Police say they found a Muncie man suspected of burglary wearing pajama pants belonging to an alleged victim. 27 year old Joshua Stockwell had them on when he was caught, say police. An initial report of a break in came from the 1400 block of South Meeker Avenue. While there, police heard shouts from a […]
Police: Teens, BB Gun Responsible For Gunshots Report
It wasn’t gun wielding gang members, but two teens with a BB gun that prompted reports of shots fired in Muncie last week. The report came from the 200 block of South Walnut Street about 7:45 p.m. on Oct. 15. Police say surveillance video revaled the 17 and 13 year olds responsible. They were questioned […]
200-Plus Groups Sign On To BSU’s Cardinal Care Partner Program
Over the last two months, more than 200 non-profit organizations and businesses partnered with Ball State University to maintain healthy and safe environments for all employees, customers, volunteers, and guests. The Cardinals Care Partner program is part of the University’s Cardinals Care campaign to promote Ball State’s enduring value of social responsibility during the COVID-19 […]
Anderson Men Charged After Chase, Crash
Two Anderson men face charges after a three county chase and crash. 53 year old Brian Chase and 30 year old Devan Phillips both had active warrants, say police, when they took off from police while driving in a rented U-Haul truck Wednesday night. The truck finally crashed about 15 miles into Ohio.
Muncie Parents Charged With Leaving Child Home Alone
Two Muncie parents are charged with leaving their 3 year old home alone. 24 year old Davian Nicholson and 23 year old Kelsie Wable are charged with neglect of a dependent. Police were called to a North Elgin Street apartment, reports the Star Press, and were let in by a property manager. Wable said Nicholson […]
$150,000 Grant For Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has received a Community Leadership Grant of $150,000 as part of the seventh phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VII) initiative. With the grant, The Community Foundation will embark on an innovative partnership designed to empower nonprofits to focus on their mission […]
New Website Offers COVID Info For Some Muncie Schools
Members of three school communities in Muncie can receive timely and essential COVID-19 information thanks to a new website developed by the Ball State University Teachers College. The website, educationsupporthub.com, was made possible with financial support from the Ball Brothers Foundation. The site serves parents, families, students and professionals at Muncie Community Schools, Burris Laboratory […]
Sheriff’s Office To Conduct Drug Take Back
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Delaware County Prevention Council will be hosting a drug take back day on October 24, 2020. The event will be at the Delaware County Fairgrounds and at Muncie Fire Station 2 (Memorial Drive and Hackley Street) from 10am until 2pm. Please bring any unwanted or expired medication […]
Anderson Community Schools Announce Superintendent Search Plans
The Anderson Community Schools board of trustees has announced it will post the permanent superintendent position in January. A packet will be devloped and a search committee formed. There may also be a special meeting held to gather input from residents on the qualities they’d like to see in the next superintendent.
Muncie Man Arrested After Family Dispute
A Muncie man whom police say fired a gun and threatened to shoot a member of his family was arrested Tuesday, 45 year old Ronald Johnson allegedly fired the weapon outside his residence on the 200 block of West 10th Street during a dispute with his son. When police arrived, they say they found Johnson […]