Light Up Muncie is set to begin at 5 p.m. Thursday
Yorktown High School economics teacher Steve Brown has spearheaded a sock drive for the Muncie Mission for more than a decade-and-a-half. He tells “Delaware County Today” why it’s so important to him, and his students …
Police were sent to a 20-year-old woman’s apartment on Muncie’s North Elgin Street on Nov. 10 where a bloodied female said 21-year-old Kaiden Lee Johnson struck her in the head with the handle of a knife. The Star Press reports Johnson faces several charges, including a Level 3 felony for battery.
A 24-year-old New Castle man is charged with aggravated battery after stabbing his 44-year-old uncle in the neck on Nov. 20. The Star Press reports family members say the attack by Dylan Gage Hamilton was unprovoked. The victim says he just hopes his nephew receives the help he needs.
Muncie’s Cornerstone Center for the Arts said this week, “We did it — and it is because of YOU!”
They officially reached their Fall Fundraising goal of $5,000 — and it will be matched. But they are not done yet — and there is still time to make an impact before the year ends – Make a year-end donation — the fall campaign is still open!
Community organizer Kellie Kelly tells “Anderson Talks” she’d like to know more about how the project will aid the community.
The Anderson Redevelopment Commission approved an additional $18.5 million in TIF funds for the project at Athletic Park last week.
Light Up Muncie is set to begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at Canan Commons. Among the planned activities are the lighting of a community Christmas tree, an appearance by Santa and a holiday lighted parade beginning at 5:30 p.m. from Muncie City Hall. The event ends at 8 p.m.
The Herald Bulletin says Democrats Robin Wagner, John Etchison and Chris Lanane have announced their candidacy to complete the term of retiring Anderson City Councilman Lance Stephenson. Stephenson is stepping down Jan. 1 after 10 years on the council.
The annual Heroes and Helpers Christmas Shopping Event is this Saturday (December 6) at the Muncie Target at 8:00 AM, and the following Saturday December 13 at Walmart South, with over 100 children at each event. Bruce Qualls, Director Muncie Crime Stoppers is the coordinator, and is asking for as much help from police, fire, and other public safety personnel to be paired up with kids to shop.
Madison County Community Foundation Vice President of Programs Kari Sisk explained last week on the “Anderson Journal” morning show.
The group recently allowed board members to select a non-profit personal to them to receive a $1,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment.
USPS Christmas shipping deadlines are approaching. For Ground Advantage and First Class Mail in the contiguous 48 states, USPS recommends shipping by Dec. 17 to ensure arrival by Christmas Day. The Priority Mail deadline is Dec. 18, and Priority Mail Express is Dec. 20.
Blackford County schools posted on social media Monday afternoon that they will now be making up 2 (two) weather days – so far. In session on January 19 and February 16, 2026. They shared they still have one more built-in snow day, which is April 3, 2026, and opportunities for E-Learning days.
