Muncie Journal

• ‘Engage East Central Indiana’ Regional Event to Take Place at Horizon Convention Center on September 17 September 14, 2024
  By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Engage Indiana events take place in every region of the state, and on Tuesday it will be Muncie’s turn to shine a light on all things important to our community. The Engage Indiana event in Muncie will focus on our communities unique challenges and distinct opportunities for growth. Thought leaders […]
• Sybarite5 to Perform Free Concert at Canan Commons in Muncie September 13, 2024
  By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN–Acclaimed chamber music group SYBARITE5 will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2024 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 14th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. The Ball […]
• Muncie’s White River Cleanup Invites All to Volunteer September 12, 2024
  By Augusta Isley— MUNCIE, IN—Since 2006, Muncie-Delaware Clean & Beautiful and the Muncie Sanitary District have rallied over 5,000 volunteers to eliminate 150,000 pounds of trash (including over 950 tires) from the White River. This Saturday, September 14, volunteers are invited to gather at West Side Park in Muncie to continue the tradition of beautifying […]
• First Merchants Bank: A Bank Interested in You September 12, 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 […]
• Amelia Hudson-Roberts—Member of Pridemark Construction’s ‘Future Leaders of America’ Series September 11, 2024
  Editor’s note: The Future Leaders of America series profiles high school seniors who display leadership qualities in their school and the community. The series is brought to you by Pridemark Construction. By Stacey A. Shannon— MUNCIE, IN—With volleyball, work, various clubs and schoolwork, Wes-Del High School senior Amelia Hudson-Roberts stays busy. Hudson-Roberts has been on […]
• Boy Scout Troop 22’s Hog Roast Will Celebrate ‘Philmont Treks’ September 11, 2024
  By Jessica Gestwicki— MUNCIE, IN – Boy Scout Troop 22 is back from their Philmont high adventure and ready to serve up heaping helpings of BBQ and fixings. Join them for their 31st Annual Hog Roast fundraiser at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, Saturday, September 14, from 11a.m. to 6p.m. Bring your worn, tattered, or faded […]
• Muncie Civil Air Patrol Open House to be Held on September 17 September 11, 2024
  By Diana McDonnel, Public Affairs Officer— MUNCIE, IN—Have you ever wanted to fly an airplane?  If so then the Civil Air Patrol is for you.  What is the Civil Air Patrol (CAP)? Civil Air Patrol is an auxiliary branch of the Air Force (with no military commitment following graduation). We focus on pillars of community […]
• Bridge Dinner Table Set for September 19, 2024 September 10, 2024
  By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN– We’ve saved a seat for YOU! You are invited to join hundreds of your friends and neighbors for Muncie’s Fall Bridge Dinner Thursday, Sept. 19, on the Washington Street Bridge. The free outdoor community event will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Rain date will be Sept. 26. Grab some food […]
• Muncie City Council’s Citizen of the Month is Ya’akov Eden September 10, 2024
  By Dale Basham & Allen Wiseley— MUNCIE, IN—Ya’akov Eden was born in Russia, but moved to Israel with his family when he was only 6 months old. Early on he showed a love and talent for dancing and was invited to dance with the Israeli National Troupe of the Kibutzim in 1957. He emigrated to […]
• Grissom Elementary Receives $105,000 Excellence in Early Literacy Award From IDOE September 10, 2024
  School recognized at IDOE gala in Indianapolis By Andy Klotz— INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) recognized Grissom Elementary School with a substantial award at the Indiana Educational Excellence Awards Gala in Indianapolis Friday night. The school received a $105,000 Excellence in Early Literacy grant for being one of three schools in the […]