By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Take a look back at how schools of Delaware County operated in the past along with your friends during Tea & Talk at Minnetrista: Top Marks, on Wednesday, August 9 from 3–4:30 p.m. “Our school days means so much to us that we tend to hold on to our report cards, yearbooks, and other memorabilia for as long as we can, then we try to find a good home for them,” said, Karen Vincent, Director of…
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By: Kathy Huggler— Muncie, IN—Thursday on the Quad with AHB is a FREE Concert Evening presented for the fun of it to the whole Delaware County community. Gather friends, family, and lawn chairs to enjoy this musical evening with the music-makers of Muncie’s very own America’s Hometown Band. The date is Thurs., July 27, 2017, and the location is outdoors at the Ball State Quadrangle, 2000 West between Riverside & University Avenues in Muncie, IN. Enjoy a mixed program of…
By: Mandee Mikulski— Muncie, IN—Thousands of pilots from across the country will visit the AMA’s International Aeromodeling Center throughout July and August for the National Aeromodeling Championships (Nats). Pilots come to Muncie to compete in various categories of model flying competition. Each pilot comes to win—some even try to earn spots on US teams that participate in world championships. The public is invited to watch the competitions. Please welcome visitors as they check out different area attractions. RC Pylon (July 14-21):…
By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Lexie Manor was named 2017 Delaware County Fair Queen at the 2017 Delaware County Fair Queen Pageant. The pageant was held Saturday July 8th at Northside Middle School. Eleven young ladies competed for the title of 2017 Delaware County Fair Queen. Lexie will take part in the Delaware County Fair, and will compete for the Indiana State Fair Queen title. Lexie received a $750 cash award, gifts from local sponsors, her tiara and roses. Lexie was sponsored by…
By: Rick Zeigler— Muncie, IN—Celebrated soul-blues singer Bettye Lavette will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2017 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, July 8th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Muncie native and acclaimed Indiana artist Jennie Devoe will open the show. This is the first of four concerts that are part of the Muncie Three Trails…
All Delaware County Fair Queen photographs below were taken by: Matt Ruddick Muncie, IN—The 2017 Delaware County Fair Queen Pageant is scheduled for Saturday July 8th at 7pm. The pageant will be held in the Northside Middle School Auditorium in Muncie, Indiana. Eleven young ladies will compete for the title of 2017 Delaware County Fair Queen. The winner will take part in the Delaware County Fair, and will compete for the Indiana State Fair Queen title. Contestants and their sponsors are…
By: Town of Albany— Albany, IN—Albany will be celebrating Independence Day on Saturday July 1st with festivities downtown, in the big park and at the ball diamond for fireworks. Saturday starts with breakfast at the corner of Broadway and State Street from 9 – 11am. Hosted by the Albany United Methodist Church & the Wright/Whitehair families. Proceeds from the free will offering will go toward the “A Better Life, Brianna’s Hope” chapter that recently started at the church. Drop by and have…
Yorktown, IN—Here’s a rundown on what will be happening in Yorktown during the 4th of July. Carnival rides begin June 30th. You still have time to sign up for all of the fantastic events going on throughout the day. Please check out the full schedule below. For updates or further information, please visit the Yorktown 4th of July Festival website & Facebook page. Four For the Fourth: 8am Don’t miss the 7th annual Four for the Fourth, Yorktown’s premiere race! This…
By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Celebrate Independence Day with Minnetrista this Fourth of July with Summer Stage Fest: America’s Hometown Band. Come early at 5:30pm to enjoy your favorite food vendors, music, and friendly competitions that are fun for the whole family. Then, stay for live music by America’s Hometown Band at 8 p.m., followed by fireworks at dusk. Make your Fourth of July memorable with Summer Stage Fest: America’s Hometown Band of Tuesday, July 4. For more information on this and…
By: Chris Griffith— Civic’s Cat in the Hat jumps off the page onto Cornerstone’s stage! Muncie Civic Theatre and Cornerstone Center for the Arts proudly present Seussical the Musical, in the E.B.Ball Auditorium June 16th through July 1st. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of…