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219 lane miles expected to be resurfaced over the next 5 years. Photo by: graphic stock

Government July 14, 2017

Delaware County to Receive $67 Million in INDOT “Next Level Roads” Initiative

By: Stephanie Wilson— To view the construction plan for the first five years of Indiana’s Next Level Roads initiative by project, in Delaware County Click here. INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Commissioner Joe McGuinness yesterday kicked off Indiana’s Next Level Roads initiative and shared construction plans for the first five years of a new 20-year program to improve Indiana’s roads and bridges. They were joined by members of the Indiana General Assembly, who advanced legislation…

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The NEA grant will provide for an artist in residence program. By: graphicstock

Government, Non-Profit June 23, 2017

City of Muncie Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant

By: Sherri Contos— Muncie, IN—The National Endowment for the Arts has announced its second round of funding for FY 2017 and the NEA Chairman has approved the City of Muncie for a grant in the amount of $50,000.  This grant will support an artist in residence program, where the City of Muncie will partner with the Muncie Arts and Culture Council to provide visiting artists with a temporary residence and gallery exhibition space, as well as facilitate access to studio…

Ship's Sponsor Diane Donald christens the Virginia-class attack submarine Indiana (SSN 789), witnessed by, from left, Vice President Mike Pence, Cmdr. Jesse Zimbauer, Indiana's commanding officer, and Newport News Shipbuilding President Matt Mulherin. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy Huntington Ingalls Industries by Ashley Major/Released)

Government May 2, 2017

US Navy Christens Submarine Indiana

By: Kala Good— WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy christened its newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine, the future USS Indiana (SSN 789), during an 11 a.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, April 29, at Huntington Ingalls Shipyard in Newport News, Virginia. Vice President Mike Pence, who previously served as the 50th governor of Indiana, delivered the ceremony’s principal address. Diane Donald, wife of retired Adm. Kirkland H. Donald, director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion from 2004 to 2012, is serving as the ship’s sponsor….

Officer Quintin Cooper is pictured delivering Christmas gifts to local children, Thursday afternoon. Officer Cooper used play football for the Ball State Cardinals. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Government, Positivity December 22, 2016

Muncie Police Department Delivers 3,000 Gifts Donated by the Indiana Pacers To Local Kids

By: Mike Rhodes— Since last Friday, the Muncie Police Department has been randomly showing up at homes across town with Santa Claus to deliver Christmas presents to local children. This afternoon, I had the opportunity to ride along with four officers, and investigators for a while as they delivered presents to the kids. This afternoon, presents were being delivered to children from the Muncie Boys & Girls Club, but a variety of kids are receiving gifts from MPD. The toys were donated by the…

1530 East 1st Street. Photo provided.

Government November 21, 2016

Muncie Continues Fight Against Blight

By: Dr. Terry Whitt Bailey— Muncie, IN – Muncie officials gathered last week at the site of a blighted property at 1530 East 1st Street, commencing the city’s official launch of Indiana’s Hardest Hit Fund Blight Elimination Program (BEP). Statewide, the program has made a total of $75 million in blight elimination funds available to reduce foreclosures through stabilization of residential property values. Last week’s demolition was the beginning of Muncie’s effort to fight blight with these funds, taken from…

Newly named Muncie Police Department Chief Joe Winkle answers questions at a news conference at City Hall. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Government November 18, 2016

Mayor Dennis Tyler Appoints Joe Winkle as Police Chief for the City of Muncie

MUNCIE, IN – Mayor Dennis Tyler announced the appointment of Joe Winkle as Police Chief for the City of Muncie in a news conference held Friday November 18, 2016. The appointment will take effect upon Joe’s official resignation as current director for the Emergency Communications Center/911 and his appointment of a new director. Until that time, Deputy Police Chief, Mark Vollmar, will oversee day to day operations. Joe is a 34 year police veteran and served as Police Chief from…

Candidate signs from 2016 displayed outside of Precinct 50. File Photo by Mike Rhodes

Government November 9, 2016

2016 Election Results

By: The Woof Boom Radio News Team— It’s being called the biggest upset in an American Presidential election in recent history. Indiana and the nation selected Republican Donald Trump as the next President of the United States. Trump and Vice President-Elect Mike Pence won 276 electoral votes over Hillary Clinton in a win that shocked both Democrats and some Republicans. Calling his win “our victory,” Trump declared, “Now it’s time for America to bind the wounds of division.” Voter turnout…

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Government November 8, 2016

2016 Election Visualizations

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Duke Campbell, Democratic Candidate for Delaware County Commissioner. Photo provided.

Government November 3, 2016

Meet Duke Campbell, Democratic Candidate for Delaware County Commissioner

By: Duke Campbell— I am a fourth generation, lifelong citizen of Delaware County and I believe I understand what is important to the Delaware County residents. I began my career in public service at the Delaware County Highway Department and eventually became County Highway Superintendent where I served until taking my current position with the City of Muncie. Since 2012, I have served as Director of Public Works for the City of Muncie. I have worked with Mayor Dennis Tyler…