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Chamber Names Kelly Stanley Legacy Award Recipient

By: Brenda Brumfield— Muncie, IN—The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Kelly Stanley will be recognized as the 2018 recipient of the Chamber’s Legacy Award. The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s Legacy Award is presented annually to an individual who has made extraordinary, sustained, and positive contributions to the Muncie-Delaware County community, and who has provided leadership in the development of programs, events, and/or new traditions that promote good will and community pride. “Kelly Stanley has been an important part of this community for many years and we are pleased that we will have the opportunity to…

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Help Shape Ball State’s Next Strategic Plan. Please Take Our Survey

By: Geoffrey S. Mearns— As president of Ball State University, I am pleased to report that our faculty, staff, and students have been hard at work laying the groundwork for our University’s new strategic plan—a plan that will shape the vision for what Ball State will become in our second century. Our strategic planning process, titled “Spreading Our Wings,” got underway earlier this year. Throughout the Spring, we held eight open forums on campus, each focusing on a different strategic theme. In addition to the insights we gathered from our forums, we were pleased with the feedback we received from…


Pete’s Bar & Grill Opens in Albany

Editor’s note: Pete’s Bar and Grill closed on May 11, 2024. By: John Carlson— Albany, IN—These days, Caleb Churchill is a busy man, a challenged man, a tired man. But he’s also a happy man. “I’ve always wanted to start my own restaurant,” said the young husband, father and chef. “Then the right opportunity came up.” For Churchill and his partners, Clyde Shaffer Jr. and Clyde’s son, Josh, they were nearing the end of an exhausting process that began last June. Physical work on the new restaurant – and make no mistake, despite having the same old address at 721…


Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler Presents 2018 State Of The City Address

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler presented his annual State of the City Address at a breakfast held at the Horizon Convention Center on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. The major theme of the Mayor’s presentation was: “Moving Forward With People, Places, Partnerships and Possibilities.” Kamrein Jackson, Muncie Boys & Girls Club “Youth of the Year” was emcee for the event. Mayor Tyler kicked-off his presentation with a newly produced video featuring the history and positive attributes of Muncie. The video depicted how the community keeps moving forward.  The video was produced by Roger Overbey, written by Terry Whitt…


Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year to Emcee Mayor’s State of The City Breakfast

By: Brandon Coppernoll— Muncie, IN—Two-time Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie Club Youth of the Year, Kamrein Jackson, will emcee the Mayor’s State of the City address at 7:30 a.m. April 25. Jackson, 16, a Central High School sophomore, told his own inspiring story at the Club’s annual Great Futures Luncheon in January. “I’ve been judged for my hair, my clothes, and for the color of my skin,” he said. “I’ve been judged and told I couldn’t. I want to be that person that everybody looks at and says, ‘here’s a young man who can.’” Jackson will represent Muncie at…


AAF ECI Holds 2018 American Advertising Awards

By: The American Advertising Federation of East Central Indiana— Muncie, IN—The American Advertising Federation of East Central Indiana (AAF ECI) held its annual awards gala, the American Advertising Awards (ADDYs), on March 2, 2018. The gala honored advertising and creative excellence and was held at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie, Ind. (See category winners below.) This year’s entries included local and regional television spots, as well as digital and print entries created in 2017 by advertising agencies, businesses, individuals and Ball State University students in East Central Indiana. Winners were chosen by a panel of regional advertising professionals, based on…


2018 VIVA Reservations Now Open

By: Terry Whitt Bailey, Chair, VIVA Committee— Muncie, IN – The Muncie Rotary Club, Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club and United Way of Delaware County would like to announce that reservations for the annual VIVA Awards, celebrating Very Important Volunteers, are now open. This year’s winners include: Dale Basham—Lifetime Achievement Oren Birt Bob and Karen Good Alberta Green Marchal Hudson Steven Knipp Paula Mangus The VIVA Awards recognize these individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of volunteer activity to serve the civic and social needs of our community.  The event rewards, reinforces and inspires local volunteers to aspire to the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self.”…


Chamber Presents Awards and Recognizes Leaders

By: Brenda Brumfield— Muncie, IN— The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce honored twenty five of its members for their longevity in, and impact on, the Muncie –Delaware County community at the Chamber Champions Award Luncheon at the Horizon Convention Center on March 21. “We know that existing business is the backbone of our local economy and we want to congratulate our members when they reach a milestone in their history and do outstanding work for our community.” —Chamber of Commerce president Jay Julian The Al Rent Spirit of Muncie Award recognizes respected leaders, valued community volunteers, and role models who…


2018 VIVA Awards Nominations Now Open

By: Terry Whitt Bailey, Chair, V!VA Committee— Muncie, IN – The Muncie Rotary Club, Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club and United Way of Delaware County has announced that nominations for the annual V!VA Awards, celebrating Very Important Volunteers, are now open. The V!VA Award was created in 1993 as a gift to the community by the Muncie Rotary Club to recognize Delaware County’s proud volunteer heritage.  The appropriately-named the “Very Important Volunteer Award” rewards, reinforces and encourages local volunteers to aspire to the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.” Up to five traditional V!VA Awards will be given to individuals who have demonstrated the highest…


Housing Study: Muncie Needs 405 New Homes Over The Next 5 Years

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— Muncie, IN—A housing needs analysis created for the City of Muncie has revealed a need for a total of 405 new homes with developed lots for nine specific housing types over the next five years. The housing types include urban attached, urban single family, suburb attached, suburb single family, and suburb custom homes. (See link to the entire study at the bottom of this article.) The study was created by the Zanola Company, St. Louis, MO and MarketGraphics Research Group, Franklin, TN. Research resources for the study included Delaware County Assessor data, Delaware County and City…