Government

By Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour, Commissioner Shannon Henry, Commissioner Stephen Brand  Commissioner Sherry Riggin and Amber Greene— MUNCIE and DELAWARE COUNTY, IN—We are pleased to share that the Delaware County Highway Department and the City of Muncie Street Department are working together on a temporary paving project to improve East McGalliard Road. This project is a strong example of two local governments partnering for the benefit of the entire community. McGalliard Road is one of the most heavily traveled corridors in our county, and its current surface conditions have created challenges for residents, commuters, and businesses alike. While a complete…

By Sheryl Swingley—  MUNCIE, IN—The public is invited to attend the League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County’s meeting about vote centers for Delaware County at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, in the auditorium of Muncie Central High School. The current precinct polling system Delaware County uses requires citizens to vote at a specific location on Election Day. Vote centers allow voters to cast a ballot at any county location of their choice on Election Day. Early voting, which is 28 days before any primary or fall elections, would still take place at the Delaware County Building on Main Street….

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN—The City of Muncie is proud to announce that its recent expansion of the MakeMyMove program in partnership with Delaware County has already brought its first new resident to the community. Earlier this year, the Mayor Ridenour and the Delaware County Commissioners, with the assistance of the Delaware County Redevelopment Commission, entered into an interlocal agreement to expand the program’s boundaries, allowing all addresses with a “Muncie” designation—both inside and outside of the city limits—to be eligible. This collaboration opens the door for even more movers to choose Delaware County, expanding the reach of the MakeMyMove…

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN — The City of Muncie, in collaboration with Indiana American Water, is announcing a series of changes to the rules and operations at Prairie Creek Reservoir Park. These changes are being implemented to ensure long-term water quality and environmental sustainability of this vital resource, which serves as a source of drinking water for our community. Several decades ago, the City of Muncie expanded the use of certain areas of Prairie Creek Reservoir Park, specifically its campground and trail systems, beyond the provisions outlined in the original lease agreement.  No new changes have been made since…

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN—The City of Muncie is proud to officially launch three new Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORAs) beginning today, July 7, 2025. The new DORA districts—Downtown Muncie, the McKinley Neighborhood, and the Ball State University Village—are now active and ready for residents and visitors to enjoy. Mayor Dan Ridenour and his administration have worked diligently to bring this new amenity to the community following the Muncie City Council’s approval of Ordinance 26-24, authored by Councilwoman Selvey and Councilwoman Gullion. “This is about enhancing the vibrancy of Muncie’s cultural and entertainment hubs while supporting our local businesses,” said…

By IDHS staff— INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has opened applications to the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) for residents who incurred damage to their homes or property located in qualifying jurisdictions from any of the following disaster events: •    March 1, 2025: Mine Collapse •    March 15, 2025: Severe Storms •    March 19, 2025: Severe Storms •    March 30 – April 2, 2025: Severe Storms/Flooding Applications to help with immediate needs will be capped at $2000 initially, although eligible homeowners could receive additional assistance after a complete damage assessment is finished. The SDRF is not currently accepting applications…