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By Senator Young’s Press Office— WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released a video honoring Black History Month. The video as well as its transcript is below: Hello, I’m Indiana Senator Todd Young. February is Black History Month and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on centuries of Black history and heritage in communities across Indiana. In 1982, Katie Hall became Indiana’s first African American representative in Congress. Her efforts helped eradicate unjust laws that perpetuated racism and…

 By George Foley— Muncie, IN—The City of Muncie’s Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor the Promise Youth Mentor & Summer Employment Program, June 7th – July 16th, 2021. This program is open to students between 12-16 years of age and reside in Muncie, IN. Selected students, up to 200, will be contacted for an interview prior to program acceptance.  Students selected to participate in the summer program will work every Friday from 8:00 am – 3 pm. Job sites will…

By City of Muncie Communications— Muncie, IN- The League of American Bicyclists has honored the efforts of the City of Muncie to build better places for people to bike with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award. Muncie joins 485 communities across the country in the movement for safer streets and better bicycling for everyone. The award recognizes the City of Muncie for its commitment to creating transportation and recreational resources that benefit its residents of all ages and abilities…

By the Bayh Family— It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Susan Breshears Bayh after a long and courageous fight against glioblastoma and its complications.  Susan was an incredible person who led a life full of love, courage, and accomplishment. Susan excelled academically and professionally.  She earned a degree in political science from the University of California at Berkeley and a law degree from the University of Southern California.  She practiced law at two of our nation’s most distinguished…

By Delaware County Economic Development— Delaware County, IN – A Canadian company that uses recycled rubber to make speed bumps, parking blocks and rubber supports for rooftop lines and pipes is locating manufacturing operations in Delaware County. Clearline Technologies will open in a former manufacturing facility in the Industria Center industrial park, the company and the Delaware County commissioners have announced. The company’s website can be accessed at www.c-port.net. Clearline revolutionized the pipe supports industry by using recycled rubber and metal strut to…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-chief— Muncie IN – Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour recently implemented two new programs that provided COVID related assistance to Muncie residents. Funds for the programs were provided through the federal CARES-ACT to assist with COVID-related hardships. The two programs were: “The Mayor’s Masks for Muncie Project” and “The Tenant Assistance Program.” Dustin Clark is the city’s director of special projects and is overseeing the mask project which provides FREE masks to businesses, individuals, organizations, and neighborhoods who…

City Intends to Seek Utility-Scale Solar Development for 53-Acre Parcel By Bill Callen—     Muncie, IN- RACER Trust and the City of Muncie today announced they have reached an agreement for the city to purchase the 53-acre main parcel of RACER’s former General Motors property located at 1200 W. 8th St. The city intends to build a solar field on the property with up to 24.6 million kWh of generating capacity.  “RACER has worked closely with leaders in the…

By Indiana Office of Career Connections and Talent— Muncie, IN– Indiana Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo virtually joined state and local officials today to announce the East Central Indiana Region as Indiana’s tenth 21st Century Talent Region, a statewide designation awarded to Indiana communities focused on working collaboratively to attract, develop and connect talent. “Over 70 individuals across the East Central Indiana Region have dedicated their focus to establishing East Central Indiana as a place where people…

By Delaware County Economic Development— Delaware County, IN – The Delaware County Commissioners have overseen a great increase in the assessed value of the county over the past four years. Add to that accomplishment a steady increase in investment from new companies and expansions by some longtime local companies. County Commissioner James King said, “Increased assessed values are the building blocks of government. The higher the assessed value of a county, the lower property tax rates and the more impetus for…