Lashanta Vaughn: Replaces McKinney at HCC in Muncie
Lashanta Vaughn is the new director of the Horizon Convention Center, and she spelled out her mission during a Wednesday appearance on “Delaware County Today.”
Replay the full interview on WMUNmuncie.com.
A Muncie man found bloodied in a parked vehicle on West 17th Street faces charges of sexual assault on a juvenile and reportedly was beaten by the girl’s father. The Star Press reports 27-year-old Ashton Jamal Bledsoe was charged last week with five counts of sexual misconduct with a minor and could face up to 12 years in prison.
Former Madison County sheriff Sam Hanna stressed the importance recreation can play in young people’s lives
From Monday’s “Anderson Talks” on Oldies 101.
The Colts hold the 14th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft tonight, but much focus remains on the team’s quarterback position. Incumbent Anthony Richardson told reporters this week he welcomes the starting battle with free agent addition Daniel Jones
YMCA of Muncie president and CEO Chad Zaucha is stepping down. After leading the organization during an unprecedented period of growth including the construction of a new facility on Muncie Central’s campus, Zaucha is taking a similar position with the YMCA in Birmingham, Alabama.
Indiana State Police released new information Monday in the police chase that began in New Castle and ended with a fatal crash in Indianapolis. Among the new details is a revelation the Dodge Durango being pursued was traveling at 89 mph at the time of impact, and no officers witnessed the crash. A Henry County deputy in the area for officer assistance happened upon the crash’s aftermath, called first responders and began assessing the scene.
An Anderson man was taken to an Indianapolis hospital Monday after his motorcycle collided with a Jeep at the intersection of 37th and Brown Streets. Anderson Police say 25-year-old Sebastian Sigler struck the driver’s side of a Jeep driven by 33-year-old Cody Vaughn at 7:54 p.m. Vaughn also suffered injuries and was fully cooperative with the crash team, according to a release.
The Anderson Board of Public Works awarded a contract for a 60-space parking lot in Downtown Anderson to Chuck Johnson on Tuesday. The Herald Bulletin reports the contract can not exceed $100,000, and the lot will be constructed at the corner of 13th and Jackson Streets.
Ball State junior Jasmine Driscoll is a Mid-American Conference champion, and she won the women’s golf title on the Cardinals’ home course at Delaware Country Club. Driscoll completed a 54-hole score of 218 on Tuesday to win by one shot over four other competitors and became just the third individual conference champion in program history. Ball State finished fifth as a team.
National nonprofit Petco Love is gifting a $16,500 grant to Muncie Animal Care & Services, according to a release. Petco Love has invested nearly $410 million toward pet adoption and other life-saving efforts since 1999.
