Ironman 70.3 Muncie Weekend, 07/10/26
Tomorrow (Saturday) morning, US35 in Delaware county will close for a stretch to accommodate Ironman 70.3 Muncie. Avoid the area, and plan alternate routes.
As part of this weekend’s Lapel Village Fair, there will be a celebration of the town’s 150th anniversary. One of the fair’s organizers, Danika Brown, shares more with “The Anderson Journal” morning show.
During his travels across the state – and sometimes beyond – Ball State president Geoffrey Mearns tells “Delaware County Today” he consistently hears from people who are familiar with the university, often in a very personal way.
The Indiana State Police have announced Lt. Brian P. Bunner, a Henry County native, has retired after more than 25 years of dedicated service. Among his career highlights are leading the ISP Digital Forensics program to accreditation and helping investigations with the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Episode 158 is the three year anniversary of WMUN’s Page Turners, the Broadcast Book Club. This Saturday at 7 a.m., hear Kristen McCallum, about a Debut novel release.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________Anderson Police say they have arrested an Anderson man, on suspicion of child battery at a business in the 1800 block of North Scatterfield Road yesterday. They say 40 year old William Rothel, approached a shopping cart occupied by a young child and allegedly poked the child with an unknown object, causing a minor puncture. Madison County Sheriff’s deputies soon located Rothel nearby, and he was taken into custody. APD is continuing that investigation.
A 25% increase over last year for participants in tomorrow’s Ironman 70.3 Muncie, according to Race Director Ken High. Watch the interview on YouTube / Woof Boom Studio B.
Heart of Indiana United Way CEO Jenni Marsh is giving a heads up to people enrolled in the Healthy Indiana Plan. She tells “Delaware County Today” a new law goes into effect Jan. 1 that will require more reporting on the enrollee’s part. …
Muncie 62-year-old Sammy Lee Johnson has received the maximum sentence of 64 years and six months in prison after being convicted of assault at a south-side pawn shop. The Star Press says Johnson was accused of attacking two employees at KT Pawn in April 2024.
The Pendleton Economic Development Commission is considering a proposal for a Heritage Hub Economic Development Area. The Herald Bulletin says the space would blend retail shops, restaurants, medical offices and hotels in one project.
Pendleton Heights senior basketball star Adah Hupfer has committed to play basketball at Northwestern as part of the 2027 recruiting class. The Herald Bulletin says Hupfer chose the Wildcats from dozens of Division I offers.
Vicki Veach has been selected as the 2026 Legacy Award winner by the Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce. A Ball State graduate, Veach’s accomplishments include co-founding Fire Up DWNTWN and creating the Muncie Sports and Hobby Commission.
The Indiana State Police Wellness Section is asking for public support for the ISP Therapy K9 program – which supports officers, staff, retirees and their families. Donations can be made at indianasfinest.com/donate/areas-to-support.html.
The Bill Gaddis Memorial Golf Tournament to support the Muncie Mission will take place Sept. 3 at The Player’s Club in Yorktown. The morning flight begins at 8 a.m. with an afternoon flight at 1:30 p.m. Registration will open soon.
