Delaware County has announced plans for a $2.3 million project with AT&T to build a state-of-the-art network and deliver AT&T broadband to some 1,250 customer locations in parts of the county. The project is contingent upon a final contract between the county and AT&T.
Victorian Holiday Home Tour
The East Central Neighborhood will have its annual Victorian Holiday Home Tour this weekend on December 10 from 4–8 PM and December 11 from 1–5 PM. MuncieJournal.com reports there will be multiple homes on the tour, including the historic Emily Kimbrough home. Everything you need to build a gingerbread house will be provided. The winner […]
8th Annual I.D.E.A. Conference
The 8th annual I.D.E.A. Conference is happening Saturday, March 4th at Ball State’s L.A. Pittenger Student Center. MuncieJournal.com reports the planning committee is currently seeking proposals from speakers who have experience and information to share that will help improve quality of life in Muncie’s neighborhoods. If you are interested in presenting a session at the […]
Elwood Mayor Wants To Keep The Job
Todd Jones has announced that he will seek a third term as mayor of the second largest city in Madison County. The Herald Bulletin reports Jones, a Democrat, ran unopposed in both the 2019 primary and general elections. In 2015, Jones defeated Marty Bevington in the primary election and defeated Republican Dan Tucker in the […]
Anderson Working On Water Pollution Control Plant Issues
The city of Anderson has almost completed the required improvements to the water pollution control plant as a result of a reported violation. According to the Star Press, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management found the Anderson Wastewater Treatment plant in noncompliance. For several weeks, area residents have complained about an odor coming for the […]
Winkle Cops Plea To Charges
Former Muncie police officer Chase Winkle pleaded guilty as charged to 11 charges pending against him — five counts of depriving arrestees of their constitutional rights by physically abusing them, and six counts of obstruction of justice. The Star Press reports the obstruction charges stem from allegations Winkle filed fraudulent police reports about those arrests, […]
The Muncie Central High School Alumni Association’s Memorabilia Room Open To Public On Certain Dates
The Muncie Central High School Alumni Association’s Memorabilia Room will be open to people attending Central home boys basketball games through January 2023. MuncieJournal.com reports the Memorabilia Room will open 30 minutes ahead of each boys varsity game and will close after halftime. The room will be open on Saturday, Dec. 17; Wednesday, Dec. 21; […]
Anderson Man Convicted In Stabbing
An Anderson man representing himself on a charge of attempted murder has been convicted on the lesser offense of aggravated battery. The Herald Bulletin reports Michael McCune was charged in 2020 with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a friend, Laverne Pflugh, 13 times after a birthday party.
Blackford County Man Pleads Guilty In Muncie Robbery
A Blackford County man has pleaded guilty to participating in an armed robbery back three years ago at a Muncie convenience store. The Star Press reports 22 year old Robert Rockwel pleaded guilty to aiding, inducing or causing armed robbery. Rockwell and two co-defendants were accused of robbing a clerk at gunpoint at the Riggin […]
Enchanted Luminaria Walk At Minnetrista
The Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista is happening Friday and Saturday night. MuncieJournal.com reports along with the lights, there’s hot chocolate and Minnetrista apple cider, winter craft kits, holiday shopping, enchanting lights, and more. The walk happens each evening between 5 and 9pm.