From Condemned to Comeback: The Muncie Inn Begins Revival
The Muncie Inn has new ownership, and new life. Jeff Howe from the Muncie Redevelopment Commission shared Friday that the sale happened about a year ago, and an Indianapolis based company had now started the process of major renovations to make it operational as a hotel again. It was closed after several citations for unsafe conditions, and ultimately closed and vacated by order of the Health Department and City of Muncie. It is it known when it might reopen.
City Engineer Matt House has asked the Anderson City Council to approve a resolution to implement the Complete Streets guidelines other Indiana cities have adopted for safer roads, but The Herald Bulletin says the motion has been tabled while awaiting a new advisory committee.
State senator Scott Alexander says more work needs to be done on the new property tax law, and he believes it could begin with the next session.
Replay the full interview at WMUN Muncie.com.
The new hotel being built in the Village will receive a 10-year tax abatement. But Indiana Public Radio reports Fairmount Properties will pay $50,000 per year to the city of Muncie for the first five years and $60,000 per year for the last five years in lieu of property taxes.
Former Ball State men’s tennis coach Bill Richards told WMUN on Friday’s Power Hour that he first considered retirement in 2020.
It’s been a year-to-year decision since COVID hit, but he knew before this spring the 2025 season would be his last.
Hartford Bakery Inc. has recalled several lots of artisanal bread that might have come into contact with nuts. USA Today says the “Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style ½ Loaf” bread was sold at Wal-Mart and Kroger stores in Indiana.
Anderson police are working to identify the cause of death for an Anderson man found unresponsive in the lake at Shadyside Park on Friday. The Herald Bulletin reports 38-year-old Dustin Smith was discovered face down in the water around 2 p.m. with no signs of foul play.
Back to School preps for all on July 26 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Tools for School event hosted by Hearts and Hands United of Delaware County is open to all Delaware County students with ID and proof of residence.
Asset-limited, income-constrained and employed. Heart of Indiana United Way’s Jenni Marsh tsays too many area residents fall into the ALICE category and aren’t getting the help they deserve.
You can help by visiting heartofindianaunitedway.org or calling 288-5586.
Little Miracles Pregancy Resource Center is a big step closer to a new home. The Herald Bulletin reports the Anderson City Council has approved annexation of 7.5 acres of land for the maternity home for pregnant women and their children.
Save the date, and save the Center: August 24 at Hubler Ford in Muncie is a car show and vendor market to benefit the Muncie Senior Center – who has had some funding worries lately, by Director Julie Meares told us they are not closing.
