He started off his address by saying he’s focused on three goals: securing Indiana’s place in the economy of the future, transforming the delivery of public health across the state, and…

By Office of the Prosecuting Attorney— Muncie, IN– Wednesday afternoon, the Honorable Thomas A. Cannon Jr., Judge of the Delaware Circuit Court No. 5 administered the Oath of Office to Eric Hoffman who will begin his second term as Delaware County’s Prosecuting Attorney on January 1, 2023.  Judge Cannon’s father, Thomas A. Cannon Sr., served as Delaware County Prosecutor 1941-1942 before he enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve our country in World War II. Hoffman is a graduate of…

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—Hosting a successful IRONMAN race requires consistency, careful planning, and coordination with the community. After 41 races, Muncie holds the record for the longest streak of 70.3 mile triathlons in the world. This year, Muncie holds another record – the best 70.3 participant experience in North America. After going through post-race surveys from athletes, IRONMAN International informed race organizers that the Muncie 70.3 received an Overall Satisfaction score of 93.24%. This was the highest ranking of…

By Chris Bavender, Public Affairs, FBI Indianapolis— Indianapolis, IN—Residents across Indiana are joining the rest of the country in shopping online this holiday season in big numbers. But Hoosiers aren’t the only one’s trying to steal a deal – so are scammers. With more people shopping online this year, consumers may encounter more online scams. “The holiday season not only means consumers are looking for the best deals for their holiday gift giving, but scammers are also looking for ways to swindle…

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—At last week’s Future of Indiana Workforce Summit, hosted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Muncie was held up as an example of a thriving remote work incentive program. 19 cities or regions in Indiana have adopted the Make My Move program, which provides resources and stipends for remote workers who are looking to relocate to a more affordable community. Why remote workers? A thriving work-from-home economy can help a city in many ways, according to…

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—The number of US citizens who compete in an Ironman is less than one in a thousand. But, walk into City Hall in Muncie, and you’ll find four. IRONMAN, the world’s most famous triathlon, is a staggering test of endurance. In Ironman 70.3, athletes complete a 1.2 mile swim and a 56 mile bike race before finishing the day with a half marathon run. Ironman 140.6 is twice the distance for each event, and the grueling…