Muncie Mall Update from Mayor, 11/12/26
You may have noticed more demolition going on at the Muncie Mall. Mayor Dan Ridenour says three new businesses are on their way to the Munice market, and the current demolitions are clearing the way for their arrival.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has accepted more than 50,000 applications and awarded more than $33 million to more than 9,000 households through its State Disaster Relief Fund for August’s flooding. The deadline to apply for state relief is November 24.
Ball State has received a $167,000 grant from the Indiana Department of Health Maternal and Child Health Division, and additional funding from the Office of the Provost, to establish the Indiana Coaching Resource Center. The initiative focuses on student-athlete and performer mental health.
Ball Brothers Foundation CEO Jud Fisher is excited about developments with Project Blueways, including a $50,000 grant given recently to help propagate a species that keeps the White River clean.
Hillcroft Services, Inc., has named Jessica Hammett as its next president and CEO. Hammett currently serves as Chief Operations Officer and will assume her new role on January 1. She succeeds Debbie Barnett who will retire December 31.
The Pendleton Heights Marching Arabians finished in sixth place in the ISSMA Marching Band State Finals over the weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Herald Bulletin says Pendleton competed in Class B against nine other marching bands from around the state.
The Veterans Project CEO Patrick Romack says often times it’s just a human connection that’s needed to save a veteran who’s struggling in their return to civilian life. That can be as simple as a cup of coffee and a meaningful conversation.
Second Harvest Food Bank has announced tailgate distribution events on November 17 at Elwood’s Callaway Park, November 18 at Morgan Redkey Park, November 19 at Blackford County Fairgrounds, November 19 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds and November 20 at Anderson’s old Kmart parking lot on Nichol Avenue.
