Astronomer Speaks to our Steve Lindell
It’s too late to catch a view of the “Blood Moon” that was visible in Central Indiana on Tuesday morning, but The Backyard Astronomer, Gary Boyle, told “Delaware County Today” he can answer your questions about the next big celestial event.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has brought to federal lawsuits against Ball State. The Star Press says the suits filed in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis challenge the university’s policy prohibiting protests and demonstrations within 50 feet of most campus buildings.
Muncie Central, Alexandria and Elwood are among 40 schools that will compete in the 10th annual Champions Together Unified Bowling State Tournament on March 14 at Royal Pin Western bowling center in Indianapolis. The unified event will feature at least two Special Olympians on each five-person team. Each school will field three teams.
According to a post on its own website, Vera Mae’s Bistro has closed in downtown Muncie. The Star Press says the Bistro opened in 1999 and became perhaps best known for hosting family celebrations. The restaurant was sold to Accutech Systems Corp. in 2022, and at the time in a press release Accutech President Adam Unger says the acquisition fits perfectly within Accutech’s mission of “making great things happen for other people.” We have reached out for comment and will report back.
Elwood has a unique NCAA Tournament-inspired wrinkle for its Class 2A boys basketball sectional this week. Panthers AD Ryan Vanskyock told the “Anderson Journal” morning show teams will be able to advance their school’s name on a bracket visible in the gym following the completion of each contest
Madison County Board of Commissioners candidate Michael Garringer is suing the Madison County Election Board after he was removed from the Republican primary ballot. The Herald Bulletin says Garringer argues he voted in Republican primaries in 2016 and 2008 as required by state statute. The Election Board says it can not confirm Garringer voted in the 2008 Republican primary.
Former Del Com Super, and current Hamilton Southeastern Schools superintendent Patrick Mapes has announced he will resign effective April 13, according to several news reports. Mapes was with Delaware Community School Corporation as superintendent from 2007 to 2009 and also served as principal at Delta High School and Delta Middle School during 15 years with the school corporation.
Postseason boys basketball action continues tonight on WMUN with Daleville battling Wes-Del in the Class 1A sectional at Wes-Del. Pre-game coverage will begin at 5:30 p.m. with tip-off scheduled for 6. There will not be a TV-style streaming broadcast for this contest.
The Madison County Lincoln Club and its officers are asking for a defamation lawsuit filed against them by Republican state senate candidate Katherine Callahan be dismissed. The Herald Bulletin says the suit concerns a May 2024 flier that Callahan claims included false or misleading information about her.
