Muncie’s New “Supportive Housing”
At last week’s Muncie board of Works meeting on (Wednesday, December 11th), Director of community development Gretchen Cheeseman, spoke about new supportive housing that is coming to Muncie.
“Significant National interest” – that’s the words used by DAC Board President Rob Kiesling about the search for the new leader of the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie, as a result of the recent firing of Joanne McKinney.
A doctor is giving advice on what toys to avoid for young children for safety reasons this holiday season. December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month. Adam Keating, a pediatrician for the Cleveland Clinic, says any part of a toy that can fit through a toilet paper roll is a choking hazard for kids under the age of three.
Will it ever end? We’re promised an update this week on the Tillotson Avenue construction project. Rob Kiesling with AEP said that, with frustrations building about the construction barrels, related to the underground project that’s been going on for several month.
Debra “Debbie” Marlow, Yorktown’s Utility Account Clerk, has been honored with the 2024 Excellence in Public Service Award at the Yorktown Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s community awards ceremony recently. A social media post by the Town stated “Debbie’s exceptional dedication, professionalism, and ability to balance precision with outstanding customer service make her an invaluable asset to our town.”
The Salvation Army is grateful to the anonymous donor who placed a 15-point-5 troy ounce gold nugget in a New Albany Red Kettle. The donation made on Saturday is valued to be worth over 50-thousand dollars at auction. As we told you yesterday, the Muncie campaign if not going well – and need your generosity by Dec. 24.
Fire station update – It’s progressing, says Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour
From last Wednesday on a social media post.
First Lady Janet Holcomb and portrait artist Russell Recchion unveiled the official portrait of Governor Eric J. Holcomb, 51st governor of the State of Indiana. Governor Holcomb’s portrait is now a part of the Indiana Governors’ Portrait Collection, which is managed and cared for by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites.
