Pendleton the Latest to Raise Funding Concerns
Analysis from the Reedy Financial Group – requested by the town of Pendleton – shows a proposed redistribution of local income tax funds would have an adverse affect on Madison County schools. The Herald Bulletin reports the analysis says Anderson Community Schools would lose $1.9 million, and other county school systems, libraries and townships also would suffer.
A Muncie man has been arrested on suspicion on child molesting. The Star Press reports 38-year-old Michael Sarian Gelos is accused of inappropriate contact with a 10-year-old boy, described as a family friend, during a camping trip at Prairie Creek Reservoir on Monday.
Special Olympics of Henry County will host a spaghetti dinner Friday to raise funds for athletes’ equipment, uniforms and travel expenses. The dinner will be held at Victory Church in New Castle and includes spaghetti, a breadstick, a cookie and a drink. Adult tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Kids’ tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door.
Yorktown police believe they have identified the student responsible for sharing vulgar videos filmed on school property. The Star Press reports the videos show students urinating on floors, toilet paper dispensers and more at the elementary, middle and high schools.
More Muncie road improvements on the busy McGalliard. Though the full re-do is still not able to happen until next year, a small section across from the Muncie Mall is a “cone zone” for the time being with a thin layer of asphalt to be laid. Mayor Dan Ridneour told me last week its a temporary fix for lanes that are in very bad shape, and can’t wait.
Update on the saga in Madison county – now, more than 30 residents of Alexandria Mobile Home Park have filed tort claims against the city, stating the park is inhabitable because of a decision to shut off water on Aug. 25. The Herald Bulletin says the Arizona-based company that owns the park owes Alexandria nearly $100,000 in unpaid water bills, but residents have receipts showing they paid their bills to the company on time each month.
Fish Fry fundraiser on September 26th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm in the Blackford High School cafeteria before the Varsity Homecoming game. Tickets at $13 at the door. Benefiting Unified Flag Football, and Bowling team for the school.
Hamilton Heights visits Lapel in Madison county’s Volleyball Match of the Week tonight. The varsity contest is slated to begin between 7 and 7:30 p.m. A free video broadcast can be viewed at www.ihsaatv.org/woofboom and on the Oldies 101 Facebook page.
A Muncie father is seeking a reduction in his 72-year prison sentence handed down in 2016 stemming from the death of his four-month-old son. The Star Press says 33-year-old Cory Michael Wallace claims he received ineffective legal representation. Wallace failed in a bid to reclassify as a woman, and the Delaware County prosecutor seeks dismissal on gender identification issues.
Recovery Cafe Muncie and PAST are hosting their second annual Recovery Carnival on Saturday to celebrate Recovery Month. The Carnival will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Recovery Cafe’s new location on Muncie’s West Adams Street.
