Local News Summary for 10/24/25
25-year-old Courtney Lashion Radford Jr. has been sentenced to 77½ years in prison for a 2023 murder in Pendleton. The Herald Bulletin says the Indianapolis resident was convicted in September of the May 5, 2023, shooting of Jared Wininger in a residence on State Road 67.
Feed My Sheep Muncie will again provide Thanksgiving meals for those in need both in person and through a delivery service. Chair Jeannine Lee Farrar tells “Delaware County Today” work already has begun in earnest. You can see a list of those organizations at fmsmuncie.org.
Tillotson Avenue near IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is expected to be open within the next few weeks. Indiana Michigan Power crews are nearing completion of their work in the area, and some temporary traffic control measures might be necessary for minor repairs after Tillotson re-opens.
Ball State visits Northern Illinois on Saturday, Pregame on WMUN at 2:30 p.m. Kickoff on WLBC at 3:30 p.m.
23-year-old Austin Michael Fuller has been sentenced to eight years in prison for five felony counts related to possession of child pornography. The Herald Bulletin says the Pendleton resident was found with 592 illicit files in his possession and pleaded guilty on Sept. 9.
A Muncie man has been convicted of dealing in a narcotic drug and three other counts including a firearm offense. 41-year-old Terence D. Walker was arrested for dealing marijuana in the early morning hours of Sept. 30, 2020. Sentencing is set for Jan. 6.
The Madison County Board of Commissioners has approved a name change for JobSource of Madison County. The Herald Bulletin says the organization will be known as Heartland Community Action Services. The commissioners will consider an ordinance to make the change official Nov. 4.
Home games for AU football this weekend and next – both 1:30 p.m. Kicks at Lapel high school’s field.
The high school football postseason begins tonight – on WMUN with a Class 3A first-round sectional matchup as Delta hosts Fort Wayne Bishop Luers. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. on 92.5 FM and 1340 AM with kickoff at 7. A free video broadcast is available at www.ihsaatv.org/woofboom. The Oldies 101 game is the Class 2A sectional matchup as Alexandria hosts CIC rival Eastbrook. Pregame begins at 6:45 p.m. on 101.1 FM and 1240 AM with kickoff at 7. A free video broadcast also is available at www.ihsaatv.org/woofboom.
The Muncie Noon Rotary Club has awarded $9,300 in grants to nine local non-profit organizations. Six received full funding, and three received partial support. Non-profits were chosen for initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life throughout the Muncie community.
Operation Love Ministries has far-reaching impact throughout Madison County and surrounding areas, and the organization is busy gearing up for the holiday season. Executive director Andrea Baker tells the “Anderson Journal” that recently included help for ACS families.
Big trunk or treat happening today 5-7pm in the Ivy Tech Anderson campus parking lot. Free food while supplies last, games, prizes, and of course, lots of candy. Zach Johnson from the Oldies 101 Anderson Journal Radio Show will be there representing Woof Boom Radio at this sponsored broadcast. Come dress up and be ready for fun!
