Tiger Stays on the Yorktown Water Tower
The tiger stays on the Yorktown water tower – quoting a social media post from Town Manager Chase Bruton, “After some thought provoking interactions with caring and insightful residents, reflection, and individual discussions with my council members, I have come to the understanding of just how important this symbol is to our community. The outpouring of support for the existing tiger on the water tower has shown a community desire to keep certain pieces of our history intact. For those who engaged with us in a positive civil discourse, thank you for making your opinions known. They are heard and valued.” The historical image of the tiger will stay on the water tower – it will be touched up, as the painting happens as part of usual maintenance
He continued: “My primary concern as the Town Manager is maintaining critical infrastructure for the town. With the changing of the logo at the school system, and the timing of the upkeep at the water tower, we saw this as an opportunity to align town branding without engaging frustrations over the school’s newer logo.
At the start of my administration, I promised to champion the small town community feel and provide transparency.
For further clarification and transparency, this project was not a part of taxpayer expenses. Projects like this, maintaining the infrastructure of our water systems are paid for by those residents using the water system through their fees and not taxpayer dollars.
Two years ago, to centralize and simplify all of the numerous tiger related logos, our Yorktown Community Schools updated their branding. I hope that this course correction helps to better preserve links to the town’s heritage, while moving forward in support of one of the greatest schools in the state. Let’s show our Tiger Pride and increase our support for the schools programs and clubs.”
Muncie Police say they found 55 shell casings in the street after a large neighborhood party on April 18. WTHR-TV reports at least one home was damage by bullets, but no injuries were reported in the neighborhood near Alden Road and Gilbert Street.
After taking a 3-1 series lead with a victory late Sunday night, the Pacers can close out their first-round matchup with the Bucks with a win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Game 5 tonight. Listen to tonight’s game at 6 p.m. on WMUN.
A 51-year-old Muncie woman has accused three people of battery and criminal confinement. The Star Press reports Jeremy Michael Lance, Melissa Rose Moulding and Matthew Vincent Sult were arrested last week. The accuser says she was held against her will for several hours, and the two men accused her of stealing $240 from them.
The annual All Aboard: Board Leadership in Action Workshop will be held May 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the YWCA of Central Indiana on Charles Street in Muncie. The workshop is designed for community members interested in learning about local non-profits and non-profit board service.
An officer-involved shooting in Marion on Sunday is being investigated by the Indiana State Police at the request of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. According to a release, 56-year-old Derick P. Morgan charged an officer while wielding a knife and died from a gunshot wound. The Marion Police Department deputy involved in the shooting will be placed on administrative leave as is customary per Grant County Sheriff’s policy.
A Winchester man reached a plea agreement last week and will serve five years in prison after pleading guilty to child molesting. The Star Press reports 29-year-old Howard Merrill Yingling III received a 10-year sentence with five years on probation following his incarceration.
The Indiana Fever opened training camp Sunday, and star forward Aliyah Boston talked about the differences in practices under new head coach Stephanie White.
The Fever open preseason play Saturday at home against the Washington Mystics.
Whitney Johnson will take over as president of the Anderson Homeless Task Force, and Tamara Strons will be the vice president after a restructuring was announced last week. The Herald Bulletin says the pair were nominated by chairperson of the nominating committee Kim Townsend and unanimously approved.
Delaware County residents Mallary and Melinda Kemper are among the athletes who will represent Team Indiana at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota in June 2026. The Kempers will compete in cornhole alongside Jay County’s Martha Loper and Troy Atkinson among other athletes from around the state. The Madison County Mustangs will represent Team Indiana in flag football.
