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By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Election Day is almost here—Tuesday, Nov. 3. “Remember your voice is powerful, and your vote matters,” said Linda Hanson, Indiana League of Women Voters president and spokesperson for the Muncie-Delaware County League. “The League is here to support you with reliable election information.” Here are some important reminders about election safety. When voters have questions or concerns, they can contact Election Protection at 866-687-8683. Assistance is available in multiple languages. Voters also can call the Delaware County Voting and Elections Office, 765-747-7812, if a poll worker acts improperly. For example, a poll worker should not support candidates, ask voters…

By Nick Werner— MUNCIE, IN—  Muncie based Red-tail Land Conservancy’s Fall Creek Woods is a model for the power of partnerships when it comes to restoring wetlands and rebuilding resiliency into our landscape. Fall Creek Woods is a nature preserve along Mechanicsburg Road in eastern Henry County. In 2015, Red-tail Land Conservancy acquired about 70 acres to expand Fall Creek Woods, and the organization protected this new acreage with a conservation easement held by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Two years ago, Red-tail partnered with the DNR to restore those acres from row-crop agriculture to a natural wetland…

By Jara Rowe— MUNCIE, IN. — Open Door Health Services will host its third annual 5K, presented by eKeeper, on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The Monster Dash will bring a Halloween-themed run, children’s activities, and fundraising for OB Right Start. The 5K begins at Canan Commons at 9:30 a.m. and follows a scenic route through downtown Muncie, through the historic Minnetrista campus, and on both White River and Cardinal greenways. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. The fun doesn’t end there; Open Door will also host a trunk-or-treat with fellow community organizations at Canan Commons. The festivities will include a free kids…

By Tania Said— MUNCIE, IN — The Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) will bring together artists, volunteers, supporters, and community members for Ovation 2026, an evening celebrating the people who help arts and culture thrive throughout Muncie and Delaware County. Ovation will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the historic Patterson Building, 108 S. Walnut St. in downtown Muncie. This year’s featured guest speaker will be Jim Rawlinson, Vice President of Regional Development for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). Rawlinson will present How the Creative Economy is Strengthening Communities, Attracting Investment, and…

By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation— MUNCIE, IN — This fall, Ball Brothers Foundation has awarded $5.1 million in grants. Included among the recipients is Muncie Community Schools which was awarded $600,000 to help continue the district’s transformation. “Ten years ago, Muncie Community Schools was in a challenging situation. Today, the district is in a very different place thanks to the tireless dedication of countless teachers, community partners, students, parents, and Ball State University personnel. Enrollment has stabilized, facilities have been improved, and academic gains are well underway. Ball Brothers Foundation believes strongly in the importance of Muncie Community…

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—A number of community groups will join together to “March to the Polls” on Saturday, Oct. 24, one of two days citizens can vote on Saturday as part of Indiana’s early voting laws. The other Saturday citizens can cast their vote is Oct. 31. People interested in marching to vote early at a Saturday vote center should meet on the North Wheeling Avenue Fallen Heroes  Bridge at 1 p.m. Starting at 1:30 p.m., one group will march to the Delaware County Fairgrounds to vote, and the other group will march to the Delaware County Building. Both…

New program will serve Yorktown students in grades 6–8 beginning in January 2027 By Dominic Bordenaro, Chief Executive Officer, Boys & Girls Clubs — MUNCIE, IN —Yorktown Community Schools, Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie, and Yorktown Methodist Church are partnering to launch a new afterschool program for Yorktown students in grades 6–8 beginning in January 2027. The partnership grew out of conversations between Yorktown Community Schools, Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie, and Yorktown Methodist Church about the need for additional opportunities for Yorktown middle school students after the school day ends. Leaders from all three organizations began discussing…

By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation— MUNCIE, IN — Walk to the corner of Madison and Jackson in downtown Muncie, and you’ll find people welding, sewing, brewing beer, hanging from aerial silks, and pitching new business ideas, all under the same roof and sometimes on the same night. Ten years ago, that same 80,000-square-foot building sat empty, a former industrial laundry facility with no clear future. Today, it’s MadJax Maker Force, one of downtown Muncie’s most surprising spaces, a growing hub for making, entrepreneurship, and community gathering that more people are discovering every month. Where MadJax Started When Cintas…

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, IN—More than $1 million was awarded this week to four area youth-serving organizations to help them sustain and strengthen programs serving children and young adults. The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) awarded the funding through the second round of Strengthening Youth Programs in Indiana, an initiative launched by Lilly Endowment Inc. in 2023. Local recipients are: Huffer Memorial Children’s Center – $438,550. Motivate Our Minds – $144,000 Project Leadership – $270,000 Youth Opportunity Center – $174,000 Together, the four organizations received $1,026,550. The grants reflect the broad range of services local organizations provide to support youth development…