Senators Offer Help for Veterans
Indiana senator Jim Banks and Connecticut senator Richard Blumenthal introduced the “Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025” this week. The bipartisan legislation aims to streamline veterans’ appeals and provide them with faster access to VA benefits.
Last week, Muncie hosted an annual summer meeting of chamber professionals
Elizabeth Rowray noted one story in particular
Anderson High School has earned STEM certification from the Indiana Department of Education. The Herald Bulletin says AHS is the only school in Madison County and one of 16 state-wide to receive the honor this year. The certification is valid through 2030.
A Muncie man has received a 55-year prison sentence for dealing in a narcotic drug. Jeffrey L. Allen pleaded guilty to four felony counts on May 1 and was sentenced in Delaware County Circuit Court last week as a habitual offender. Delaware County prosecutor Eric Hoffman says Allen has at least four previous felony convictions.
New Madison County GOP chair Kelly Heuer explains some of the reasons Republicans have been so successful in local elections
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Ball State will host a groundbreaking ceremony Friday to celebrate the launch of the Village South Residential Development. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of West North and North Martin streets. The project is part of the university’s larger Village revitalization effort.
The family of an Indianapolis man shot by Madison County deputies has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court. The Herald Bulletin says 44-year-old Latauris Harrison was killed by deputy Mason Brizendine in June 2024. The Madison County Prosecutor’s office says Brizendine’s actions saved his life, as well as those of deputies Grant Stephens, Chris Burkhardt and others.
A Yorktown man received a 56-year sentence this week after being found quilty of five felony counts of child molesting and being classified as a sexually violent predator. Court documents say 60-year-old Charles A. Wallace confirmed to Yorktown police allegations made against him by his 10-year-old former step-granddaughter.
The Anderson Police Department will host a neighborhood block party Saturday at Jackson Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Festivities include a free hot dog lunch, police demonstrations, a petting zoo and interactions with K9 teams and firefighters and firefighting equipment.
A local protest is planned Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations against President Trump. The Muncie protest is scheduled to take place on the Fallen Heroes Bridge on Wheeling Avenue for 90 minutes beginning at 10 a.m.
The East Central Indiana Regional Partnership has officially re-branded as Forge ECI. The announcement is part of the organization’s 20th anniversary and comes complete with a new logo and website, ForgeECI.com.
The 24th annual “Spirit of the Run” car show will take place July 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Muncie Southside. The event benefits the Muncie Central band and honor guard. Pre-entry fee is $10 or $12 on the day of the show. Pre-entries are due by July 12. More information at Woof Boom News.com. Make checks payable to “Central Band Boosters.” Mail checks to Eric Reffitt, 5770 East County Road 450 North, Albany, IN, 47320. The first 50 pre-entry participants receive a free t-shirt.
