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Flagship Receives Upgrade Funding
The Flagship Enterprise Center is upgrading two facilities for expansion. The Anderson Redevelopment Commission has voted to transfer the remaining $286,000 in Certified Technology Park funds to the Flagship. The projected cost of remodeling the facility is $400,000.
Cops Spotted Him After He Fell Through The Ceiling
They raided the home for drug activity and say the suspect was easy to find after he fell through the ceiling. Muncie police say 27-year-old Ridge King is facing various drug counts, after reportedly selling meth to an undercover agent twice in recent weeks.
Statewide Emergency Alert Test Tuesday
It’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. The National Weather Service and this radio station will be conducting a test of the state Emergency Alert System on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. The 15-minute alert is done to ensure the system is working properly in the event of an actual emergency.
Anderson Man Charges With Misuse Of 911
An Anderson man has been arrested and charged with improper use of 911. 47-year-old Andrew Rhodes is accused of harassing dispatchers and repeatedly calling 911 when he was not experiencing an emergency. Police say it’s the third time he’s been arrested for the offense.
New Castle Residents Face Drug Charges
Three New Castle residents face drug-dealing charges after authorities raided their southside home and seized crystal meth with an estimated street value of nearly $6,000. Robert Lawson, Saundra Lawson, and James Hudson face a July 29th trial date.
YWCA Central Indiana Luncheon Benefit Thursday
YWCA Central Indiana will host its sixth annual luncheon on Thursday, March 21, at the Muncie Texas Roadhouse. You can pick up carry-out meals from 11:30 a.m. until noon, or dine in from noon-1:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit women and children served via the YWCA Emergency Shelter Program.
Minnetrista’s ‘Spring Break Camp’ This Week
At Minnetrista’s ‘Spring Break Camp’, kids in grades K-3 will explore how spring is celebrated all over the world. The camp is set for March 25 and 26; from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The registration deadline is March 22.
DAR Announces ‘Good Citizens’
Congratulations to the ‘Daughters of the American Revolution’ Good Citizen Award winners from local high schools. Some recipients include Nicholas Crookston of Burris, Ashley Evans of Cowan and Eve Emery of Daleville, George Schafer of Muncie Central, Olivia Neal of Wapahani, and Jared Dowling of Wes-Del. Samantha Bilby of Delta was the scholarship winner.
Former U.S. Senator Birch Bayh Dead At 91
Governor Eric Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff to honor former U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh. Bayh passed away Thursday from pneumonia at age 91. He was a farmer turned legislator who won his first Senate term in 1962 and spent almost 30 years representing Indiana.