Local Leaders, Awards, and Events Heat Up the Week
Man 4 Man Ministries’ Bob Blume tells Oldies 101’s Mitch Henck one of the bedrocks of American families is eroding. …
… Listen to “Anderson Talks” weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oldies 101.
The Paul Revere Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has announced its 2025 Good Citizen Award scholarship winners. See the winner list on our news page now: Cowan’s Avrum Horsley, Delta’s Hailie Woodring, Muncie Central’s Jonah Smith, Wapahani’s Shelby Brannon, Wes-Del’s Piper Ann Stewart and Yorktown’s Brycen Shively.
The Brink of Summer ArtsWalk is Thursday, and Tribune Showprint’s Kim Miller tells “Delaware County Today” about one very unique festivity. …
… 5 – 8 p.m. Events downtown.
There she is: a BSU alum. We found our recently that Kim Robinson took the top honor at the Mrs. & Miss Indiana America pageant, which took place May 10 at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center in Michigan. She lives in McCordsville now, and will compete for the Mrs. America Aug. 27 in Las Vegas.
Deputy prosecutor Andrew Hanna announced on “Anderson Talks” with Mitch Henck he will launch a campaign July 9 to become Madison County prosecutor. Hanna later gave details on some crime numbers in the county. …
… Listen to “Anderson Talks” weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oldies 101.
After eight years of leadership, Jason Newman is stepping down from his post with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Muncie. He shared on WMUN’s “Delaware County Today” one area he’s seen improve during his time in charge.
Sixth-ranked Yorktown will visit No. 3 Western tonight at 6 p.m. in a Class 3A softball regional. The winner advances to Saturday’s semi-state at Twin Lakes. In Class 2A, second-ranked Alexandria visits No. 4 Lapel with the winner advancing to the Kokomo semi-state on Saturday.
The long-awaited Muncie Skatepark at Westside Park will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.
A Madison County Circuit Court judge last week upheld the Madison County Board of Zoning Appeals decision that found Drews Parts is not complying with county zoning regulations. The Herald Bulletin says county resident Lauren White made the original appeal against the business on the grounds it’s operating as a salvage/junkyard.
GLAAD is an organization that monitors social media, and members are asking media companies to step up because they are failing to protect some users.
Muncie’s Innovation Connector was fifth in the nation after hosting 19 events during its annual “Business Showcase Week” last November. That’s not good enough for executive director Ted Baker. …
.. This year’s showcase will run from Nov. 17 to Nov. 22. Replay Baker’s full interview with “Delaware County Today” at our WMUN Muncie.com.
Summer time means BBQ time, and grill master Shanisty Ireland shares perhaps a surprising side item she strongly suggests should be in your arsenal. …
.. Replay from “Delaware County Today” at WMUN Muncie.com.
