Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, is calling on the Trump administration to clarify its tariff strategy

INDIANAPOLIS — Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, is calling on the Trump administration to clarify its tariff strategy after a significant stock market sell-off this week. While Young supports pushing back against unfair trade practices, he emphasized the need for a strategic approach to avoid negative impacts on Hoosier farmers and manufacturers. He stressed the importance of clear trade policies to prevent uncertainty. President Donald Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One, reiterated his commitment to the tariff strategy, likening it to taking medicine to fix a problem.

BSU Pres. Mearns will be busy this coming Saturday…

   also baseball, and tennis – all that starts at 1 p.m., and track is an all-day event.  There’s more baseball and field hockey on Sunday – bring a non-perishable food item for Muncie Mission Ministries.

The Wawa convenience store nearing completion in Daleville. Clayton Whitson from the Anderson Chamber told Oldies 101’s Mitch Henck there are two more Wawa stores planned to be built in Anderson as the once regional chain continues to expand.

“Anderson Talks” from 4 to 6 p.m.

From last week’s Muncie Board of Public Works meeting…

seeking a road closure for some events…

the closure was approved.

The Muncie Mission says you can change a person’s life for less than $3 this Easter season. The mission plans to serve 5,000 meals to East Central Indiana residents in need before Easter Sunday, and the cost is just $2.69 per meal. Donations of any amount are welcome.

With the US Postal Services losing billions each year for nearly two decades, change was inevitable. After the Postmaster General signed a deal with the Department of Government Efficiency last month, change is underway. The first wave of reforms went into effect April 1, and a second wave is expected to arrive in July. Some areas could see delivery delays of as long as two to three days, but the changes are meant to address $9.5 billion in losses in 2024 and a projected $6.9 billion shortfall this year.

Calling all local employers: The Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce is holding a Delaware County College and Career Fair on April 24 at Wes-Del High School and is inviting local businesses to attend. The event is designed to give high school students a better understanding of potential career paths in the community. To get involved, fill out an interest form at easternindianaworks.org/ex2w2.

Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly will be the special guest for this year’s ChuckStrong Tailgate Gala at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on April 11. The annual event hosted by former Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano has raised $15 million for the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center since 2013.

Gunfire at a home in Martinsville. John Herrick reports. 

A Muncie man with a significant criminal history was arrested Thursday after twice dealing drugs to a confidential informant. The Star Press says 28-year-old Jordan Elliott Bonner is accused of selling 28 grams of meth to a Muncie-Delaware County Task Force informant on both Feb. 5 and April 1. Bonner also faces three charges including domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a pregnant woman from March 2021 and has prior convictions for carrying a handgun without a license, identity deception, intimidation, possession of cocaine and resisting law enforcement.

A Hartford City man was arrested Sunday after a police chase ended with him jumping into the White River in Anderson. Fox-59 reports Indiana State Police attempted to pull over a Volkswagen driven by 30-year-old Sebastian Southerland for speeding on I-69. A chase ensued through Chesterfield and Anderson before reaching a dead end. Police said Southerland had an active arrest warrant for dealing meth, and he now faces five additional preliminary charges including resisting arrest with a vehicle and reckless driving.

Spring cleanup’s in Muncie – District Administrator for the Sanitary District Rick Conrad highlighted which neighborhoods will be included in the first round…

If your neighborhood is not currently on the schedule, call 765-747-4894.