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By Cornerstone Board of Directors— MUNCIE, IN—The Masonic Temple’s majestic presence has graced Muncie downtown’s eastern edge since 1926. Since 2006, it has housed Cornerstone Center for the Arts. As Cornerstone celebrates the 100th anniversary of this historic building, it is taking an important step toward preserving the Temple’s future through the development of a Historic Structure Report. This comprehensive Historic Structure Report includes condition assessments and recommendations related to the long-term preservation, rehabilitation, and continued use of the landmark building. This Report is being prepared by a team of architects and structural and mechanical engineers spearheaded by Indianapolis based…

By Erin Ailstock— MUNCIE, IN — The Exchange Club of Muncie is proud to recognize two outstanding Delaware County students for their academic achievements, service to others, leadership and perseverance. Emma J. Miller and Mason Skinner have each been awarded a $2,000 scholarship to support their educational and career goals. Emma J. Miller, daughter of Scott and Malisha Miller, is the recipient of the Exchange Club of Muncie Youth Scholarship. The award recognizes a student who has demonstrated excellence in academics, community service and leadership. A graduating senior at Delta High School, Emma has been actively involved in 4-H, FFA,…

By Mary Vannatta— MUNCIE, IN—Isaiah 117 House, a nonprofit dedicated to changing the way foster care begins, is holding their annual Lemonade Stand Weekend on July 17-19, 2026, across Delaware County , Indiana. Lemonade Stand Weekend is a nationwide tradition that began in 2017 with just a few lemonade stands in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Each year, communities across the country host stands to raise awareness and support for children awaiting foster care placement, with all proceeds staying local to benefit their community’s Isaiah 117 House. During Lemonade Stand Weekend, there will be 20+ stands hosted locally to support our local Isaiah…

By Muncie Arts and Culture Council— MUNCIE, IN—Some things are difficult to measure, but easy to feel. You know it when you walk through a downtown filled with activity. You hear it during live performances and community festivals. You see it in murals, galleries, public spaces, local businesses, and the energy created when people gather together to experience something meaningful. A vibrant arts and culture scene changes how a community feels. So, how do we measure this vibrancy? How can you capture a feeling? Measuring Arts Vibrancy Researchers have developed ways to measure that vibrancy. One of the most widely…

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN— Incoming high school seniors can now apply online for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship administered by The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County. Applicants must be residents of Delaware County, Ind., and attend an accredited high school in Delaware County. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship in Muncie and Delaware County awards a student who possesses leadership potential and is well-rounded and community-minded. The scholarship covers tuition and required fees for four years of full-time undergraduate study leading to a bachelor’s degree at any accredited Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university. Additionally,…

By Doug Zaleski— MUNCIE, IN — The Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame has elected 11 new members who will be honored this month in its 2026 class. Cindy (Kizer) Baldwin, Melvin Bryant II, Bob Cook, Caroline (Gullion) Kovalcin, Mike Larrabee, Joselyn (Johnson) Martin, Ryan Schrecongost, Craig Skinner, Kristy (Cox) Smoot, Cody Young, and Doug Zaleski will be inducted July 25 at the Ball State Alumni Center. Kaye Harrell will be honored at the banquet as this year’s James Lightbody Award of Excellence recipient. The induction banquet, sponsored by Crown Pointe Communities, will be at 6 p.m. July 25 at…

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, IN—Ball State University graduate and community engagement professional Suzanne Clem has been named executive director of the 8twelve Coalition, a resident-led neighborhood revitalization alliance in South Muncie. Clem, whose work spans 20 years in fundraising, marketing, health care, and executive leadership, assumed her new role on July 1. She replaces interim executive director Patrick Smith, who stepped in more than a year ago during a transition period for the organization. Originally, the 8twelve Coalition emerged as an initiative of Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity to become a more intentional partner in revitalizing whole neighborhoods, expanding its…

 Every Dollar Donated in July and August Will Be Matched 1:1 to Help Fight Hunger Across East Central Indiana By C.S. Hendershot— MUNCIE, IN—Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana is excited to announce its Summer Match, a special fundraising campaign running throughout July and August. Thanks to the generous support of the Pacers Foundation, every dollar donated during the campaign will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling the impact of every gift made to help neighbors facing food insecurity. As families navigate increased expenses during the summer months and children lose access to school meal programs, the need for food…