Madison County Coat Drive
Anderson Christian Center executive director Rob Spaulding joined Monday’s “Anderson Journal” morning show
Oldies 101’s “Anderson Journal Winter Warmup presented by Ivy Tech Community College Anderson Campus” officially kicked off Monday morning. New and gently used coats can be donated at drop-off boxes at the Anderson Christian Center, Ivy Tech’s Anderson campus and all three Madison County YMCA locations).
Last week, the US House passed five of the remaining six appropriations bills to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year, along with a two-week extension for the Homeland Security appropriation. 5th District Rep. Victoria Spartz voted to advance the package after receiving a commitment to bring health care price transparency to the floor, but she shared in a Release that she voted against final passage due to what she called continued pork, fraud, and waste in the legislation and the lack of meaningful action on health care – the main driver of national and consumer debt.
A Muncie man has been arrested under suspicion of taking part in an armed robbery that led to a fatal shooting. The Star Press says 32-year-old Dwight Devontae “Gucci” Brown is accused of participating in a robbery at a home on East 29th Street in December. 28-year-old Marcus Brown Jr. was shot and killed by a resident after entering the home.
The Ball State women’s basketball team visits Eastern Michigan tonight at 6:30 p.m. The Cardinals are 19-5 overall and 10-1 in the Mid-American Conference. Pre-game coverage begins on WMUN at 6 p.m.
An award winning author is coming to speak at Ball State University
that’s Pres. Mearns
Meachem will speak about his book “The Soul of America – the Battle for our Inner Angels
Free tix in advance – check with BSU.
With the filing deadline passed, here’s some of what we know about the May 5th Primary voting: The 5th Congressional District – Incumbent Republican Victoria Spartz is seeking a third term and is being challenged by Scott King. A total of seven Democrats are seeking the congressional nomination, including current State Sen. J. D. Ford., Deborah Pickett, Steven Avit, Jackson Franklin, Phil Goss, Tara Nelson and Dylan McKenna.
Woof Boom Radio’s Bret Busby caught up with an Anderson leader about a generous donation made last week.
The Muncie Arts and Cultural Council invites community members to help shape the future of arts and culture in Muncie through upcoming focus groups. In-person meetings are scheduled today at noon, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday at the same times. Online focus groups will be held Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Get more info on our free Muncie Journal.com.
Another Winter Olympic cycle means another surge in popularity for curling. That’s good news for Anderson’s Circle City Curling Club says president Jim Puckering (Puckering 0206 sound) From Oldies 101’s “Anderson Journal” morning show.
With the filing deadline passed, here’s some of what we know about the May 5th Primary voting:
No challenger for Democrat Sara Gullion in the State Representative District 34 race to replace Sue Errington. She will face one of the following Republicans: Richard M. (Rich) Ivy, Randall L. McCallister, Chris Walker, or Tim Overton.
Anderson firefighters rescued four cats from a fire that destroyed a home on Raible Avenue last week. The Herald Bulletin says residents were able to escape the fire, but the cats remained inside when firefighters arrived. Damage to the house was estimated at $40,000.
Monroe Central’s girls basketball team will play in a Class 1A regional against Carroll on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Marion. Madison County girls basketball teams in the regional competition: Alexandria will face Oak Hill in the Class 2A regional at Marion at 4 p.m. Lapel hosts Rensselaer Central in a Class 2A regional at 1 p.m., and Pendleton Heights faces Center Grove in a Class 4A regional at Greenfield-Central at 7 p.m. We’ll have Lapel’s game live on Oldies 101.
