Hundreds of Christmas gifts delivered to foster children
“A Voice for Kids” president and founder Matthew Pieffer delivered hundreds of Christmas gifts to foster children Monday, and his organization regularly holds retreats for those who have aged out of the foster system. He recently told “Delaware County Today” about those retreats, including Camp Crosley in Muncie.
Intimidation with a deadly weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm by a violent felon. That was the guilty verdict last week for 27-year-old De’Merio Lamont Strong. The Star Press says the Muncie man was previously convicted for armed robbery and battery with a deadly weapon in Madison County in 2017. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 2.
Former Muncie Central girls basketball star Ricaye (ri-KAY) Harris has been named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2026 Women’s Silver Anniversary Team. Marion’s Amy (Wisser) Rohrer also is among the 18-player team announced Tuesday.
A caucus to elect Stephenson’s replacement will start tonight at 6 p.m. Five Democrats have now entered the race to complete the term of retiring Anderson City Councilman Lance Stephenson. The Herald Bulletin says John Etchison, Chris Lanane, Robin Wagner, Stephany Mae Stennis and Treva Bostic are the candidates.
Turn Away No Longer’s Christmas Angels program is a partnership with the Department of Child Services to provide Christmas gifts for children in foster care. Executive director and founder Tracy Walters explains more on “Anderson Talks.”
Plans for Mason Ridge, a 126-lot residential subdivision on Muncie’s west side, have been approved by the Delaware-Muncie Metropolitan Plan Commission. A release from mayor Dan Ridenour’s administration notes the homes will be built by DR Horton and are expected to cost between $300,000 and $375,000.
Ball State’s Brown Planetarium will host a winter solstice-themed chair yoga event on Dec. 20. The school says the roughly 60-minute sessions will begin at 2:30, 4 and 5 p.m., and the cost is $15 per session. Register at www.bsu.edu/planetarium.
As Woof Boom Radio’s Mitch Henck reported first on Monday afternoon, a Madison County judge has ruled that a man accused of killing an Elwood Police officer is not competent to stand trial. John Herrick reports.
The Animal Protection League hopes the third time’s the charm. The Herald Bulletin says the Madison County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a special use exemption Dec. 23 to open an animal sanctuary on 28 acres on South County Road 300 East.
Friday, July 24 has been added to Brickyard 400 weekend – presented by PPG weekend to give you three full days of NASCAR action at the Racing Capital of the World. The weekend includes the Pennzoil 250 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday, July 25 and the Brickyard 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, July 26. The full practice and qualifying schedule, including for Friday, will be shared at a later date. Tickets for Friday’s practice sessions are just $15.
No holiday plans for tonight? Anderson High School might have you covered with an event starting at 7 p.m., as principal Alan Landes told the “Anderson Journal” morning show.
