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State Reps. Rowray, Prescott: State Dollars in Route to Local Communities for Road Projects

By Braden Dunlap, Press Secretary— STATEHOUSE – Significant state funding is in route to local communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City). State funding is available for local projects through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, including road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items. In total, over 180 towns, cities and counties will receive more than $91 million in state matching grants. “Community…

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Local Man Receives Sagamore of the Wabash Award

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—The Sagamore of the Wabash award was presented to Don Finnegan on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at a ceremony held at the Amvets Post 12 in Muncie, Indiana. In 1945, Indiana Governor Ralph Gates created the Sagamore of the Wabash as Indiana’s highest recognition for distinguished Hoosiers. In 1970, Governor Edgar Whitcomb brought together a group of civic leaders to nominate potential recipients for the Sagamore. He called the group the Sachems – “Sachem” being…


Three Muncie City Parks to Receive New Playground Equipment

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—On November 1, Muncie Board of Works approved an investment in new playground equipment for three City parks: Gilbert, McCulloch, and Cowing. The City will be receiving a matching Playground Grant from Game Time, which will provide play structures for the Gilbert, Cowing Park, and Whitely neighborhoods. JoAnna Darda, a member of the Gilbert Neighborhood Association, confirmed that the neighborhood will also be contributing some of their ARP funds to the park project. “The park is…


Judge Kimberly Dowling Honored With Indiana Judges Association Award

By Indiana Judges Association— INDIANAPOLIS, IN—Kimberly S. Dowling, Judge, Delaware Circuit Court 2, is the 2023 winner of the annual Excellence in Public Information and Education Award.  The award is bestowed by the Indiana Judges Association for fostering positive community information and education about the law. Dowling was nominated by her fellow judges for her work in educating the public about child victims of human trafficking and how to identify those children.  Dowling has educated law enforcement, probation officers, civic…


City of Muncie Renews IRONMAN Agreement, Prepares for 45th Anniversary

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—On Wednesday, Muncie officials moved forward to renew an agreement for another 3 years of IRONMAN 70.3. The triathlon, which is one of the longest running 70.3 events in the world, draws thousands of athletes and spectators every year to Prairie Creek Reservoir. The most recent race, on September 30, hosted athletes from 25 countries and 6 continents. If accepted, the agreement will move the race to July, where it was traditionally held, instead of September,…


Muncie Resident, Tom Farris, Receives State’s Golden Hoosier Award for a Lifetime of Service to His Community 

STATEHOUSE – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, remarked “It is my pleasure to honor our recipients of the 2023 Golden Hoosier Award, the highest honor   I can bestow upon an older Hoosier on the state of Indiana.  Since 2008, Hoosiers have been recognized for service to their communities with the Golden Hoosier Award.  It is not just one act of community service, but rather a lifetime of community service and commitment to serving others that are honored with the award.  As…


Lt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA Launch Crowdfunding Campaign for ‘Support the Courts’ in Yorktown

By The Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority— YORKTOWN, IN – Yorktown residents will soon be more connected and active if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $50,000, by Dec. 16, 2023. If successful, the project led by Yorktown Schools Foundation will receive a matching grant as part of the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s (IHCDA) CreatINg Places program. “We are excited to open a new space for Yorktown residents to reap the benefits of an active lifestyle,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch,…


State Rep. Sue Errington Invites Power Caucus Scholarship Applications

By Emily Reuben, Press Secretary—  INDIANAPOLIS— The Indiana Political Organization for Women’s Education and Representation (POWER) Caucus Scholarship is now accepting applications. $750 is awarded biennially to as many women as possible with the intention of helping Hoosier women who took a non-traditional education route and returned to an Indiana school to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree at age 25 or older. The scholarship is typically awarded to a woman who demonstrates passion for giving back to those around…


Local Schools Receive State Funding Boost for Safety Upgrades

By Republican Press Office— STATEHOUSE  – Many Delaware County schools recently received more than $677,000 through the state’s Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to State Reps. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City). Rowray said the funding is part of the state legislature’s significant investments this year in school safety, which totaled $29.8 million in state matching grants across 474 schools in Indiana.“Keeping our students safe has and will continue to be a priority for me,” Rowray said….


All 34 Lots of Storer Estates Sold to DR Horton Homebuilders

By Michele Owen, City of Muncie—  MUNCIE, IN—At Thursday morning’s Muncie Redevelopment Commission meeting, board members approved a purchase agreement of all 34 lots at Storer Estates. The project has involved developing the site of the former Storer Elementary school into a subdivision with 34 lots, a dry retention pond, and a park. The City has recently paved the streets in the subdivision and added a walking trail.  Mayor Ridenour explained that DR Horton, the largest home builder in the…