WMUN Local News Summary, 11/11/25 – Including Surprise Carlie Irsay Interview!
Today is Veteran’s Day – most federal government offices, post offices, and banks are closed. School schedules vary. Retail, grocery stores, and restaurants remain open. Veterans Day services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Muncie’s Heekin Park, and at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Beech Grove Cemetery, due to the weather.
Veterans Day is a U.S. federal holiday on November 11th that honors all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces in wartime or peacetime. It originated as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I hostilities on November 11, 1918, but was renamed in 1954 to honor all veterans. It is different from Memorial Day, which honors those who died in military service.
The Colts kept the good times rolling with an overtime victory Sunday in Berlin against the Atlanta Falcons. Owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon joined “Delaware County Today” as an impromptu guest Monday and confirmed a viral video of her buying a round for a German pub is real.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld a Delaware County man’s parole violation and ordered him to serve the remainder of a murder sentence. The Star Press says 68-year-old Tom Ross was convicted for the 1994 murder of his wife outside Gaston Elementary school but was released on parole in 2021. In 2022, he was again convicted of harassment in Elkhart County, and it was determined he had violated the terms of his parole.
Second Harvest Food Bank has announced tailgate distributions at Marion’s Five Points Mall today at 10 a.m., the Muncie Mall on Thursday at 10 a.m., New Castle’s First Baptist Church on Friday at 10 a.m. and Winchester’s Goodrich Park on Friday at 10 a.m.
Even during the federal government shutdown, legislators have found common ground on protecting local radio. The Local Radio Freedom Act has gained ten additional co-sponsors in the House of Representatives, pushing the total past 200. A concurrent resolution in the Senate has 26 co-sponsors. Similar resolutions introduced in prior Congresses have drawn wide bipartisan backing, including more than 250 combined supporters in the last Congress.
McDonald’s restaurants across Indiana will honor veterans with a valid military ID on Tuesday. The Veterans Day offer is a free Egg McMuffin meal including a hash brown and any size soft drink, tea or coffee. The offer is valid through dine-in or drive-through only until 10:30 a.m. More offers on our Local News page now.
Businesses offering free meals for veterans today include: Applebee’s, Bob Evans, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cracker Barrel, Fazoli’s, Golden Corral, IHOP, Little Caesar’s, McDonald’s, Outback Steakhouse, Qdoba and Starbucks. Check websites for details and participating locations.
FITT USA and Unified Group Services are planning expansions of their Anderson facilities. The Herald Bulletin says FITT plans an $8.2 million project expected to create 30 new jobs. Unified Group Services is adding 18,000 square feet, enough for 100 new employees.
Turn Away No Longer’s Christmas Angels toy drive began in 2020 with one foster family. Executive director Tracy Walters would love to see the program expand statewide one day, but she tells the “Anderson Journal” she’s shocked how far it’s come in five years
Even during the federal government shutdown, legislators have found common ground on protecting local radio. Pro-radio legislation to see action during the shutdown includes the VOICES Act, which would revive the Minority Tax Certificate program for broadcast ownership opportunities for women and people of color.
Winchester marked a significant groundbreaking last week with a ceremony for a new water treatment plant. The Star Press says the $27 million Indiana American Water Company facility will have a firm capacity of 1.25 million gallons per day and a maximum output of 1.9 million.
The holiday season is about to kick off at Anderson’s Paramount Theater, and executive director Rich Jorn told the “Anderson Journal” patrons need to make sure they’re buying authentic tickets through the Paramount box office for upcoming events.
The Eaton Gas Days Quarter Auction will take place Thursday at the Eaton Family Life Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the auction starting at 6. The entry fee is $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Call Renee Lambert at (765) 749-8935 for more information.
Even during the federal government shutdown, legislators have found common ground on protecting local radio. One of three items is the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act continues to have life and growing support, which would require automakers to include AM radio as a safety feature in all new vehicles.
The 1 – 8 Anderson University football team closes the season on the road this Saturday at 1:30 p.m., at 1:30 p.m. After that, it’s Sept. 7, 2026 for the next chance for a win.
Muncie’s Wings Etc. is among participating locations across Indiana offering free entrees to veterans on Tuesday. The Veterans Day special is good for any entree up to $13.99. Dine-in only, and proof of service or veteran status is required.
