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Ken Hudson is a member of the steering committee that will help determine brownfield sites that will receive phase one and phase two environmental assessments. File photo

Government June 29, 2022

Neighborhood Residents Will Identify Properties for Environmental Cleanup

By Keith Roysdon— DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. – A group of neighborhood residents will lead an effort to identify former industrial properties for cleanup using $500,000 in federal funds. The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District won the $500,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA chose 10 Indiana organizations and communities that would receive part of $9.4 million in funding to assess or clean up brownfield sites, which are properties with suspected contamination from former industrial plant operations. The…

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The Bluebird. Photo provided

Government June 24, 2022

New ‘Indiana Arts and Culture Passport Program’ Launches

By Amy Howell, Director of Tourism, Marketing and Communications — INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) and Indiana Arts Commission (IAC), with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, are teaming up to launch the Indiana Arts and Culture Passport. “From music venues and theaters, to museums and more, communities across Indiana are using art as a way to come together and build a sense of place,” Crouch said. “All of these attractions reflect the values of residents…

Congressman Greg Pence

Government June 20, 2022

Health Statement From the Office of Congressman Greg Pence

By Mike Pence Press Office— COLUMBUS, Ind. – Today, the Office of Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) released the following statement regarding his health procedure over the weekend: Congressman Greg Pence is recovering from a heart procedure over the weekend after experiencing minor chest discomfort. Congressman Pence is expected to make a full recovery from home with his wife Denise and family. The Pence family is grateful to the entire Columbus Regional Hospital team for their exceptional care and professionalism. “I…

Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour is pictured in the bucket truck during a mock demonstration of the streetlight conversion. WLBC's Steve Lindell is seen below, videotaping the mayor. Photo provided by Indiana & Michigan Power

Business, Government June 10, 2022

Indiana Michigan Power and City of Muncie Announce LED Streetlight Conversions

By Corey Ohlenkamp— Upgrades expected to save nearly 1,000,000 (kWh) of electricity annually MUNCIE, Ind.– The City of Muncie’s streets are brighter, safer, and more energy efficient thanks to Indiana Michigan Power’s (I&M) new Public Efficient LED Streetlight Project. The City of Muncie is one of dozens of municipalities across Indiana to near completion on converting streetlights I&M owns and operates on behalf of the city to LED streetlights. I&M crews and contractors converted nearly 4,000 streetlights along public roadways…

Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour launched his project "1000 trees in 1000 days" at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site in Heekin Park on Friday, March 19th where this evergreen tree planting took place. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Government June 10, 2022

Muncie Earns Mark of Distinction and Receives Award From Arbor Day Foundation

By The Arbor Day Foundation— Small percentage of Tree City USA participants ultimately earn Growth Award Honor due to a continued dedication towards building a sustainable community LINCOLN, Nebraska – Muncie has received a Tree City USA Growth Award by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. A Growth Award is bestowed to a community alongside their Tree City USA recognition for demonstrating environmental improvement and a higher level of tree care. The Growth…

A sample of the "IN Indiana campaign.

Government June 10, 2022

Marketing Campaign Kicks Off to Help Promote Indiana

By Amy Howell— INDIANAPOLIS – Visit Indiana and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) have launched the ‘IN Indiana’ marketing campaign, a unique effort to tell the Hoosier State’s authentic story. Visit Indiana has developed an extensive customizable toolkit of resources available free of charge to every business, small town, big city, and destination in the state. “In keeping with our great state’s spirit of innovation, this campaign gives tools and a voice to everyone, making Indiana stronger together,” Governor…

Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Government May 23, 2022

Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour to Speak on Economic Development, Recruiting Incoming Talent

By Michelle Owen— MUNCIE, Ind.—Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour will speak as a featured panelist at the Indiana Chamber’s “Race for Talent: How Indiana Can Win” event. Ridenour will talk about the Make My Move program, an initiative to help remote workers relocate to affordable, community-focused cities. Muncie is one of ten Indiana cities participating in the program, and has received nearly 600 applicants since the first of the year. Incoming residents can look forward to improved and expanded parks, new…

2021 Event at Gibsons skating rink. Photo provided

Entertainment, Government May 20, 2022

‘Launch to Summer’ Events With Delaware County Juvenile Probation and JDAI

By Delaware County JDAI— MUNCIE, Ind.—Delaware County JDAI, also known as Delaware County “Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative” is a bipartisan effort with public, private and community partnerships for juvenile justice system improvement. JDAI is focused on reallocating public resources from mass incarceration toward investment in youth, families and communities. But what does this mean for us, as a community? This means, we are actively working to use our juvenile detention facility only when absolutely necessary to ensure the safety of the…

Indiana Statehouse photo provided by Lydia Kirschner

Education, Government May 20, 2022

Yorktown, Burris and Cowan HS Students Receive Educator Scholarship

By House Republicans Press Office— STATEHOUSE  – Delaware County students preparing to become teachers are among this year’s recipients of the state’s Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to Delaware County lawmakers. The scholarship program, established in 2016 through legislation supported by the Indiana General Assembly, awards $7,500 per year to 200 high-achieving students. Recipients must commit to teaching in Indiana for a minimum of five years after graduating college. Current high school seniors or college students are eligible to…

Indiana Statehouse photo provided by Lydia Kirschner

Government May 4, 2022

State Grant Will Help Expand Internet Access Across Delaware County

By Indiana House Republicans Press Office— STATEHOUSE  – Fast and reliable internet is coming to more homes and businesses in Delaware County thanks to over $669,000 in state broadband grant funding, according to local lawmakers. Indiana recently awarded a total of $189 million for 154 broadband projects around the state as part of the third round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program. In total, more than 52,900 homes and businesses across 80 counties will benefit from the program…