In Her Words: Muncie Senior Center Director, 06/05/26
Executive director Julie Meares had more in the Radio this week about the big announcement on “Delaware County Today.”
The building is being sold to a company that will renovate it, allowing the senior center not only to stay in residence but also to add new programming.
Donavan Harris has been found guilty by a Madison County circuit court in the November 2023 fatal shooting of 15-year-old Julian Craig. The Herald Bulletin says a witness in the case was targeted in the 2025 fatal shooting of Dayla Swain. Eight men face charges in that case.
Muncie’s annual Ironman 70.3 event is seeking volunteers to help work the race on July 11 from approximately 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested groups can receive funds for their 501c3 through the Ironman foundation. Register at https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=102220&job_password=&shifts_filter
Ball State’s second annual free “We Fly Fest” will take place tomorrow (June 6) from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Brown Family Amphitheater. The public event features live music by Ball State student bands, games, activities, campus bus tours, food trucks, giveaways and more.
Shuttle busses will begin picking up at 3:45 p.m. and will run on a continuous loop from each location to Ball State and back. Final pickup from these locations will be at 5:45 p.m. The final buses (returning to community stops) will depart campus at 7:30 p.m.
Canan Commons (right after the Ball State PBS Be My Neighbor Day event)
Common Market, 900 W. 8th St.
P.O.P. SHOP, 904 E. Willard St.
Unbeaten Alexandria softball will battle Andrean in a Class 2A semi-state Saturday at Kokomo. We’ll have live coverage on Oldies 101 beginning with a 12:45 p.m. pregame show. If the Tigers advance to the 7 p.m. final, that game also will be carried on Oldies 101. Good luck also to Pendleton Heights, which faces Terre Haute North in Class 4A semi-state at 11 a.m. in Bedford.
Beau Bayh and Blythe Potter campaigned Wednesday at the Anderson Public Library in separate events. The Herald Bulletin says they are the candidates Democrats are expected to choose from for secretary of state when they meet Saturday in Indianapolis.
Mounds State Park manager Patrick Haulter tells “The Anderson Journal” morning show there’s an exciting event coming near the end of summer.
“Mounds Fest” is scheduled for Sept. 19. Check the Park’s Facebook page for information as it develops.
33-year-old Anderson resident Dayqawn Peoples has been sentenced to 75 years in prison after being convicted of selling the drugs that killed Muncie resident Morgan Whetsel in 2025. The Herald Bulletin says Peoples received 40 years for dealing drugs resulting in death, 25 for dealing a narcotic and 10 for possession of an unlawful firearm.
The Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce has hired Sami Farmer as community and business engagement coordinator, and will replace the retiring Brenda Brumfield at the end of the year. Farmer’s experience includes managing a full-service photography and event coordination business as well as work with non-profits and church groups.
Former Delaware County EMS office manager Michelle Rachelle Coutinho has been arrested on suspicion of theft between July 2021 and February 2026. Coutinho is accused of submitting more than $181,000 in fraudulent overtime pay, as well as 5 other charges.
Buckle has moved out of the Muncie Mall and opened its new store in the Muncie Plaza on Monday. The Star Press says guests who visit through June 29 are eligible to win Buckle gift cards. Spencer’s also recently has relocated from the mall to the plaza.
The Indiana Republican Party will hold its state convention June 19-20 at Fort Wayne’s Grand Wayne Convention Center. Party candidates for secretary of state, state comptroller and state treasurer will be officially nominated during the convention.
