Muncie is looking for a new City Engineer Brian Stephens Hoetopp made that announcement this week at the Council meeting.  Mayor Ridenour shared yesterday on social media That position has already been posted, and qualified applicants are being sought. It’s been too long – but we’re back to some Old Normal:  Ball State University will […]

Muncie, helping fire victims.   The Indiana Region of the American Red Cross is partnering with Muncie Mission to provide long-term recovery items to help families affected by the apartment fire at The District Apartment on Bethel Ave.  74 residents were displaced by the fire last Monday night.   Community members who want to help those affected […]

Muncie gets drive thru shots.   As we told you first, last week, The Indiana State Department of Health will host a drive-through clinic from Tuesday, May 4, through Thursday, May 6, at the Delaware County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.  The Muncie paper says Local health officials have been trying to pressure the state for […]

Masks required, even though they are not.   For the conclusion of BSU Spring Homecoming Week, the bedraces are scheduled today, and the scrimmage is tomorrow at 11 a.m.  Those that have free tickets will be required to wear a face covering, despite the new CDC guidelines that said this week they are not required outdoors, […]

We reached out for a comment today (4/29/2021) and received a reply – and a subsequent reply, after we confirmed that this was actually intended to be released – to an emailed request for a comment: “We consistently direct constituents to information they may find useful. Congressman Pence is always looking for a silver lining […]

Color coded map updated.   Delaware county is in the Yellow zone – a half point away from the least serious Blue zone on the weekly COIVD Advisory map.  Madison County has returned to a blue level – and in fact, ALL adjacent counties to Delaware are in that same Blue level – the lowest threat […]

Dr. Box and Dr. Weaver from the Indiana State Department of Health had a special briefing today at 2:30 p.m.  WLBC’s Steve Lindell attended “virtually.” HEAR the entire audio BELOW:

Neighborhood shot clinics.   Open Door Health Services is bringing COVID-19 vaccination clinics to two Muncie neighborhoods.  Earthstone Terrace from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and at Southern Pines from 2-5 p.m.  Open to any community member age 18 or older, with NO appointment needed.  Moderna, as well as a limited supply of Johnson & Johnson […]

More getting back to the “old normal…” Two Indiana schools are on Fortune Education’s list of The Best Online MBA Programs…IU’s Kelley School of Business came in at number two, while the University of Southern Indiana came in at number 22. The rankings were based on questionnaires completed by schools and other data. Fortune’s number-one […]