Muncie Journal

• Errington to Host Environment Roundtable on Oct. 22 October 17, 2024
  By Emily Reuben, Press Secretary— MUNCIE, IN– State Rep. Sue Errington (D-Muncie) will host an environmental roundtable on Oct. 22 at the Muncie Public Library, Maring-Hunt Branch (2005 S High St, Muncie, IN 47302) from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The roundtable will focus on creating systems to move beyond traditional recycling methods to embrace […]
• Discover the Art of Preservation as ‘Crisis Canning’ Opens at Minnetrista October 16, 2024
  By Brea Cunningham—  MUNCIE, IN—Minnetrista Museum & Gardens invites the community to explore the rich history of food preservation with its original exhibition, Crisis Canning, opening October 12, 2024, and running through January 26, 2025. This exhibition highlights the evolution of canning as a crucial practice during times of crisis, showcasing historic objects from Minnetrista’s […]
• Muncie Central Alumni Association Annual Dinner and Meeting Set for Nov. 15 October 16, 2024
  By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Reservations for the Muncie Central Alumni Association dinner and annual meeting are due Thursday, Oct 31. Attendees do not have to be a member of the association to attend. Check-in for the event will take place from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in the Muncie Central High School cafeteria. […]
• Ball State University Co-Hosts Central Indiana Severe Weather Symposium, Oct. 19 October 15, 2024
  By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University will host the Central Indiana Severe Weather Symposium from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the University’s Pruis Hall. This marks the first time the symposium will be held on a college campus. The event is expected to draw more […]
• Local Father and Son Author Second Children’s Book October 15, 2024
  By Thomas Peek— MUNCIE, IN—They’re at it again! Father and son duo Thomas and Christopher Peek are set to release their second children’s book, “Capy & Pug Pug: GET SPOOKY,” on October 18 via Amazon. This spooky sequel follows their summer 2023 debut, “Capy & Pug Pug.” In this Halloween adventure, Capy & Pug Pug […]
• Ball State University to Host Public Forum for Next Iteration of Strategic Plan, Oct. 16 October 14, 2024
  By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN – In preparation for the next iteration of its strategic plan, Destination 2040: Our Flight Path, Ball State University will host a public forum to gather input from the greater community. The event, scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Muncie Central High School, will serve as […]
• Soup Crawl Makes More Than 93,000 Meals Possible for Students in East Central Indiana October 11, 2024
  By Ben Polk— MUNCIE, IN—On Wednesday afternoon, Tim Pierce and Ben Polk of PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union announced the winners of Soup Crawl and presented a donation check to Bekah Clawson, President of Second Harvest Food Bank. The event raised $23,278.05 for Second Harvest’s The Big Idea initiative, which will help provide over 93,000 meals […]
• League of Women Voters to Sponsor Delaware County Council Candidate Forum, County Commissioner Debate October 11, 2024
  By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County in partnership with Woof Boom Radio will hold a Delaware County Council Candidate Forum and County Commissioner Debate on Thursday, Oct. 17, in the Muncie Central High School auditorium. The forum for County Council candidates will take place from 6-7 p.m. and the […]
• Delaware County Historical Society Hosts Annual Meeting, Thursday, October 24 at Cornerstone October 10, 2024
  By Chris Flook— MUNCIE, IN—The Delaware County Historical Society will hold its 2024 annual meeting at Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Thursday, October 24, at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $40, available through October 17 online here or by calling us at 765.233.6057. This year’s speaker is renowned Hoosier historian, Ron Newlin, author of Legacy […]
• First Merchants Bank: A Bank Interested in You October 10, 2024
  By Stacey A. Shannon— MUNCIE, IN—As the world becomes more and more digitally focused, First Merchants Bank is keeping up with digital product offerings but not neglecting the most important aspect of banking: customers. While the bank has 116 locations throughout four states in the Midwest, its headquarters remains in Muncie. Attentive banking “We often […]