Back to school: more than 20 school districts in ECI start the year today
Back to school: more than 20 school districts in ECI start the year today, including MCS. Yorktown got started yesterday, and only a few more remain on summer vacation.
August 6th:
Alexandria
Blackford
Blue River
Cowan
Daleville
Delaware
Frankton-Lapel
Liberty Perry
Madison Grant
Marion
Mississinewa
Monroe Central
Muncie
New Castle
Oak Hill
Randolph Central
Randolph Eastern
Randolph Southern
South Madison
Union
Wes Del
Lively debate occurred during Monday’s Muncie City Council meeting with public objections being raised to an ordinance that would increase the size of lots allowed for residential zoning. Despite concerns over rising housing costs, the council approved the ordinance with an 8-1 vote in the belief it will increase housing options and grow the tax base.
The trial of former Liberty Christian teacher and baseball coach Claud “Tab” Greenlee II has been postponed to Oct. 6. The Herald Bulletin reports the 57-year-old who also was a senior pastor at Tri-County Christian Church in Middletown faces six child exploitation charges after being arrested in 2024.
35-year-old Jesse Lee Robinson has been identified as the Muncie man shot and killed by police on Sunday on 23rd Street. The Indiana State Police are investigating the shooting, as is the procedure in all cases involving an officer firing their weapon.
Former state senate candidate Evan McMullen still has issues with the new property tax bill and outlined some of his concerns on “Anderson Talks.”
Listen to “Anderson Talks” weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oldies 101.
Hands of Hope is extending its services into Blackford County as part of Radiant Health’s service area. Blackford County residents will have access to the 24-hour domestic violence helpline, and advocates will be available to aid victims of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking.
Mary Kult and Katie Hughes were honored Tuesday as Muncie Community Schools’ primary and secondary Teachers of the Year, respectively. Kult is a Kindergarten teacher at Southview Elementary, and Hughes teaches AP World History at Muncie Central. Read more at our free Muncie Journal.com.
Indiana Michigan Power has filed a special, joint contract with Google to support I&M’s capacity needs through clean generation and use of a Demand Response structure. I&M says the new deal will further support its ability to provide reliable and affordable service to its customers.
Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin says they can’t let certain setbacks during camp rattle them
The Colts open the preseason Thursday night on the road against the Baltimore Ravens.
Questions were raised over insurance concerns involving new city of Muncie EMS fees during Monday’s Muncie City Council meeting, but an ordinance to bring the fees and collection in line with House Bill 1385 passed after a vote to table the ordinance was defeated. Mayor Dan Ridenour explained to us that the fee increase is for transportation / ambulance service, and makes Muncie’s cost similar to what the County fee structure has been for some time.
A Muncie man was sentenced to three years on electronic home detention and will spend 20 weekends in jail after pleading guilty to felony charges from a fatal car crash. The Star Press reports 22-year-old Tristan A. Moore had THC in his system when his 19-year-old passenger was killed in a Jan. 27, 2023, crash on Cornbread Road.
The White River Food Truck Festival is a free event celebrating Madison County food trucks. The festival will take place at Anderson’s Blue Bridge Park on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. and feature nearly 20 local trucks offering a wide variety of cuisine and four adult beverage vendors.
