Marching Band Plan This Week, 07/21/26
Band plan for competition – starting later this week
Muncie Central Principal Chris Walker.
Ball State celebrated some 1,200 graduates Saturday for its summer 2026 commencement ceremony. Dr. Katherine Denker, the director of graduate studies in the Department of Communication Studies and the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award winner, gave the address.
Modoc 27-year-old Samuel T. Croucher faces three counts associated with child molestation and intimidation. The Star Press says Croucher is accused of sexually abusing a girl under the age of 10 and threatening to throw her across the room if she did not comply.
Pokey LaFarge and his band have been among the most popular acts during the Muncie Three Trails Music Series. They’ll return to the stage at Canan Commons on Saturday, and LaFarge told our Garry Joseph it’ll be a big show for one member of the family.
Second Harvest Food Bank CEO Bekah Clawson tells “Delaware County Today” now is a critical time to look out for our seniors – especially those without many family members to help provide aid.
Tailgate food distributions this week include Elwood’s Callaway Park today (July 21), New Castle’s First Baptist Church and Winchester’s Goodrich Park on Friday (July 24) – all 10 a.m., and the SHFB Warehouse on Muncie’s Old State Road 3 on Saturday (July 25) at 9 a.m. and are all subject to change depending on the weather.
The E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center is collecting gently used books through September 3 for the Little Free Libraries in Delaware County. Books for readers of all ages can be dropped off during upcoming programs at the Center or by using a drop box by the door.
The Muncie City Council is considering changes to how the Mayor makes appointments to boards, and with Dad Ridneour just coming back to work after his medical procedure, we asked for his take
He added that he needs more information, including from Council before they consider action at their next meeting.
An early Sunday morning shooting in Muncie resulted in three people being taken to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital for evaluation. The Star Press says there were no details available on their condition Monday morning. The shootings occurred around 1 a.m. in the area of First and Ebright. Monday afternoon, the Muncie Police released conditions only – no names – of the three Muncie victims, all male. 22 and 18 year old were in stable condition, the 19 year old was critical.
Pendleton Heights senior Maddie Marsh won the U.S. Marine Corps Junior National wrestling championship in Fargo, North Dakota, on Saturday with a 5-2 victory against Michigan’s Alexis Lazar in the championship match. Marsh won the U-20 Pan American Championships a week earlier in Brazil.
Ivy Tech has set forth a state-wide strategic plan for the upcoming school year, while allowing individual campuses to craft plans of their own. Ivy Tech-Anderson campus’ Levi Lawson tells “The Anderson Journal” the school already has been doing much of the work outlined in the state-wide plan.
A Chesterfield mother and daughter are facing animal neglect charges. The Herald Bulletin says 59-year-old Sandra Aynes and 34-year-old Chelsea Ancil have been accused after 14 dogs and 19 cats were recovered from their home on Vasbinder Drive on June 16.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires has been a topic around here, and East Madison Fire Territory PIO Todd Harmeson tells “The Anderson Journal” morning show there are precautions to be taken.
Delaware County sheriff Tony Skinner tells “Delaware County Today” why he and Delaware County prosecutor Eric Hoffman supported a resolution by the Delaware County commissioners censuring Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears.
School start countdown in Madison county, too
Anderson 18-year-old Troy Lee Novotny faces six felony charges after a 5 a.m. shooting July 11 at the intersection of Nichol and Madison avenues. The Herald Bulletin says he’s being held on a $75,000 bond, and the most serious charge carries up to 16 years in prison.
A former Muncie resident has reached a plea deal and will enter a guilty plea to a charge of attempted murder tied to a January 2025 stabbing at Elgin Manor Apartments. The Star Press says 51-year-old Larry A. Cottrell faces a maximum of 40 years in prison.
Former Madison County Councilman Scott Sumner has pleaded guilty to several counts involving teenage girls. The Herald Bulletin says the 58-year-old Sumner’s plea agreement in a Grant County court means he will not be sentenced to more than 30 years. Sentencing is set for August 14.
The 2026 Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie Supply Drive is back and runs through July 31. The annual drive collects school supplies to help families prepare for the 2026-27 academic year. You can support the drive by visiting the Clubs’ Amazon wishlist or visiting www.bgcmuncie.org.
Another story angle from Saturday’s Heroes and Helpers shopping event. We noticed Delaware County Coroner Gavin Greene was there to help, saying “…I normally do this for the police department, but I wasn’t on duty today and it’s always nice to come out into the community and interact with people during a happy time, and instead of a tragic sad time.”
