April 12 at Ball State, the Spring Showcase will feature several free sports events

It was a good run – since 2007, Ball State’s Worthen Arena has hosted the Indiana high school state volleyball championships – now moving to Gainbridge Fieldhouse beginning this fall, announced last week. The event will continue in its current format with all four championship matches played on the same day.

Tomorrow is One Ball State Day… Pres. Mearns on WMUN recently, teasing something – hear all
about it Wednesday morning at 8:06 a.m. on Delaware County Today, live from the Muncie on the Move event.

People are still talking about the Town Halls – why does she still choose to do them….. Congresswoman Victoria Spartz on WMUN.

April 12 at Ball State, the Spring Showcase will feature several free sports events, and I mentioned to Cardinal football coach Mike Uremovich that I might tailgate… The April 12 events all start 1 p.m. And are free.

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind — More from tjhose Sunday storms. Two deaths were quickly confirmed in Indiana – one in Elkhart, where an Amish buggy was blown over, and one in Valparaiso, where severe crosswinds blew over a semi truck. In Kalamazoo County, Michigan, three people died when a tree
fell onto a car.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will have a first for Indiana: the All Abilities Camp… the FCA Leader says it’s June 20 – 21…

Evan McMahon will serve his third consecutive term as chair of the Libertarian Party of Indiana after being unanimously re-elected during Saturday’s annual convention in Plainfield. James Sceniak was elected as vice chair, Ronnie Dickson was named as treasurer and Stephanie Dasbach was elected as secretary.

Ball State’s “Code Red” dance team is headed to the National Dance Alliance Collegiate Nationals from April 9-13 in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Ball State Daily News reports the squad will again compete in the hip hop category. Code Red scored its highest national finish last year with a seventh-place showing in Division 1 Advanced hip hop.

The Delaware County Special Needs Prom is looking for gently used sports jackets and ties to hold a Dress to Impress Party on April 19 for the boys attending this year’s event. A “Say Yes to the Dress” Party for girls will be held April 12 with a dress and accessories provided for free. If you’d like to make a cash donation contact delcospecialneedsprom.org. And you can read more at our Muncie Journal.com.

High school students from the Muncie Youth Leadership Program are spearheading a campaign to raise awareness of the city’s Unity Bridge. Residents and others with a connection to the community can take part in a survey to help guide conversations about the future of the landmark. That link is on our Local News page today. questionpro.com/t/ANKhFZ5nVF

The Academy of Model Aeronautics Foundation recently received $140,000 toward the completion of an expansion of the National Model Aviation Museum. The money was provided by one of 13 grants delivered across the state by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation.

Monroe Central assistant basketball coach Rick Owens, a longtime Indiana basketball official and coach, passed away Saturday at the age of 79.

Anderson Community Schools will hold kindergarten and pre-school enrollment beginning next week at the city’s six elementary schools and Southview Preschool Center. The Herald Bulletin reports kindergarten enrollment will take place April 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Anderson, Eastside, Edgewood, Erskine, Tenth Street and Valley Grove elementaries. Pre-school enrollment will take place April 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Southview.

April starts today, and the month’s schedule for the Greater Muncie Area Chamber of Commerce includes: April 2; 6:45 a.m. April Muncie on the Move. April 2; 4 p.m. Ribbon Cutting – Benchmark Family Services. April 18; 4:15 p.m. Ribbon Cutting – ecoREHAB. April 24; 8:30 a.m. Delaware County College & Career Fair. April 28; 6:30 p.m. 2025 National Civics Bee®