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April is Child Abuse Awareness Month

By Eric M. Hoffman, Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney— MUNCIE, IN—In his New York Times best seller, A Child Called It, author Dave Peltzer said that “childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul.”Unfortunately, we know all too well that doesn’t always happen. A report issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services noted that in the Federal Fiscal Year 2021 in the United States, approximately 588,229 children became…

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Muncie Community Prepares for Total Solar Eclipse in 2024

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—On April 8, the City of Muncie hosted a press conference to share information about 2024’s Total Solar Eclipse. The eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, the first to reach Muncie in over 1,000 years. Another nearby total solar eclipse will not occur until 2099, and Muncie will not be in the path of totality. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” stated Mayor Dan Ridenour. “We are so excited to make the most…


Muncie City Council to Consider Resolution on Ethics Commission

By Jeff Robinson, City Council President— MUNCIE, IN– On Monday, April 3rd, City Council will consider a resolution, proposed by City Council President, Jeff Robinson, to create an Ethics Advisory Committee with the charge to define and create an Ethics Commission for the City of Muncie over the next eighteen months. The first of its kind, the resolution is expected to pass with bipartisan support. The Ethics Advisory Committee is proposed to be a seven-person committee, consisting of a professional…


Muncie Mayor’s State of the City 2023: ‘The City is Strong’

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com— MUNCIE, IN—”The state of the city is strong.” That’s from the Honorable Mayor Dan Ridenour during his 3rd State of the City presentation. Mayor Ridenour gave a positive overview of the accomplishments his administration has made in the areas of finances, public safety and infrastructure. The event was held at the Ball State University Alumni Center. Ball Brothers Foundation CEO, Judd Fisher introduced the mayor prior to the mayor’s one hour presentation. Mayor Ridenour’s Powerpoint™ slides…


City of Muncie and IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Partner to Create ‘The Muncie Crisis Center’

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com— MUNCIE, IN—On Wednesday, the City of Muncie in partnership with IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and many other volunteers who have been working collaboratively for the past 20 months announced the beginnings of The Muncie Crisis Center. When opened, the center will help people in the community who are dealing with serious addiction and mental health issues. In many cases, the Muncie Crisis Center aims to be an alternative to jail for persons experiencing an…


State Representative Elizabeth Rowray Invites Local Students to Page at Statehouse

By Braden Dunlap— STATEHOUSE – A Delaware County lawmaker wants to invite local students to spend a day serving as a House Page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session. According to State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown), Hoosier students ages 13 to 18 can sign up to page and assist lawmakers and staff with daily duties while touring the governor’s office, the Indiana Supreme Court, and House and Senate chambers. She said pages will receive an excused absence…


January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

By Kimberly S. Dowling, Judge of  Delaware Circuit Court 2— MUNCIE, IN—January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.  The occasion prompted me to reflect on the advances Indiana has made over the last eight years in addressing the scourge of trafficking.  I would like to share those accomplishments with our community. My work on this issue began in 2014, just after I was first elected to the bench. Trafficking was already a hot topic for policy makers, but I learned quickly…


Governor Holcomb’s 2023 State of the State

By John Herrik, Network Indiana— INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is urging state lawmakers to take action multiple on areas of need in 2023. He made his pitch during his 2023 State of the State Address Tuesday night while also celebrating what he calls a lot of “wins” for Indiana. He started off his address by saying he’s focused on three goals: securing Indiana’s place in the economy of the future, transforming the delivery of public health across the state, and…


Eric Hoffman Sworn In For Second Term as Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney

By Office of the Prosecuting Attorney— Muncie, IN– Wednesday afternoon, the Honorable Thomas A. Cannon Jr., Judge of the Delaware Circuit Court No. 5 administered the Oath of Office to Eric Hoffman who will begin his second term as Delaware County’s Prosecuting Attorney on January 1, 2023.  Judge Cannon’s father, Thomas A. Cannon Sr., served as Delaware County Prosecutor 1941-1942 before he enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve our country in World War II. Hoffman is a graduate of…


Delaware County, IN Plans to Deliver AT&T Fiber-Powered Broadband to Nearly 1,250 Customer Locations

By Phil Hayes, ATT&T Corporate Communications— Plans call for AT&T Fiber with speeds of up to 5 Gigs to help close the digital divide MUNCIE, IN—Delaware County, Indiana, today announced plans for a $2.3 million project with AT&T* to build a state-of-the-art network and deliver AT&T FiberSM to some 1,250 customer locations in parts of the county.  The project is contingent upon a final contract between the county and AT&T. “With AT&T Fiber, our community will be even better positioned…