Muncie Journal

• Ball Brothers Foundation Welcomes New Program Officer Dan Wolfert April 29, 2024
  By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, IN— Ball Brothers Foundation is pleased to announce that Dan Wolfert will join the Foundation’s team as a new Program Officer. His role with the foundation begins June 3. “We are excited to welcome Dan to the Ball Brothers Foundation team,” said Jud Fisher, the foundation’s president and chief executive officer. […]
• Kia of Muncie Honored as Exclusive Member of Kia America’s President’s Club April 29, 2024
  Local Dealer Chris Hutton Recognized for Exceptional Customer Service and Sales Success  By John Weis— MUNCIE, IN — Chris Hutton and his dealership, Kia of Muncie, have been named by Kia America as one of only 50 dealerships in the United States to earn a spot in the brand’s prestigious 2023 President’s Club. Selected from […]
• Delaware County High School Athletics Awards Show to Debut This May April 29, 2024
  By Jon Anderson— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Sports Commission is thrilled to announce the inaugural Delaware County High School Athletics Awards Show. The event will take place at Emens Auditorium on May 29th, 2024, at 6:00 PM. This exciting new ceremony aims to celebrate the exceptional talents and achievements of high school athletes across Delaware County. […]
• Ball Stores Exhibition Opens at Minnetrista Museum and Gardens April 29, 2024
  By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—The much-anticipated Ball Stores exhibition opened on April 27, 2024, inviting visitors to embark on a journey through the cherished history of one of Muncie’s most beloved institutions. Located in the Center Building’s Heritage Gallery, this immersive experience promises to reignite fond memories and celebrate the enduring legacy of Ball Stores, […]
• Indiana Academy and Burris Laboratory School Recognized by U.S. News & World Report April 26, 2024
  By University Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities and Burris Laboratory School have reaffirmed their positions as leading high schools in Indiana, according to the latest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. In the “2024 Best U.S. High Schools” listing, the Indiana Academy secured the No. 2 […]
• Sherry Adkins is Muncie Artists Guild’s Artist of the Month for May 2024 April 26, 2024
  By Jill Palumbo & Sherry Adkins— MUNCIE, IN—Growing up in the countryside of Indiana, surrounded by fields, forests and wildlife instilled in me a deep appreciation for nature. Often, I would have a front row seat to the deer that wander into the back yard, a view of the many birds that would gather at […]
• Yorktown Community Schools School Board Honored by Indiana School Boards Association April 25, 2024
  By Jo Cox, YCS— YORKTOWN, IN—The Yorktown Community Schools School Board has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) with an Exemplary Governance Award (EGA) for calendar year 2023 for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to professional learning and student success. The Exemplary Governance Awards (EGA) are conferred annually to school boards across four […]
• Groundbreaking Ceremony Unveils ‘Wonder Woods’ at Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center April 25, 2024
  By Kristen McConnell, CFRM— MUNCIE, IN – The YMCA of Muncie proudly announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated early learning forest, now officially named Wonder Woods. The event, marked by the planting of over 200 saplings, symbolizes a monumental step toward enriching the educational experience of young learners in our community. The unveiling of […]
• Eric Grim Named New MCS Assistant Superintendent April 25, 2024
  By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN – Muncie Community Schools (MCS) has filled its opening for an assistant superintendent by promoting Eric Grim from his current position as the district’s director of secondary education. Grim has worked for MCS in a variety of roles for the past 26 years, including five years as the principal of […]
• Delaware County Roads On List for Repaving After Grant April 25, 2024
  By Keith Roysdon— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN– Some of the most-needed road paving jobs in Delaware County are on tap for 2024. The roads will be repaved thanks to a $1.5 million Community Crossings grant from the state of Indiana. “We were awarded everything we asked for. This really will help stretch our local paving dollars,” […]