IHCDA Awards Tax Credits to Muncie for “Together to House” Project
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) has awarded tax credits to Muncie for its innovative “Together to House” project, a new supportive housing initiative aimed at addressing the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and low-income families. The funding, will support the development of 38 affordable housing units across multiple structures in Muncie—a $15.9 million project in total. The new development will consist of 38 units, with a mix of apartment-style units designed to accommodate individuals and families in need.
On Saturday the Ball State Cardinals lost in a final home game performance to Bowling Green 38-13. The Cardinals fell to 3-8 and 2-5 in Mid-American Conference play. The Cardinal’s final game of the season will be on November 29th at noon at Ohio.
US Senators Todd Young and Mike Braun have introduced a resolution marking November, 2024 as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. he resolution was first introduced in 2018 in memory of Indianapolis Star reporter and columnist Matthew Tully, who lost his battle with stomach cancer that year. Stomach cancer is the fifth most commonly diagnosed type of cancer worldwide and one of the most difficult to detect in its early stages. The resolution expresses support for more education of patients and health care providers and more research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment.
This Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts and Bud Light will be hosting a watch party at Midtown Plaza in Carmel. The Colts will play the New England Patriots in a road game. The party is free to attend and open to all ages but fans must secure a ticket to attend. Reserve your tickets at colts.com/events. The colts cheerleaders and mascot Blue will be there along with live entertainment and free colts giveaways. Midtown Plaza is an outdoor venue. The event will take place rain or shine, unless severe weather is forecast. Fans may bring their own chairs, blankets and other items.
Thirty-two former Ball State football stars have been named to the Ball State Football All-Century Team sponsored by Gainbridge, as determined by fan balloting throughout the 2024 college football season. The All-Century Team celebrates the 100th season of Ball State football, and the 100th anniversary of a program that began in 1924.
Rickie Williams, a Muncie Central HS senior in the Applied Skills program at the Muncie Area Career Center is the first program participant to receive full-time employment after being hired this week by Chartwells, Muncie Community Schools food service provider. Muncie Area Career Center instructor Conner Polk said Rickie is a “perfect example of a student who goes above and beyond, and truly wants to help others. He shows tremendous leadership qualities and has a positive impact on each person he comes in contact with.”
Some unpopular changes are coming to the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. Beginning with the 2025 Concert season, it will cost you to park your car and you won’t be able to bring your own chairs into the venue. Ruoff will charge $20 for a parking pass at the venue — when purchased in advance. Fans paying for parking on the day of the concert will pay $25. Other parking options include premier parking for $65, VIP parking for $99 and limousine or oversized parking for $200. Those prices are valid when purchased in advance of the event.
Workers are unhappier now than they were at the height of the pandemic. That’s according to new research from BambooHR, and reported by CNBC. The research indicated job satisfaction has suffered a steady decline since 2020 and has taken a sharp drop this year. The HR software platform analyzed data from nearly 60,000 employees at over 1,600 companies across the globe between January 2020 and June 2023. Employees aren’t experiencing highs or lows — instead, they are expressing a sense of resignation or even apathy, the report notes.
Holidays at Gresham, a free drive-thru light exhibit with over one million lights on display brought to you by Meridian Health Services will open on December 3rd during Giving Tuesday. Holidays at Gresham will be open every weekend in December from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Suzanne Gresham Center in Muncie.
Indiana will receive a $196 million loan to improve drinking water. The State of Indiana intends to use the loan to finance drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects to better serve Indiana communities, according to an Indiana Capital Chronicle report. EPA’s State Infrastructure Financing Authority Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act provides the loans.
Prosecutors say Shane Decker, a 25-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, used a department-issued laptop to record sexual encounters with women without their knowledge while on duty. On Friday, Decker was charged with three counts of voyeurism, two counts of official misconduct, two counts of public voyeurism, and one count of making an unlawful proposition linked to alleged criminal activity at a Marion County massage parlor.
Feed My Sheep, the local program that provides free hot meals and groceries to about 2,400 local residents on Thanksgiving — is in need of more volunteer drivers. With a week to go before the annual event, Feed My Sheep chair Jeannine Lee Ferrer says about 40 more drivers are needed to help deliver holiday meals to local residents. Anyone willing to help is ask to contact the organization by email at feedmysheepmuncie@gmail.com, or by calling 765-212-7537.
The grand opening of a new audio equipment and vinyl record store in Anderson will take place on Saturday, December 7th. Elusive Disc, located at 2439 E 67th street will offer a unique blend of vintage and modern audio equipment, vinyl records across all genres, and a listening space designed for audiophiles and music lovers.
The $170 million Fishers Event center opened on Friday, featuring a concert by the country band Turnpike Troubadors. But IBJ.com reports some concertgoers were surprised to find out parking at the venue is not free. For those who did not pay the $20 fee, an invoice will be mailed to their home. The venue’s automated system scans your license plate upon exit, to verify payment for parking.
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $164,406 in Community Grants last week. Community Grants provide nonprofit organizations serving Muncie and Delaware County with the opportunity to apply for funding to support their work. Grants are awarded to address the broad needs of Muncie and Delaware County in arts and culture, community betterment, economic development, education, and human services. Visit munciejournal.com to view the list of grant recipients.
Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. Each day during the month of November, MuncieJournal.com is publishing Letters To Veterans, written by students from Cowan High School.
First Merchants Bank headquartered in Muncie, has been recognized as one of the nation’s top employers by American Banker. This prestigious honor places them among only 90 banks nationwide to receive the distinction and only one of three banks headquartered in Indiana, Michigan, or Ohio. Earning a spot on the list signifies excellence in employee benefits, satisfaction and overall work environment.
