State Senator Scott Alexander says the property tax bill remains a work in progress
State Senator Scott Alexander says the property tax bill remains a work in progress. …
… Replay the entire Friday interview on WMUNmuncie.com.
Anderson mother Jamie M. Powell pleaded guilty to sharing nearly 500 illicit photos and videos of her infant taken during Department of Child Services visits between late 2020 and early 2021 with her boyfriend Richard Smith. The 42-year-old Smith received a sentence of 50 years in federal prison from a U.S. District Court in Indianapolis. The 44-year-old Powell received a 25-year sentence.
You may have noticed an Indiana State Police presence on 10th place finisher Felix Rosenqvist’s helmet during Saturday’s Sonsio Grand Prix. It’s part of an innovative new recruiting strategy from Indiana State Police that also includes social media content, streaming platforms and community engagement events involving the Meyer Shank Racing driver throughout the month of May. Alex Palou won the race – his third win in a row.
The Animal Rescue Fund is our Airwaves in Action winner for May. Woof Boom Radio’s Jay Garrison spoke with executive director Doug White about Friday’s Runway for Rescues event. Find more information at munciearf.org.
Sing your heart out, Muncie. The Downtown Development Partnership has announced it will now accept DWNTWN Idol audition recordings from anywhere, and not just the performance locations at The Heorot on Thursday or the Common Market on Saturday. For more information, visit downtownmuncie.org/dwntwn-idol.
The American Stroke Association notes approximately 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, but 80% of those strokes may be preventable with healthy lifestyle changes and screening for risk factors. May is American Stroke Month, and the ASA is promoting its F.A.S.T. Approach. If you see Face drooping, Arm weakness or Speech difficulty, it’s Time to call 911.
Frankton Elementary students have designed sleeves for coffee cups at Marantha Coffee Co. in Frankton, focusing on the themes of Spring and joy. The Herald Bulletin reports customers can tag photos of their student-designed coffee sleeves with the hashtag #FESKindnessinaCup to send the images to the school’s Facebook page.
Republican senator Todd Young and Virginia Democrat Mark Warner have reintroduced legislation aimed at revitalizing housing in distressed neighborhoods. According to a release, the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act would create a federal tax credit to bridge the gap between the cost of purchasing and renovating homes and the price at which those homes can be sold.
The American Heart Association has thrown its support behind Indiana’s efforts to remove sugary drinks from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The state is seeking a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make the elimination.
