BSU Pres. Says “Strong Financial Position.”
Like nearly every other public institution, Ball State faces a loss of funding in the new state budget, but President Geoffrey Mearns says there’s no cause for panic.
It’s Football Friday. Muncie Central visits Delta on WMUN, and Wes-Del travels to Alexandria on Oldies 101. Both games are scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. with pregame shows beginning at 6:30. Videocasts available at IHSAA TV.org and the stations’ Facebook pages.
A Muncie woman has been convicted of dealing narcotics. Police say 54-year-old Tamela J. Hollingsworth was in possession of nearly two pounds of methamphetamine, 52 grams of fentanyl and a written drug ledger when she was arrested in October 2024.
Indiana ranks 21st nationally with an average of 32.41 overdose deaths per 100,000 residents. That’s slightly higher than the national average of 31.51, according to a study by CPR First Aid. 2,244 total overdose deaths were reported in the state in 2023.
The Muncie Mission’s food pantry is at its emptiest point in 11 years
President and CEO Frank Baldwin on WMUN with how you can help.
The Coalition of Women’s Organizations will host the 33rd annual Women’s Equality Day Celebration at 5 p.m. on Aug. 26 in the Muncie City Hall auditorium. This year’s program will recognize the contributions of five local women who are shaping Muncie’s future.
Anderson Christian Center’s Rob Spaulding tells Oldies 101 one common trait he’s observed among the homeless is a lack of human connections.
from “Anderson Talks” with Mitch Henck weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oldies 101.
Nine economic development organizations in East Central Indiana have contracted the Purdue Center for Regional Development to conduct a regional wage and benefit survey. The group is seeking responses from local employers by 5 p.m. on Sept. 15. A link to the survey is at Woof Boom News.com. https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2aGEX9pMUrkld8G
Elwood’s post office has been renamed as the Noah Shahnavaz Post Office. Representative Victoria Spartz authored the legislation that led to the rechristening in honor of the former Elwood police officer killed in the line of duty in 2023.
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has awarded more than $215,000 in grants this week. The funds were dispersed to 18 organizations with Muncie Delaware County Senior Citizens receiving the biggest award of $40,000. A full list is available at Woof Boom News.com. Others organizations receiving awards were the American Red Cross ($5,000), The Arc of Indiana ($10,000), BY5 Early Childhood Initiative, Inc. ($14,547), Classroom Connections of ECI ($1,500), College Mentors for Kids, Inc. ($13,000), the Delaware-Muncie Metropolitan Planning Commission ($5,000), Guardian Advocates Inc. ($5,000), the Indiana University Health Foundation ($10,000), Indiana Youth Institute ($7,500), Little Red Door Cancer Agency ($10,000), Masterworks Chorale Inc. ($5,000), Minnetrista ($9,850), Muncie Community Schools ($24,117), the Muncie Mission ($26,840), Muncie OUTreach ($2,500), the Selma Lions Club ($500) and the Whitely Community Council ($25,000).
An Anderson man is accused of stealing valuables from the home of a deceased Muncie resident. The Star Press reports 32-year-old Trey Michael Storer is suspected of stealing a collection of guitars and debit and credit cards from the Charter Drive home of a 72-year-old man in late 2024.
