Cornerstone Center for the Arts and PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union are excited to announce the 33rd Annual A Taste of Muncie on Sunday, March 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. A VIP event will precede the main event at 1 p.m. The annual fundraiser features cuisine from several of the finest restaurants and food vendors […]
Muncie Museum Hosting Exhibit On African Americans In Aviation
The National Model Aviation Museum in Muncie, Indiana will be hosting Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight, a Smithsonian traveling exhibition, beginning in February in celebration of Black History Month, and running through March. The exhibit was also open in February 2018 at the Muncie museum and many enjoyed learning more about the history of […]
‘Big Boss’ Tries To Steal Officer’s Gun, Placed Under Arrest
He told police he was the ‘Big Boss’ and then tried to steal an officer’s stun gun. Police say 33 year old Robert Lee Robinson of New Castle is charged with disarming a law enforcement officer, battery against a public safety official, dealing in a controlled substance and resisting law enforcement. His run in with […]
UWDC Cracks Campaign Goal
The United Way of Delaware County, for the second consecutive year and against all odds, surpassed its campaign goal, raising $1.44 million. To conquer generational poverty, UWDC has targeted 2024 for the year all third graders will be reading at grade level – the single greatest indicator of a child’s success in school and life. […]
Police Say Man Buying Rifle, Stole Rifle
What was supposed to be the sale of a gun turned into an armed robbery in Muncie, say police. 31 year old Daytrieon Jones of the 1100 block of South Shipley Street had arranged to buy a rifle from a Muncie man, through a friend, for $1,000. The seller told Jones to meet him at […]
Bids Submitted For Madison County Courthouse Elevators
They need new elevators in the Madison County courthouse and the money needed to do so is ready to go. Bids have come in at around $400,000. American Elevator had the lowest bid at $394,500. A contract is expected to be awarded for the work on February 25th.
Police Say Many Buying Rifle, Stole Rifle
What was supposed to be the sale of a gun turned into an armed robbery in Muncie, say police. 31 year old Daytrieon Jones of the 1100 block of South Shipley Street had arranged to buy a rifle from a Muncie man, through a friend, for $1,000. The seller told Jones to meet him at […]
Delaware County Marking Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Delaware County is marking Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Every year, approximately 1 out of every 10 high school students or 1.5 million, nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner. It is also known that 3 in 4 parents have never talked to their children about domestic violence. In light of these alarming facts, […]
Man Gets Five Years In Prison For Sex With Underage Girl
Five years in prison for a New Castle man authorities say had sex with an underage girl. 26 year old Daiyann Rice pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct with a minor. He had been accused of having sex with a 15 year old girl in June 2017 at a local hotel after giving her vodka. The […]
Muncie Civic Theatre Given Grant To Help Impact Young Lives
The Indiana Youth Institute says the Muncie Civic Theatre is among two groups awarded organizational coaching and funding to improve operational efficiencies and enhance the overall impact they make in young people’s lives. As recipients of the grants from IYI, both organizations will receive up to 120 hours of professional consulting and registration and travel […]