Back-to-back losses for the Indianapolis Colts
A Muncie woman told police she has been repeatedly choked and punched by her boyfriend who also has threatened her life and burned her with a cigarette. The Star Press says 40-year-old Larry Gene Combs II has been charged with rape and domestic battery among other charges.
The Anderson Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request for a special exemption for the opening of the city’s second Walmart store on Wednesday. The Herald Bulletin says the 49,000 square foot store would include gas pumps and be located on North Scatterfield Road.
Meridian Health Services invites the community to Holidays at Gresham, a free drive-thru light exhibit with over one million lights – open weekends this month (December 5-7, 12-14, 19-28) from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Suzanne Gresham Center (located at 3620 W. White River Blvd., Muncie, IN 47304). A special first look will be held on Giving Tuesday, tonight (December 2), from 6 to 9 p.m.
Anderson’s Paramount Theater will welcome hundreds of first-time visitors during this busy holiday season.
Executive director Rich Jorn on Oldies 101’s “Anderson Journal” morning show talking about several of them that will become repeat guests.
Bette Smith has been named the director for Ball State’s Center for Innovation and Collaboration. The Star Press says Smith’s appointment takes effect Jan. 5. The CIC is a major factor in Ball State’s project to revitalize The Village.
A (Nov. 24) Facebook post from Muncie’s Delaware County Airport confirmed that Amazing Joe’s Grill is moving from its 900 Wheeling Ave. location to the airport. Business owner Mike Robinson posted earlier that the airport building has been gutted, and the reason for the move had to do with lease terms at the Wheeling location.
The Greater Muncie Area Chamber of Commerce has some dates to remind you of: this Wednesday (December 3); 6:45 a.m. December Muncie on the Move. December 12; 11:30 a.m. 2026 Legislative Update Preview.
The Anderson Redevelopment Commission narrowly approved an additional $18.5 million last week for the renovation of Athletic Park. The Herald Bulletin says the measure passed by a 3-2 vote and will provide TIF funds to add to the $20 million already dedicated to the long-time project.
Rob Spaulding and the Anderson Christian Center extended their Thanksgiving reach beyond the city limits this year. Spaulding explained last week with Mitch Henck on “Anderson Talks.”
Ball State had a virtual visitor recently…
BSU Pres. Mearns, also via Zoom on WMUN about the Nov. 20 event.
Muncie native Aimee West has been appointed as the Anderson Museum of Art’s new executive director. A Ball State graduate, West’s background includes philanthropy, building public education partnerships and arts and culture programming.
Back-to-back losses for the Indianapolis Colts. This time to a division opponent in the Houston Texans, 20-16. Head coach Shane Steichen after the game…
