New Factory, New Roads: Major Upgrade Coming to Park Road
Ball State’s “We Fly Fest” is Saturday with performances and festivities emanating from the Brown Family Amphitheater. Former men’s basketball star and current school administrator Paris McCurdy explains the significance on “Delaware County Today” weekdays from 8 to 9 a.m. on WMUN.
Former Muncie Central wrestler and MMA fighter JD Craft has been promoted to principal at Southside Middle School. Craft has been the assistant principal since 2021 and replaces retired principal Mike Raters
A Daleville man faces charges for dealing cocaine and public indecency. The Star Press reports 25-year-old Austin Matthew Petty and 24-year-old Katelyn Jeanneen Powell, of Fortville, were allegedly found “completely nude” near the train tracks in Alexandria last week. After the pair dressed, police found 9.67 grams of cocaine and $550 in cash in Petty’s possession.
The AARP and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority have extended their CreatINg Livable Communities partnership for another year. AARP Indiana committed $25,000 to the program this year that assists Hoosiers aged 50 and over.
New Castle High School will be a distribution site for free summer meals for children 18 years and younger. Beginning June 9, 2025 we will distribute meal bundles from 4:15-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. This will continue until July 21, 2025. A parent or guardian must pick up. No adult meals will be provided. If you have questions call the food service office at 765-521-7240.
The Muncie Downtown Development Partnership has announced some events for today’s Brink of Summer ArtsWalk will be moved indoors because of the forecast for inclement weather. The event will still be held downtown from 5 to 8 p.m. Get more details at Woof Boom News.com.
The Steamroller Printmaking event will now be held inside MadJax. Flower Hour will continue at its original downtown street locations. DWNTWN Idol will now be held inside the Cornerstone Center for the Arts, and the Yard Art Sale will be inside both the Cornerstone Center and MadJax. The Muncie Makers Market also will move inside the Cornerstone Center.
A kickoff event for a new book and documentary on life in Muncie will take place Friday at 12:30 p.m. at MadJax Makers Force. “Facing Middletown” will seek public participation, writers and storytellers for the project through Sept. 1. To attend the free kickoff event sign up at facingmiddletown.com/upcoming-events.
Lil Miracles executive director Debbie Danner provides an example of how the new Taylor Haven Maternity Home can aid young mothers.
That interview from “Anderson Talks” with Mitch Henck, weekdays 4 to 6 p.m. on Oldies 101.
The Delaware County Coroner’s office is seeking help in finding family members of 64-year-old Gene Hawkins, who was found deceased at his Muncie home May 17 per the Star Press. Anyone with information can contact chief deputy coroner Gary Vannatta at gvannatta@co.delaware.in.us or call 765-747-7724.
The State Fair has announced its first wave of free concerts for this summer. Three Dog Night will kick things off August 1. Disney Throwback DJ Night follows on August 2, Baby Face takes the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage on August 6, Bill Murray and his Blood Brothers are featured August 8 and Melissa Etheridge is the headliner August 15.
The Anderson Board of Public Works will begin accepting bids for improvements to Park Road on June 24. The Herald Bulletin reports the work will be done between 53rd and 67th streets in preparation for the new SAICA manufacturing plant’s opening.
