A Muncie man faces charges in connection with bruises found on his 6 month-old child. 22 year old Jordan T. Storie is chargedwith battery on a juvenile and neglect of a dependent resulting in injury. The boy had been brought to a local physician’s office, reports the Star Press, with “significant bruising to his upper […]
Muncie Noon Rotary Club Grant Applications
The Muncie Noon Rotary Club Board of Directors considers grant requests annually. The Club typically awards between $6000-$9000 to eligible 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. The Board evaluates all requests as objectively as possible, consistent with the expressed priorities of the Club. MuncieJournal.com reports last year, grants were awarded to Boys and Girls Club of Muncie, Home […]
Free COVID Prevention Resources
Meridian Health Services is providing free COVID-19 prevention resources to help the community stay healthy with the recent increase in COVID-19 cases at a time when area schools are preparing for teachers and students to return to the classroom. MuncieJournal.com reports Meridian is providing free COVID 19 rapid testing, free at home COVID test kits […]
“Disgusting:” Word Used By Congressman About Elwood Cop Killing
Reaction to the killing of an Elwood police officer continues – 6th District Congressman Greg Pence He had more thoughts about this subject – hear the entire segment on This Weekend in Delaware County Saturday on WMUN – 92-5FM and 1340AM. More local news briefs are below… Yesterday’s storm report—That burst of storms in WLBCland […]
Man Charged In Elwood Police Officer’s Shooting Death
Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz was shot to death early Sunday morning during a traffic stop. The Herald Bulletin reports the 24 year old Shahnavaz was a five-year military veteran who had been with the Elwood Police Department for 11 months. Carl Roy Webb Boards II, 42, Anderson, was arrested on a preliminary charge of […]
Muncie Man Arrested In Deadly Shooting Outside Walmart
A Muncie man is charged in a deadly shooting outside the northside Walmart store on Saturday night. Police went to the store at 4801 W. Clara Lane, at 8:44 p.m. where a man identified as 34 year old Samuel Gillum was found with a gunshot wound to the head and later died at the hospital. […]
Muncie Man Charged In Mother’s Fatal Stabbing
A Muncie man is charged in the deadly stabbing of his mother. 28 year old Myron Armstrong is being held in the Delaware County jail without bond, preliminarily charged with murder. The Star Press reports emergency responders were sent to a home in the 1000 block of North Burns Street where 61-year-old Sondra Armstrong called […]
JUMP Program Will Place Offenders At Local Manufacturers
Delaware County commissioners have approved an agreement with Ivy Tech Community College to help offenders obtain employment at local manufacturers through the JUMP program. According to the Star Press, JUMP places offenders within the county judicial system with participating manufacturers in the county. Ivy Tech provides skills training and will need to hire a coordinator […]
‘Grow A Row’ To Get Produce Into The Hands Of Neighbors In Need
Have you figured out what to do with the abundance of zucchini and tomatoes your garden is producing? Look no further. MuncieJournal.com reports you can donate your excess garden produce to 16 sites in Delaware, Blackford, and Jay Counties. Those community organizations will make sure the produce gets to our neighbors who can use it […]
Elwood Officer Shot and Killed During Traffic Stop
Another police officer killing – State Police are investigating the shooting and killing of an Elwood police officer – during a traffic stop. The suspect was arrested in Hamilton County, where State Police said a pursuit ended in a crash on Interstate 69 near 106th Street in Fishers. A preliminary investigation by Indiana State Police […]